Articles Posted by Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to the US, Thomas studied photojournalism to pursue a career in journalism. In 2004, Thomas worked for several neighborhood newspapers in San Francisco before accepting a partnership agreement with the SanFranciscoSentinel.com, a news website formerly covering local, state and national politics. In September 2006, Thomas launched FogCityJournal.com. The BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, New York Times, Der Spiegel, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian and the San Francisco Weekly, among other publications and news outlets, have published his work. Thomas is a member of the Freelance Unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521 and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Grassroots affordable housing petitionpasses muster for June ballot

    Grassroots affordable housing petition
    passes muster for June ballot

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 06, 2008 | No Comments

    By Luke Thomas March 6, 2008 A grassroots ballot initiative requiring half the housing constructed by Lennar at Hunters Point and Candlestick Point to be affordable, has qualified for the June ballot. Luke ThomasLuke Thomas…

    Posted in News

  • Matt Gonzalez leaves Green Party

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    Matt Gonzalez leaves Green Party

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 04, 2008 | 7 Comments

    Independent vice-presidential candidate Matt Gonzalez announced today he has left the Green Party. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 4, 2008, 6:15 a.m Vice-presidential candidate Matt Gonzalez ended weeks of speculation about his…

    Posted in Politics

  • Mark Leno, Joe Nation lead in Senate District 3 poll

    Mark Leno, Joe Nation lead in Senate District 3 poll

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 01, 2008 | 6 Comments

    From David Binder Research Editor’s Note: Poll commissioned by Assemblymember Mark Leno. March 1, 2008 In a survey conducted between February 17th and 21st with 500 likely Democratic primary voters in Senate District 3, it…

    Posted in Politics

  • Nader picks “no illusions” Gonzalezas presidential running mate

    Nader picks “no illusions” Gonzalez
    as presidential running mate

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 28, 2008 | 5 Comments

    Matt Gonzalez and Ralph Nader Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 28, 2008 Groundhog Day presidential candidate Ralph Nader pried the rusting nails out of Matt Gonzalez’ political coffin today, announcing he has…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Peskin realigns committee assignments

    Peskin realigns committee assignments

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

    Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 26, 2008 Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin announced sweeping changes to several committees of the Board of Supervisors today during…

    Posted in Politics

  • Overheard in Fog City

    Overheard in Fog City

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 05, 2008 | No Comments

    Luke Thomas FCJ Publisher and Editor Photo by Marc Salomon By Luke Thomas February 5, 2008 Daly, Bayview activists, submit affordable housing petition Affordable housing champion Supervisor Chris Daly is joined by activists at City…

    Posted in Politics

  • Craigslist founder endorses Obama

    Craigslist founder endorses Obama

    by Luke Thomas on Jan 24, 2008 | No Comments

    Craigslist founder Craig Newmark discusses his support for presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-Illinois) with SFWeekly reporter Will Harper at the grand opening of Obama’s San Francisco campaign offices in the Castro District. Photos by…

    Posted in Politics