Articles Posted in the Opinion Category
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Cost of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
and the California TradeoffsDuring his June 2009 Cairo Islam speech, President Obama pledged to “seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.” Photo by Stephen Crowley, NY Times By Ralph E. Stone July…
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Is the Community Justice Court Meeting its Intended Purpose?
Judi Iranyi By Judi Iranyi, guest editorial June 28, 2009 According to an “Analysis of the Outcomes of the San Francisco Community Justice Court” by Milissa Sills (June 17, 2009), a majority of the cases…
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Michael Jackson Was Bigger Than Jesus
By Luke Thomas June 26, 2009 As a friend and I were having lunch yesterday, we heard the tragic news of Michael Jackson’s passing. A fellow patron stood to announce the legendary King of Pop…
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Environmental Justice Effort
Triggers Bayview Hunters Point Federal InvestigationDr. Ahimsa Sumchai By Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, guest editorial June 26, 2009 Due to the presence of hazardous materials, the Hunters Point Shipyard was placed on the National Priorities List in 1989 and designated a…
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Meko Kicks Off Campaign for D6 Supe
By Luke Thomas June 24, 2009 San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner and long time South of Market land use activist, Jim Meko, held his campaign kickoff event yesterday for the 2010 race for District 6 Supervisor.…
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A Dead Oak Tree
and a Psychedelic Campaign CarHarold Brown lends a versatile helping hand during a campaign kickoff event Saturday in downtown Walnut Creek to elect Adriel Hampton to Congress. Photos by Luke Thomas By Harold Brown June 21, 2009 “If I…
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Putting Some Perspective
on San Francisco’s Budget CutsBy Greg Kamin June 19, 2009 Last Tuesday, I went down to City Hall because I wanted to give the Supervisors some perspective on the budget. I went there because it struck me as nonsensical…
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