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Bill Clinton kicks Big Oil's ass, says yes to Prop. 87

11.02.06 - 3:04 pm | Sarah Phelan |
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By Sarah Phelan

Say what you will about Clinton, but when it comes to raising morale, the 42nd President still has what it takes.
"One side says stay the course, the other says, 'We can do better,'"said Clinton, as he urged us all to vote Yes in Prop. 87, which raises $4 billion by taxing oil, and uses those funds for alternative energy research and development, including incentives for buying alternative-fuel vehicles. Read more »

Bill Clinton kicks Big Oil's ass

11.02.06 - 3:04 pm | Sarah Phelan |
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By Sarah Phelan

Say what you will about Clinton, but when it comes to raising morale, the 42nd President still has what it takes.
"One side says stay the course, the other says, 'We can do better,'"said Clinton, as he urged us all to vote Yes in Prop. 87, which raises $4 billion by taxing oil, and uses those funds for alternative energy research and development, including incentives for buying alternative-fuel vehicles. Read more »

The worst photo of a politician in 2006 (maybe)

11.01.06 - 7:09 pm | Tim Redmond |
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By Tim Redmond

My friend Ken Neill, the publisher of the Memphis Flyer, sent me what may be the ugliest political photo of the year. The story's pretty gnarly, too.

Any better nominations?

New Poll Data

11.01.06 - 9:34 am | sfbg |
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The Fog City Journal cited a new poll of District 6 voters which shows Chris Daly ahead with 60 percent of the vote.The article included the polling firm's name, location, and numbers -- perhaps its more accurate than the others lauded by the Black campaign and commissioned by his supporters.

The Sentinel's Lobbyists

10.31.06 - 11:32 am | Amanda Witherell |
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by Amanda Witherell

It's no secret that the San Francisco Sentinel has really slipped since Luke Thomas struck out on his own with Fog City Journal, but an article this past weekend represents a new low. "Has Anti-Incumbent Fever hit San Francisco?" makes reference to three polls showing Rob Black leading Chris Daly in the District 6 race for Supervisor. Read more »

White Guilt on Your Green Lifestyle

10.31.06 - 10:34 am | Sarah Phelan |
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By Sarah Phelan

With the Green Festival’s tips on green homes, green investment, eco-travel and organic beer set to hit San Francisco Nov. Read more »

The Daly Show

10.31.06 - 10:17 am | Sarah Phelan |
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By Sarah Phelan

In the past few months, I’ve attended numerous city hall meetings in which Sup, Chris Daly vigorously pushed for more police foot patrols. Also sitting through those meetings were reporters from the San Francisco Chronicle, who witnessed Daly pushing Police Chief Heather Fong to implement the program that residents of Daly’s district and other violence-plagued areas of the city, are literally begging for. Read more »

Josh Wolf meets Eminem meets Nelson Mandela

10.31.06 - 9:53 am | Sarah Phelan |
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By Sarah Phelan
Got a letter from jailed videographer/blogger Josh Wolf, saying he remains hopeful. Here are 3 reasons why.
1. Legendary lawyer Martin Garbus has joined Wolf’s team as Lead Attorney. That puts Wolf in the company of Eminem, Nelson Mandela, Daniel Ellsberg, Amy Tan, Al Pacino, Spike Lee, Sean Connery, Robert Redford and Michael Moore, to name a few of Garbus’ high profile clients. Read more »

Potholes, boozehounds and graffiti all stricken with fear in the wake of Newsom's speech

10.27.06 - 1:29 pm | G.W. Schulz |
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By G.W. Schulz

Newsom proved during his State of the City speech yesterday at Burton High School in the Portola neighborhood that he's got all the skills in the world necessary to ... fill potholes. Look out world. Read more »