Monthly Archives: November 2017

Senator Elizabeth Warren Published on Nov 6, 2017

JOHN REITMEYER | NOVEMBER 13, 2017 (njspotlight.com) It was an idea regularly trotted out during the campaign, now Murphy and Co. are starting to assess how to make that proposal a reality Gov.-elect Phil Murphy often told a story on the campaign trail about how, as a relative newcomer to statewide politics,… Continue reading →

November 13, 2017 (the onion.com) MONTGOMERY, AL—Waving off the current allegations against him as vicious attempts to sabotage his election bid, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore told reporters Monday that the women accusing him of pedophilia were only doing so now because “shifting sociocultural norms have created an environment in… Continue reading →

Left: Cmdr. David Lazar was honored with the Community Recognition Award by the North Beach Citizens group on Sunday night. Right: “Diamond” Dave Whitaker enjoyed his 80th birthday at Adobe Books on 24th Street. (Left: Courtesy SFPD/via Twitter; Right: Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez/S.F. Examiner) By Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez on November 14,… Continue reading →

November 13, 2017 (newyorker.com) By Bill McKibben Spare a little pity for Jerry Brown. The California governor has been standing up admirably to Donald Trump on many issues, but especially on climate change—even threatening to launch scientific satellites to replace the ones that Washington wants to ground. This week, he’s in Bonn, Germany, at… Continue reading →

November 12, 2017 Dear Editor: “But the real key for Democrats’ success will be whether they can avoid the self-inflicted wounds brought on by the purity tests imposed by the ultraliberal wing of the party,” says former Mayor Brown. Yeah, like getting corporate money out of politics.  That’s the only… Continue reading →

November 10, 2017 (theonion.com) WASHINGTON—Providing a glimpse into the difficulties of working within the organization during the 2016 presidential campaign, Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile told reporters Thursday that the Hillary Rodham Clinton High Palace Of The Solar Order was almost like a cult. “From the very beginning of the presidential… Continue reading →

“Let’s not be chickenshit about this. Break the rules — not the law, but the rules. … This is the final exam for democracy.” –Robert Upshur “Bob” Woodward (born March 26, 1943) is an American investigative journalist and non-fiction author. He has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as… Continue reading →

SUPPORT OUR CANDIDATES The SF Berniecrats have endorsed the following candidates. Please get involved in their campaigns! The only way we can fight against money power is with people power! Rafael Mandleman for SF District 8 Supervisor Votunteer Tony Kelly for SF District 10 Supervisor Volunteer Stephen Jaffe for Congressional… Continue reading →

November 10, 2017 by Common Dreams A New York Times analysis published Friday found that millions of middle class families would see their taxes rise under GOP plan by Jake Johnson, staff writer Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) talks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon in the U.S. Capitol November 7,… Continue reading →