http://leftinsf.com/blog News and (mostly) opinion from San Francisco's economic left Tue, 13 May 2008 00:16:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Because it’s Bike to Work Week*, I’ll try to post something about bikes every day. For probably most of the readers of this blog, the most (only?) interesting thing about bicycles is their role in a more livable and sustainable transportation mix in San Francisco and the Bay Area. So ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2662 I have a confession. I am a huge podcast fan. So it only made sense that I try out for myself. The story on Nader and Gonzalez’s campaign stop in San Francisco is this week’s podcast. Here is the link Leftinsf Podcast If you listen, you will immediately note that ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2661 Ralph Nader is unapologetic about his politics-he’s right. Matt Gonzalez, May 11, 2008 Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and his running mate, former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Gonzalez held a rally at the Roxie Theater last night. The theater was almost filled. There were a good number of ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2660 This Friday, join the bold effort to deliver affordable housing for the Bayview! Balazo Gallery 2183 Mission Street May 16th, 5:30-8pm Despite millions being spent against us, committed volunteers have put Proposition F in play– collecting over 11,000 signatures in 10 days, reaching out to political clubs and community groups, running nightly phone banks, ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2659 SFUSD’s only year-round school, Argonne Elementary School had its annual May Fair fundraiser this weekend. Argonne ES is located in the mid-Richmond. Public School Parents, note that Argonne got its sign donated by FedEx/Kinkos. If they can do it for Argonne, they should be making a similar sign for ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2658 Parents for Eric Mar for Supervisor in D-1 had a Mothers’ Day Event on Saturday, May 10 at Rossi Park. Over 40 people were in attendance to enjoy the food and listen to their favorite candidate for Supervisor in D-1 (the Richmond). The event was held at Rossi Park. ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2657 The Chicago Tribune has been giving front page to their favorite campaign and hometown candidate, Barack Obama. New York Times has been favorably covering the junior senator from New York, Hilary Clinton. So here is news of San Francisco’s connection to the presidential race: Presidential candidate Ralph Nader and his ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2656 Supervisor Mirkarimi’s kickoff for his re-election campaign has filled with constitutents, supporters and well-wishers. Supervisors Peskin and McGoldrick were attendance. School Board members Eric Mar, Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim and Kim-shree Maufas were in attendance. Community College Board John Rizzo was also there. Assemblymember Mark Leno and former ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2655 PTA’s Protest Potluck drew in Gwendolyn, a representative from Fiona Ma’s office who gave us the numbers of Republicans on the Assembly Education Committee who needed to be convinced to “Flunk the Budget” (i.e. cuts to the state’s education budget). The list of the three Republican Assemblymembers that Assemblymember Fiona ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2654 There’s a No on 98 outreach tomorrow in the Marina. The San Francisco No on 98 campaign is on track to distribute 100,000 pieces of literature before the election (which is in 25 days!), but they need your help. If 98 passes, none of the rest of the work ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2652 FLUNK THE BUDGET - Protest Potluck Sponsored by the 2nd District PTA Date: Friday May 9, 2008 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: McAllister Conference Room at 555 Franklin Street Grab a potluck dish and your cellphone and head on down to 555 Franklin on Friday, May 9 to remind our legislators that ... http://leftinsf.com/blog/index.php/archives/2651