What in the world?Pieces of global opinion Published 17 April 2014 (bbc.com) Share The US is dominated by a rich and powerful elite. So concludes a recent study by Princeton University Prof Martin Gilens and Northwestern University Prof Benjamin I Page. This is not news, you say. Perhaps, but the two professors… Continue reading
John Gibbs, a former Trump administration official, has received over $425,000 from the Democratic Party. BY CHRIS HEDGES SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 (therealnews.com) John Gibbs, a candidate for congress in Michigan’s 3rd congressional district, speaks at a rally hosted by former President Donald Trump on April 02, 2022, near Washington, Michigan. Scott… Continue reading
Joe Mathews Sep. 12, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) Comments I went to Petaluma to learn what might become of the world’s ugliest dogs — and saw the future of California democracy. That future arrived in the form of the Petaluma Fairgrounds Advisory Panel, a form of citizens’ assembly, a type of democratic… Continue reading
Visitors and tourists at Piccadilly Circus interact below a colour image of Queen Elizabeth II which is on display on the large scale advertising screens on the day following her death on 9th September 2022 in London, United Kingdom. The Queen, who was 96 reigned as monarch of the UK… Continue reading
San Francisco’s new DA plans to prioritize anti-Asian hate crimes and prosecution of drug dealers and repeat offenders … but doesn’t say how by ELENI BALAKRISHNAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 (MissionLocal.org) In a Q&A at Manny’s, appointed District Attorney Brooke Jenkins last night shared personal anecdotes and broadly promised accountability. Meanwhile, outside… Continue reading
BECOME A MEMBER The Twitter headquarters in San Francisco on May 28, 2020. Photo: Winni Wintermeyer/Washington Post The policy was invoked to protect the world’s longest-reigning monarch, who died that day, from being silenced. Sam Biddle September 9 2022, 3:17 p.m. (TheIntercept.com) A TWITTER SPOKESPERSON said the social media giant deleted a Carnegie… Continue reading
Democracy Now! ep 12, 2022 The death of Queen Elizabeth II has focused global attention on the British royal family and renewed criticism of the monarchy both inside the U.K. and abroad, especially among peoples colonized by Britain. “There’s a degree of psychosis that you can go to another people’s… Continue reading
(Getty Images) By Clare Trapasso Sep 1, 2022 (realtor.com) One of the nation’s largest banks is seeking to help rectify decades of housing discrimination against communities of color. Bank of America announced this week that it will be offering zero down payment mortgages for first-time homebuyers in historically Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in… Continue reading
Rules Committee Meeting San Francisco Board of Supervisors Surveillance Technology Policy for SF Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras (Sponsored by Mayor Breed) Monday, September 12 10:00am In-person SF City Hall, RoomLegislative Chamber, Room 2501 Dr. Carleton B. Goodlett Pl.SF Remote Access WATCH SF Cable Channel 26, 28,… Continue reading
Amanda Yee September 9, 2022 (liberationnews.org) Queen Elizabeth II oversaw the British monarchy from Feb. 6, 1952, until her death on Sept. 8. During her reign, national liberation and communist movements spread throughout the colonies, demanding independence from British rule, which were often met with brutal repression by occupying forces…. Continue reading
