Articles Posted in the Culture Category
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California Supreme Court to Announce Prop 8 Ruling
From Judicial Council of California Editor’s Note: For an analysis of how the Supreme Court might rule, check out Melissa Griffin’s excellent summary. May 22, 2009 San Francisco—The California Supreme Court today announced that it…
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Shared Sacrifice Budget Proposal
Would Save All City Jobs and ServicesBy Luke Thomas May 21, 2009 While the City and County of San Francisco faces an unprecedented $438 million budget deficit in the next fiscal year that begins July 1, a new “shared sacrifice” budget…
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Kenyans, Party Animals, Dominate Bay to Breakers
In traditional San Francisco fashion, revelers in the in the 98th annual Bay to Breakers race let it all hang out. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 18, 2009 Despite severe economic conditions…
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A National Forest Sprouts Green Goodness
in the TenderloinThe Tenderloin National Forest, located in an alley on Ellis Street near Leavenworth, has transformed a once drug and crime-infested hideaway into a sustainable green/art space. Photos by Luke Thomas By Adam Wight May 11,…
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Europe’s Promise: Why the European Way is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age
By Steven Hill Editor’s note: The following article has been excerpted from Mr. Hill’s forthcoming book: Europe’s Promise: Why the European Way is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age (University of California Press), which…
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New Hampshire Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage
By Luke Thomas April 29, 2009 The New Hampshire State Senate today approved a bill that would make marriage between same-sex couples legal. The bill, which passed 13-11, would establish a two-tiered marriage license system;…
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Sunday Streets San Francisco
Photo by Luke Thomas From the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services April 15, 2009 The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services is proud to announce the kick-off of Sunday Streets 2009! This year, Sunday Streets will…
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