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Judge Denies Chevron’s Request of $485,000
from Nigerian VillagersFrom Justice in Nigeria Now April 23, 2009 San Francisco, CA – Judge Susan Illston, on Wednesday, denied Chevron Corp’s request to recoup over $485,000 in costs associated with a human rights case filed by…
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2009 Goldman Environmental Prize Awarded to Grassroots Environmentalists
The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to seven grassroots environmental activists for their courage and commitment in helping to save our planet from unfettered destruction. Awardees from left to right: Yuyun Ismawati, Olga Speranskaya,…
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One Rincon Hill Developer Intends to Pay All Fees
By Luke Thomas April 20, 2009 One Rincon Hill developer Michael Kriozere released a statement today in response to a San Francisco Chronicle report suggesting Kriozere does not intend to pay an outstanding $5 million…
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Author Discusses Israeli Government Injustices
Against Palestinians Living in IsraelDr. David Wesley By Fanny Dassie April 17, 2009 The complex relationship between Palestinians and Israeli Jews living in Israel was witnessed and experienced by Israeli anthropologist Dr. David Wesley, who decided to report on…
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Herrera Threatens Discrimination Lawsuit
Against US Postal ServiceSan Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas April 16, 2009 San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera today sent a formal letter of demand to the U.S. Attorney’s office outlining…
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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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Investigating Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
By Stephen Lendman April 15, 2009 Independent investigations and convincing testimonies, on both sides, provide compelling evidence of Israeli war crimes in Gaza. It’s time to hold the guilty accountable. In February, the Adalah Legal…
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