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FACT CHECK: Palin Goes Rogue on Some Details
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over time. Ignoring substantial parts of her record if not the facts, she depicts herself as a frugal traveler on the taxpayer's dime, a reformer without ties to powerful interests and a politician roguishly indifferent to high ambition.
Palin goes adrift, at times, on more contemporary issues, too.
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Reel Rock
I was lucky enough to hit the Reel Rock Film Tour — an annual showcase of the best new films about climbing — when it passed through San Francisco this weekend. Highlights of the festival include the world premiere of Progression and a preview of First Ascent, a new series for the Nat Geo Adventure Channel.
Climber or not, the Reel Rock festival is a must see for adrenaline junkies, outdoor enthusiasts, film lovers, and those seeking some kick ass motivation.
Sanctuary in San Francisco
I have been coming across a lot of articles dealing with this sanctuary policy. Not telling neighboring towns that they are being given not only JD's but illegal ones at that. One young man, american born and raised, was asked "Where are you from?"Christian law group loses fight - can't discriminate
Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer SFGate.com SAN FRANCISCO -- UC Hastings College of the Law can deny recognition and funding to a Christian student group because it excludes gays, lesbians and non-Christians, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The San Francisco law school is entitled to require official student organizations to "accept all comers as members, even if those individuals disagree with the mission of the group," the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled.Column: America’s Newfound “Respect” in the World
This is from a blog posteed by a mitchell blatt http://mitchellblatt.com/blog/2009/06/obama-america-respected Column: America’s Newfound “Respect” in the World Stewart’s most popular videos this week one calls Fox News anchors “extremists” and the other makes fun of Dick Cheney. So much for speaking truth to power. No worries, though.Legalize marijuana? Schwarzenegger says let’s debate it
Legalize marijuana? Schwarzenegger says let’s debate it By Jimmy Orr | 05.06.09 Source California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (not actual size) on Tuesday said it was time for a discussion on the idea of legalizing and taxing marijuana. Although he said he doesn't support it now, he welcomed a debate on the issue.Nation Waits for FDA Overhaul
Agency is so understaffed, it inspects less than 1 percent of imported food Tom Costello Published April 26, 2009 by NBC News The Food and Drug Administration may be the only federal agency that both political parties agree is in desperate need of an overhaul. The FDA is so understaffed it inspects less than 1 percent of imported food.President Barack Obama is promising action, though progress has been slow in the first 100 days. His choice to head the FDA - Dr.CAP-AND-TRADE TAX WOULD BE COSTLY FOR KANSAS
http://www.kansas.com/opinion/story/768900.html BY DERRICK SONTAG AND PHIL KERPEN The surprise revenue source to pay for much of the Obama budget is something known deceptively as "climate revenues," also known as "cap-and-trade." What cap-and-trade really means is tax and spend -- at an unprecedented level and with sweeping consequences throughout the economy, both nationally and in Kansas. It's the worst kind of tax hike -- a hidden tax hike, hidden behind a complex regulatory scheme that only adds to the cost.12 Things to Throw at Bush (public)
Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 by The San Francisco Chronicle by Mark Morford Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets Monday to demand the release of a reporter who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush, as Arabs across many parts of the Middle East hailed the journalist as a hero and praised his insult as a proper send-off to the unpopular U.S. president.Direct from Crazytown...
Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan is in search of 10,198 autographs of her closest friends, signatures she’ll need to get on the ballot in California to face House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sheehan filed papers on Friday to make her bid official for Pelosi’s California House district, but first she’ll need to gather the signatures by Aug. 8, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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