politics
Why Nobody Trusts Politicians
Guest post by Preston Picus Politics is a dirty business, but it doesn’t have to be. Essentially, what you’re trying to do in politics is convince a bunch of folks that you have a good plan and the capacity to carry it out. If they believe in you, then they
The Effort to Recall Mayor Ed Lee Has Begun
Guest Post by David Carlos Salaverry THE WHY Justice 4 Mario Woods Coalition and SF Green Party members have launched a Recall Lee Now petition. We’re hoping all activists, progressive organizations, pissed off San Franciscan voters and all others uneasy with the direction the City has been going in will
The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally
General Strike Today at San Francisco City Hall in Support of the Frisco 5
If you’ve been following the protest of the Frisco 5, you’ll know that they were on hunger strike for 17 days. The hunger strike called off on Saturday May 7th after the 5 were hospitalized the previous day. That doesn’t mean the direct action to get Chief Suhr fired is
How to Become a Delegate and Help Bernie Sanders Win California
At best, the electoral process is confusing. At worst, it’s a labyrinthine ordeal that takes power out of the hands of the people and puts it in the hands of some weird motherfuckers like the electoral college, who can crown a president even if he or she gets less of the
The Power & Politics In Bogotá’s Street Art Scene
I have been writing my name on shit since I was in high school. Nothing particularly inspired, mostly text but sometimes I do some stencil work. By and large I tend to identify as a garden variety vandal, not an artist. My awkward fumbling in the world of graffiti grant
I’m a Conservative Who Supports Bernie Sanders, Here’s Why
My name is Bill Norman. I’m a life-long conservative and I support Bernie Sanders. Here’s why.
Weekend at Bernie’s: The Bernie Sanders Dance Party Fundraiser
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S – A Daytime Dance Party ☆100% of proceeds to Bernie Sanders for President 2016☆ At El Rio Sunday 1/31 2-8pm Hosted by 2015 SF Mayoral Candidate Broke-Ass Stuart MUSIC PROVIDED BY: ★ Motown on Mondays DJ’s ★ Smoked Out Soul LIVE ★ Marathon Edits (Bern Baby Bern)
Preston Picus Thinks He Can Beat Nancy Pelosi for Congress
When I was running for mayor of SF I went to the US Conference of Mayors to try and stir things up. I failed at that, but I did get to see some important people speak including Barrack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. A funny thing happened when Pelosi spoke though.