Michael Jackson Was Bigger Than Jesus

Michael Jackson Was Bigger Than Jesus

June 26, 2009 | 12 Comments

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…

Environmental Justice Effort
Triggers Bayview Hunters Point Federal Investigation

June 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

Dr. 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

Meko Kicks Off Campaign for D6 Supe

June 24, 2009 | 5 Comments

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.…

Posted in Opinion, Politics

Not so Fast, Chancellor Griffin

June 22, 2009 | 2 Comments

City College of San Francisco Chancellor Don Griffin. By Luke Thomas June 22, 2009 A proposal by Chancellor Don Griffin to sell the naming rights of classes offered at City College of San Francisco has…

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Hampton Kicks Off Campaign to Replace Tauscher

Hampton Kicks Off Campaign to Replace Tauscher

June 22, 2009 | 10 Comments

Adriel Hampton officially kicked off his campaign Saturday in Walnut Creek. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June 22, 2009 City of San Francisco investigator Adriel Hampton kicked off his grassroots campaign Saturday to…

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A Dead Oak Tree and a Psychedelic Campaign Car

A Dead Oak Tree
and a Psychedelic Campaign Car

June 21, 2009 | No Comments

Harold 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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Bill Maher: “The Democrats Are the New Republicans”

Bill Maher: “The Democrats Are the New Republicans”

June 20, 2009 | 21 Comments

By Luke Thomas June 21, 2009 Talk show host Bill Maher pulled no punches Friday labeling the Democratic Party “the new Republicans.” Maher, known for his outspoken commentary and for being a fearless defender of…

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