Monthly Archives: July 2017

Web Full Version from Thomas Marko on Vimeo. Big Pharma: Market Failure explores the problem of extreme drug prices in the US and how drug cost impacts on the public, on businesses and the overall US economy.

Ben Jealous, former president and CEO of the NAACP, announces his bid to be the Democratic party’s nominee to challenge Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on May 31, 2017, in West Baltimore. July 24 2017 (theintercept.com) ONE UNHERALDED REASON for Trumpcare’s many difficulties was a sea change in public opinion. A new Associated… Continue reading →

July 27, 2017 (sfgate.com) For decades, Justin Herman Plaza has been a place where protesters gather to march up Market Street, an open space for skateboarders to grind and BMX riders to do flips, the site of mass pillow fights on Valentine’s Day and where Cal football fans rally before… Continue reading →

This plan is your plan / This plan is my plan From Mendocino / To Escondido Healthcare for all is / All we’re asking This plan was made / For you and me.   Oh, single payer / It is a great plan It covers health care / Throughout our… Continue reading →

Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle.  Phil Tagami at the site of a development at the Oakland Army Base in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. July 24, 2017 (sfchronicle.com) In all, 153 candidates have applied to join Oakland’s new seven-member Police Commission overseeing officer misconduct investigations — including some… Continue reading →

This Canadian film, “FIX IT” is a pro-bono production by Richard Master and Vincent Mondillo. The Hawaii Medical Association is actively engaged with the same problems in Hawaii.

Sunday, May 20, 1962 — President John F. Kennedy travelled to New York City and gave this impressive and heartfelt speech from Madison Square Garden to help boost his medical care program. (Courtesy David Von Pein’s JFK Channel.)

Joanna Macy, Starhawk & Ahmed Salah on “Active Hope: What Must We Do Now?” Discussion, book signing, brief presentations on environmental/social justice causes, live music, organic vegetarian potluck dinner, wine & dessert reception by donation to Codepink. Video by Peter Menchini.

Note from Mike Zint: I just heard the camp is getting bathrooms. It was passed unanimously. I have no other specifics. Thank you to all the community support. Thank you for all the signatures. Thank you Jesse, and all on city council.