Justin Phillips Jan. 23, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) Redress for historical injustices was a focus during Rep. Barbara Lee’s panel discussion on racial healing and reparations on Jan. 18, which is why the Oakland Democrat also talked about her House bill to create a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Commission to study slavery’s legacy in the… Continue reading
Joe Garofoli Jan. 23, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) What is believed to be a national first is happening in an East Bay Assembly race: Two of the top candidates are refusing to take corporate campaign contributions. There have been top candidates who have refused corporate cash before, most prominently Vermont Sen. Bernie… Continue reading
Chronicle Editorial Board Jan. 23, 2022 Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) The foul stench of the recall attempt against Gov. Gavin Newsom is still wafting in the air, and San Francisco voters are already being asked to go back to the ballot box to consider the premature ejection of three… Continue reading
Peter Hartlaub March 8, 2015 Updated: May 15, 2019 (SFChronicle.com) San Francisco’s first great fashion legend was a delusional 19th century boardinghouse dweller who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. It’s a credit to the city’s people that they loved Emperor Norton and celebrated his quirky style even beyond… Continue reading
Please hold the following activist in your thoughts… Jackie Barshak as she is in treatment for Stage 3 lung cancer. She welcomes well wishes. Iris Biblowitz as she continues to heal from major surgery Melvin Starks as he continues to heal. Renay Davisas she continues treatment for cancer. NOT back posting on a regular basis Please… Continue reading
The time for Senate talk is over. We need to vote. By Bernie SandersThursday, January 20, 2022 The Republican Party is working overtime to suppress the vote and undermine American democracy. It is a party which ignores climate change, the existential threat to our planet and represents the interests of… Continue reading
Demonstrators rally in support of public banking in New York City on June 5, 2018. (Photo: Dave Colon/Twitter) “From the South Bronx to Buffalo, New Yorkers will benefit from public financing services that will prioritize access, affordability, and growth, all while putting local dollars to work.” BRETT WILKINS January 11,… Continue reading
Newsom campaigned on single-payer health care for California. This proposal needs his help BY THE SACRAMENTO BEE EDITORIAL BOARD UPDATED JANUARY 21, 2022 3:38 PM ‘Here’s the big one’: How Newsom plans to extend universal health care in California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to extend Medi-Cal coverage to all… Continue reading
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove This New Thinking Allowed “Video Nugget” has been excerpted from a longer conversation with Richard Smoley and Jeffrey Mishlove titled “The Supernatural”. For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos — as well as many other opportunities to engage with and… Continue reading
THE POLITICSGIRL PODCAST Politics Listen to podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-politicsgirl-podcast/id1595408601?i=1000548206848 The autocrats of the world are on the rise and one party in America seems more than happy to join their club. We need a resurgence of democracy, not only at home but around the world or those who would seek to sink… Continue reading
