The Art of the Deal – by Kim Jung Un
June 16, 2018 | No Comments
Speaking impulsively without consulting South Korea or the U.S. military, Trump handed a gift to Kim on that proverbial silver platter – an unprecedented give-away with his unilaterally deciding to end joint military exercises with South Korea.
Paul Ryan – The Statesman He Could Have Been
April 13, 2018 | No Comments
Yet after the Orlando massacre, Ryan barely addressed the attack on the LGBTQ community by a Muslim, who pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Giving Priority to Homeless with Mental and Health Conditions
March 29, 2018 | No Comments
The mentally ill and those with physical conditions should be a priority in any plan to homelessness in San Francisco.
Modest Proposals to Address Gun Violence
March 01, 2018 | No Comments
The state of our gun laws is not because of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller that established the “right of an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, but rather the power of the NRA on its members, Congress, and many politicians across the country.
An Open Letter to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students
February 28, 2018 | 1 Comment
Because of you, companies are already scrambling to disassociate themselves from the NRA. Best of all, it is becoming deliciously obvious with each passing day that politicians have finally – finally – met their match.
The Fellowship: A Secret Christian Fundamentalist Organization
November 30, 2009 | 8 Comments
Ivanwald, the unofficial headquarters of the Fellowship. By Ralph E. Stone & Judi Iranyi November 30, 2009 There is a secretive group known as “The Fellowship,” or “The Family,” one of the most powerful, well-connected…
Business Taxes Should Encourage Job Creation
November 30, 2009 | 14 Comments
By Marc Salomon, guest editorial November 30, 2009 Jobs, jobs, jobs. That’s what’s on everyone’s mind as the economy struggles to find its new level after the bubbles have popped, real unemployment hits 20 percent…
Board Passes Holiday Layoff Reprieve Appropriation
Newsom Refuses to Spend
November 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
The Grinch who stole Christmas? San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he will not spend a veto-proof appropriation passed by the Board of Supervisors intended to prevent layoffs during the holiday season. Photos by Luke…
Optimum Versus Excessive Medical Care
November 21, 2009 | 1 Comment
By Jill Chapin November 21, 2009 I recently read a book that shines more disturbing light on the latest healthcare debate; namely, the idea of being overtreated. If you were confounded before about the proper…
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Stupak-Pitts Amendment: A Step Back for Abortion Rights
November 18, 2009 | 6 Comments
By Ralph E. Stone November 18, 2009 The Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the health care bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives prohibits the use of Federal funds “to pay for any abortion or to…
Nathan Ballard to Leave Newsom Administration
November 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…
Redefining U.S.-Israel Foreign Policy
November 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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