Articles Posted in the Politics Category

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    Eliana Lopez Speaks Out

    by FCJ Editor on Oct 03, 2012 | 26 Comments

    Since this nightmare began nine months ago, my integrity, intelligence and independence have been attacked over and over again by individuals claiming to defend me. In every instance, I’ve been cast as an immigrant woman with limited English proficiency who is incapable of asserting her rights, understanding domestic violence, or speaking with her own voice

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

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    A Call to Action for Eric Mar

    by FCJ Editor on Oct 03, 2012 | 18 Comments

    District 1 Supervisor Eric Mar is facing a difficult reelection bid. Having won his seat by a mere 347 votes in 2008, Eric’s challenges grew greater when redistricting made his District more conservative for the 2012 election. He needs your support.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • It’s Not the Candidate, Stupid

    by Jill Chapin on Oct 02, 2012 | 3 Comments

    Watching Governor Romney speak to the extremist wing of his own party, it is remarkable how much he resembles a kidnapped man who must say what his captives want, at risk of being politically annihilated.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

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    Overheard in Fog City: Olague Storms Off Stage During D5 Debate

    by Luke Thomas on Oct 01, 2012 | 33 Comments

    Things got a little heated during a public debate last Wednesday prompting appointed District 5 Supervisor Christina Olague to storm off stage, multiple sources have confirmed.

    Posted in News, Politics

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    Update on Ranked Choice Voting in San Francisco

    by Steven Hill on Sep 28, 2012 | 13 Comments

    I am happy to report that we were able to beat back the attacks on Ranked Choice Voting in both San Francisco and Oakland. These were very serious and well-coordinated attacks by conservative forces.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

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    Breed Accuses “Desperate” Olague Campaign of Posting Attack Bills in D5

    by Luke Thomas on Sep 27, 2012 | 21 Comments

    London Breed, a candidate running for the District 5 seat in November, today accused the campaign to elect appointed District 5 Supervisor Christina Olague of posting negative attack bills in the District.

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    Video: SEIU, Labor Council Rally for Reinstatement of Suspended Sheriff

    by Luke Thomas on Sep 24, 2012 | 13 Comments

    Chanting “Shame on you,” a reference to Mayor Ed Lee and his effort to remove a political opponent from office, as many as 100 protesters attended a rally under the balcony of the mayor’s of office on September 17, calling for suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi to be reinstated.

    Posted in Labor, News, Politics