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.
Mirkarimi Pleads Not Guilty,
Court Extends Protective Order
January 20, 2012 | 7 Comments
Prosecutors allege Mirkarimi hurt his wife during an argument in the presence of their two-year old son and told her not to discuss it with anybody.
Campos Draws Broad-Based Support for Re-Election Bid
January 17, 2012 | No Comments
A Guatemala-born immigrant first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2008, Campos was joined on the steps of City Hall by as many as 100 supporters including several colleagues on the Board as well as several labor leaders.
Labor Council Honors Martin Luther King,
Celebrates Poor People’s Campaign
January 17, 2012 | 1 Comment
A place was symbolically set for beloved labor leader, Walter Johnson, who passed away on January 12 following a heart attack. An enlarged photo of Johnson (taken by Linda Post) “sat” at the head table along with Mayor Ed Lee, newly-appointed D5 Supervisor Christina Olague, Assemblymember Fiona Ma, and SFLC Executive Director Tim Paulson. Various speakers recalled the Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. King’s last project, that highlighted our nation’s economic disparities while continuing to confront racism, militarism, and a self-centered society.
Mayor Preparing to Pull Trigger on Sheriff?
January 13, 2012 | 8 Comments
Mirkarimi was formally charged with alleged domestic violence, child endangerment, and dissuading a witness, stemming from an incident on New Year’s Eve involving Mirkarimi and his wife, Eliana Lopez.
Mirkarimi Faces Three Charges
Over New Year’s Eve Incident
January 13, 2012 | No Comments
It is unknown what exactly transpired at the couple’s residence on December 31st. The incident was first reported to police by the couple’s neighbor, Ivory Madison, on January 4th. According to evidence documented by Madison, and later seized by police, Lopez received a bruise on her right arm during the alleged incident.
Walter Johnson, Friend of all Workers, is Dead
January 13, 2012 | 1 Comment
Mr. Johnson, a lifetime member of the UFCW, was a ferocious defender of worker rights and civil rights whose dignified bearing and droll humor never wavered. He liked to refer to members of the Media Workers Guild as “intellectuals,” but during the 1994 San Francisco newspaper strike, he was the smartest, toughest one on the picket line.
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Run on the Banks: No More Foreclosures,
Evictions for Profit
January 13, 2012 | 1 Comment
This Saturday the 14th, evicted tenants and foreclosed homeowners will tell their stories of the impact that bank’s greedy actions have had on them. Banks will be put on notice: You Will Be Held Accountable! Actions will culminate in a January 20th shutdown of San Francisco’s Financial District.
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