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.
Stay Tuned: Chiu Mean It?
April 08, 2009 | 2 Comments
Board of Supervisors President David Chiu Photos by Luke Thomas By Hope Johnson April 8, 2009 Board of Supes President David Chiu received loud applause, mine included, for his public comment at yesterday’s Municipal Transportation…
San Francisco Water, Sewage Rates to Skyrocket in July
April 07, 2009 | 5 Comments
San Francisco residents can expect to pay a lot more for their water and sewage service beginning in July if a majority of property owners fail to object to new rate hikes proposed by the…
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Lobbyists – Step Back from the Ethics Commission’s
Proposed Stimulus Package
April 07, 2009 | 2 Comments
By Joe Lynn Editor’s Note: While the City and County of San Francisco faces an unprecedented $576 million budget crisis, Ethics Commission staff have submitted a budget for FY 09/10 that includes $32,000 in cuts…
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Prepare to Save Historic Presidio From Privatization
April 06, 2009 | 3 Comments
Republican billionaire and Gap Founder, Don Fisher. Photo by Luke Thomas From the Presidio Historical Association, Save the Presidio Editor’s Note: Don’t let Gap founder Don Fisher get away with privatizing an historic public resource…
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Tasty Words Indeed
April 06, 2009 | 1 Comment
strong>By Jill Chapin April 6, 2009 The general meaning of the French phrase “bon mot” is that of a clever remark or a witticism. But the more literal translation is “good word.” And that’s how…
An Ear Inside: Replacing Congresswoman Tauscher
of California
April 06, 2009 | 1 Comment
Is Rep. Ellen Tauscher’s replacement being pre-selected? Photo via Closing Velocity From NewsPlink.com April 6, 2009 Nothing warms a patriot’s heart more than when an idealistic newcomer takes a deep breath and runs for office.…
Pakistani Journalist Criticizes US Foreign Policy
April 03, 2009 | 1 Comment
Journalist Hamid Mir discussed US foreign policy in Pakistan with San Francisco Chronicle scribe Jonathon Curiel Wednesday at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie April 3, 2009 As…
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