BOOK: “ON TYRANNY: TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY”

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century Timothy Snyder A historian of fascism offers a guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism. On November 9th, millions of Americans woke up to the impossible: the election of Donald Trump as president. Against all predictions, one of the most-disliked… Continue reading

Downtown SF rail extension gets $25M boost from the federal government

Downtown SF rail extension gets $25M boost from the federal government

Local transportation officials’ quest to bring high-speed rail and Caltrain commuter service into downtown San Francisco’s Salesforce Transit Center has gotten another financial boost from the federal government. The Transbay Joint Powers Authority received a $24.6 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation, which will allow local transportation officials… Continue reading

UAW President Calls for Working Class Unity Against Billionaire ‘Lap Dog’ Donald Trump

United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) “We can’t sit this one out,” said United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain. “Every organizing campaign, every contract, every grievance settlement will… Continue reading

BOOK: “OPUS: THE CULT OF DARK MONEY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND RIGHT-WING CONSPIRACY INSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH”

Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church Gareth Gore A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s… Continue reading

Scientists Warn Of Possible Collapse Of Atlantic Currents

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 (schwartzreport.net) Scientists Warn Of Possible Collapse Of Atlantic Currents Author:    Source:     Barron’s | Agence France-Presse (France)Publication Date:     October 28, 2024Link: Scientists Warn Of Possible Collapse Of Atlantic Currents Stephan:   Yet another group of scientists crying out for our attention, warning of… Continue reading

Here’s where the S.F. mayoral candidates stand on 30 policy issues

Here’s where the S.F. mayoral candidates stand on 30 policy issues

By Kota Suzuki, Nami Sumida Oct 22, 2024 (SFChronicle.com) From left, San Francisco’s five mayoral candidates in Vote Compass: Supervisor Ahsha Safai, nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie, incumbent Mayor London Breed, former interim Mayor Mark Farrell, and Supervisor Aaron Peskin.Carlos Avila Gonzalez The Chronicle recently launched Vote Compass, an interactive tool designed to help… Continue reading

Why Lurie Leads in SF Mayor’s Race

by Randy Shaw on October 28, 2024 (BeyondChron.org) Daniel Lurie Lurie Seized Political Opening With Strong Campaign According to last week’s San Francisco Chronicle poll, Daniel Lurie now leads the San Francisco mayor’s race. This did not happen out of nowhere. Evidence of his potential strength has long been available. Consider our past stories:… Continue reading