Kevin Slack (AmericanMind.org) Conservatives must reassert the mores and moral virtues of self-government. Editors’ Note What follows is a modified excerpt from Kevin Slack’s new book, War on the American Republic. In the face of a powerful American kleptocracy, conservatives should not conclude in discouragement or despair but in ruthless, radical… Continue reading
San Francisco’s downtown has hit hard times, winning global infamy for its open-air drug markets and homelessness problem. But is the city more than what the downtown doomsayers make of it? Fifth & Mission Podcast July 24, 2023 (SFChronicle.com) San Francisco’s troubled downtown has made headlines around the world, but… Continue reading
Mario Cortez July 24, 2023 Updated: July 25, 2023 (SFChroncle.com) It’s easy to miss the Felix, a hip speakeasy in Union Square with retro-cool decor and cocktails made with Asian spirits. But walk in through a hidden door on a Thursday or Friday at 9 p.m. and the bar is popping,… Continue reading
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) appears at a hearing on March 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) “As a nation, the time is long overdue for fundamental changes to our national priorities. Cutting military spending is a good first step.” JAKE JOHNSON Jul 24, 2023 (CommonDreams.org) Sen. Bernie Sanders announced… Continue reading
OPINION//OPEN FORUM By Bilal Mahmood July 22, 2023 (SFChronicle.com) San Francisco is at a pivotal moment. With foot traffic down 31% from pre-pandemic levels, and over 54,000 residents permanently gone, the need for a compelling new vision to revitalize our urban infrastructure is paramount — especially downtown. I recently had the privilege… Continue reading
By Katie Dowd July 20, 2023 (SFGate.com) Director Christopher Nolan (center) stands behind actor Cillian Murphy (far right) on the set of “Oppenheimer.”Universal Pictures Although President Harry Truman, the man who made the final decision to drop the world’s first atomic weapon on Hiroshima, appears for only a few minutes in “Oppenheimer,” his… Continue reading
City leaders are poised to accept a plan to create what could be the first municipally owned bank in the country. The San Francisco Public Bank would be tapped to finance construction of low-income housing, fund initiatives to combat climate change, and support small businesses. It would provide low-interest financing… Continue reading
The university’s president is stepping down after flaws were found in his neuroscience research. It’s just one of the latest of many recent resignations and scandals that Stanford has faced. Student journalist Theo Baker, a rising sophomore who broke the story, joins host Demian Bulwa to discuss his investigation, and… Continue reading
