When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s November 2005 special election initiatives were soundly defeated, many thought this boded well for Democrats seeking to defeat him in 2006. But Schwarzenegger’s electoral debacle now appears to have boosted his prospects for re-election. The reason?
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As the hoopla rises to a crescendo surrounding San Francisco’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, a little-noticed piece of legislation reached the Rules Committee last week. Sponsored by Supervisors Gerardo Sandoval, Ross Mirkarimi, and Chris Daly, the legislation
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In what is said to be the largest protest in Mexico’s history, an estimated 2.4 million people rallied in downtown Mexico City to protest the questionable presidential election and to demand a recount. The American media blackout of rising demands
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Yesterday afternoon, hotel workers, community leaders, and concerned residents joined UNITEHERE Local 2 in a march against San Francisco’s global hotel industry. Local 2 represents nearly 12,000 workers in San Francisco and San Mateo in their fight for improved working
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Uncertainty regarding the quality of steel frames in the Civic Center Hotel caused the Land Use Committee Wednesday to continue the resolution until September. Daly’s legislation to preserve the Hotel and keep its tenants living there will be stalled while
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With American media coverage of the disputed Mexican election now virtually nonexistent, many may not be aware of these recent developments: a columnist or the centrist newspaper, El Universal, argued for the possible annulment of the elections; Jorge Ramos, lead
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