Articles Posted in the Politics Category

  • Memorial Day Tears on the Tombstones of War

    Memorial Day Tears on the Tombstones of War

    Cindy Sheehan Photo by Luke Thomas By Cindy Sheehan May 24, 2008 Memorial Day is a double-whammy for me. You see, my son Casey was born on Memorial Day 29 years ago. When he was…

  • A Thimble-Full of Nuthin’

    A Thimble-Full of Nuthin’

    By Terry Canaan May 23, 2008 By far the most promising site for oil in America is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Technology now makes it possible to reach the oil reserves in…

  • Ma Works to End Recycling Theft in California

    Ma Works to End Recycling Theft in California

    Assemblymember Fiona Ma AB 1778 narrowly passes Assembly, would crack down on professional poaching rings in California From the Office of Assemblymember Fiona Ma May 23, 2008 San Francisco – Today, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San…

  • Big Labor Sells Out

    Big Labor Sells Out

    ” District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly Photos by Luke Thomas By Chris Daly May 22, 2008 Lennar Deal Stinks Details of a back room deal between Miami-based Lennar Corporation (LEN) and the San Francisco Labor…

  • Tenants Rally Against Prop 98

    Tenants Rally Against Prop 98

    Hundreds of San Francisco residents rallied on the steps of San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to oppose Proposition 98. Photos by John Han By Michael Steinberg and John Han May 22, 2008 Hundreds of renters,…

  • Rating Ethics’ New On Line Disclosure SystemWin a Free Lunch!

    Rating Ethics’ New On Line Disclosure System
    Win a Free Lunch!

    By Joe Lynn May 22, 2008 Warning to political junkies: Black tar in here Last week, the Ethics Commissioners began their review of San Francisco’s lobbyist ordinance. Coincidentally, the Commission also has launched a new…

  • Hillary’s Math Problem

    Chelsea Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton. File photo via WireImage By Terry Canaan May 21, 2008 The candidate stood in front of a backdrop of smiling supporters, as candidates always do. One supporter waved a…