Articles Posted in the News Category

  • Nathan Ballard to Leave Newsom Administration

    Nathan Ballard to Leave Newsom Administration

    by FCJ Editor on Nov 16, 2009 | 2 Comments

    Newsom Communications Director Nathan Ballard has tendered his resignation. Photo by Luke Thomas From the Mayor’s Office of Communications November 16, 2009 Today Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that Nathan Ballard, his director of communications, will…

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  • Redefining U.S.-Israel Foreign Policy

    by Ralph E. Stone on Nov 15, 2009 | 9 Comments

    It is unrealistic for the U.S. to suddenly become neutral in all things Middle East, but we must end our lockstep support of Israel with little or no public debate. Instead, we must redefine what it means to be pro-Israel.

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  • Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud

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    Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 13, 2009 | 30 Comments

    A miffed Supervisor Sophie Maxwell responds to Supervisor Chris Daly’s suggestion that she “flipped” her vote against an appropriation ordinance following a meeting with Newsom Chief of Staff Steve Kawa. Photos by Luke Thomas By…

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  • Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth

    Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 13, 2009 | 3 Comments

    By Luke Thomas November 13, 2009 San Francisco Supervisor David Campos won an historic veto-proof victory Tuesday for undocumented youth arrested on suspicion of committing a crime. The due process amendment to the city’s Sanctuary…

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  • Paid Lying: What Passes for Major Media Journalism

    by FCJ Editor on Nov 09, 2009 | 4 Comments

    By Stephen Lendman November 9, 2009 Today’s major media journalism is biased, irresponsible, sensationalist reporting that distorts, exaggerates or misstates the truth. It’s misinformation or agitprop disinformation masquerading as fact to boost circulation, readership, viewers,…

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  • Hammer Wins Police Commission Nomination

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    Hammer Wins Police Commission Nomination

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 06, 2009 | 22 Comments

    Attorney James Hammer won the nomination for the open seat on the San Francisco Police Commission yesterday. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas November 6, 2009 Attorney James Hammer won the backing of the…

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  • Blue Dog Dems and Healthcare Reform

    by Ralph E. Stone on Nov 05, 2009 | 2 Comments

    Blue Dog Democrats Artwork by John Pritchett By Ralph E. Stone November 5, 2009 Recently, Senate majority leader Harry Reid indicated that health care reform might not be passed this year. Why? Because he may…

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