Day Five Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: This Experiment Is A Bust

Day Five Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: This Experiment Is A Bust

Our last day together! I think we can safely declare this experiment a bust. Here’s a summary of my week. Number of articles read on…

Day Four Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: “Why Not Monetize Your Trolls?”

Day Four Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: “Why Not Monetize Your Trolls?”

These posts slogging through the Chronicle paywall are starting to take on the doomed air of Heart of Darkness, aren’t they? I feel like at…

Day Three Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: “Nothing For Something”

Day Three Behind The SFChronicle Paywall: “Nothing For Something”

Tuesday, March 26 Okay, this is why I find the new SFChronicle.com frustrating. What was everyone talking about today? Gay marriage. How many unique articles…

Day Two Behind The SFChronicle.com Paywall

Day Two Behind The SFChronicle.com Paywall

Monday, March 26 I feel bad, everyone. I really do want to like the SFChronicle.com site! I ended up reading the digital paper on my…

My First Day with the New Online Chron

My First Day with the New Online Chron

I haven’t subscribed to the Chronicle since 2008, after they made a number of editorial decisions I vehemently disagreed with as a reader. I didn’t…

Why Isn’t The Prop 8 Trial Televised (At Least Not Today)?

Why Isn’t The Prop 8 Trial Televised (At Least Not Today)?

So what the hey is going on with them either putting the Prop 8 trial on YouTube or not? Is this a big deal? Okay,…

The Prop 8 Emails Order: Huh?

The Prop 8 Emails Order: Huh?

Those of you following the Prop 8 federal trial might be wondering — what the heck just happened at the Ninth Circuit? Something about anti-gay…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 30

Oh, please let some aspiring reality TV stars crash this dinner too. *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR MONDAY,…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 23

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 23

Why would anyone think Gavin Newsom was quitting politics, with a schedule like this? *** REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 20

Is Gavin Newsom going to ice skate???? I see him skating alone in a spotlight, hands behind his back, a striped scarf streaming out behind…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 18

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 18

Why doesn’t this just say I QUIT? *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009 Mayor Newsom…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule:  Nov. 11

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 11

Well, here’s a shocker: *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 VETERANS DAY – CITY HALL…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 6

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Nov. 6

Best part of this release: “Note: Mayor’s schedule is subject to change.” *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR FRIDAY,…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: November 5

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: November 5

Well, he has events scheduled, he’s just not planning on going to them now. Aloha! Maybe Jerry Brown could step in. *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Busted!

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Busted!

Remember when Hillary Clinton said she was attacked by Bosnian snipers in the primaries last year? Gavin took some tips from the 2008 presidential primary…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: August 25

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: August 25

Like his gubernatorial poll numbers, Gavin’s heading south. *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009 8:30AM…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: August 4

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: August 4

Ooooh, I hope he uses a fancy pen!! *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009 10:00AM…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: July 14

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: July 14

Does this involve space travel? *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009 11:45AM Mayor Newsom to…

That Horrendous NYT Magazine Article About Our Governor’s Race

That Horrendous NYT Magazine Article About Our Governor’s Race

Well, I was going to try and liveblog the Prop 8 hearing for you today, but I got busted trying to sneak out of the…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule:  July 1

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: July 1

The punchline to this post is left as an exercise for the reader. *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: June 22

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: June 22

….is that a white man’s overbite I see? **PRESS RELEASE** Mayor Newsom and SFMTA Launch New Cable Car 15 On the 25th anniversary of City’s…

Frameline Film Fest: Cure For Love

Frameline Film Fest: Cure For Love

Who knew there’d be a sellout crowd at the Roxie for the Frameline film festival‘s movies about the ex-gay movement on Saturday morning at 11…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Last Friday

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Last Friday

In all seriousness, it’s a good book. (I’m friends with the author, though!) *** PRESS RELEASE *** Mayor Newsom Announces 2009 One City One Book:…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: June 2

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: June 2

(shaking head in despair.) *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 9:45 AM Mayor Newsom (@GavinNewsom)…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule:  May 27

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 27

You know his handlers are just sitting around with their fingers crossed, going, “DON’T say ‘whether you like it or not‘ today, DON’T say ‘whether…

Liveblogging Strauss v. Horton Part 2:  Still Reading the Prop 8 Opinion

Liveblogging Strauss v. Horton Part 2: Still Reading the Prop 8 Opinion

Okay, where was I? Oh yes, it was OK for us to vote out people’s rights by a stupid ballot initiative in California. Pages 84-122:…

Liveblogging Strauss v. Horton:  Reading the Opinion

Liveblogging Strauss v. Horton: Reading the Opinion

The Prop 8 opinion is 185 pages long! Insult to injury — first, gays can’t marry, and second, if you want to understand why, you…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 21

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 21

Soylent Green is people!! *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009 10:00AM Mayor Newsom to make…

We Voted Yesterday?: May 09 Election Results

We Voted Yesterday?: May 09 Election Results

Well, that was a loathsome election yesterday. Everything lost about two to one, except the proposition to freeze legislator salaries when the state is running…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: Coming Up!

Tracy Chapman? Is Gavin Newsom running for governor in the election of 1990? From: Gavin Newsom Date: Mon, May 18, 2009 at 4:41 PM Subject:…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 15

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 15

When will Matt Gonzalez be named San Francisco’s collage laureate? *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 15,…

There’s an Election Next Week?: The Appeal’s Oversimplified Guide to the State Propositions

There’s an Election Next Week?: The Appeal’s Oversimplified Guide to the State Propositions

You know how when pollsters are trying to figure out if you’re a regular voter, they ask, “did something come up that prevented you from…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 13

Pavement? I loved Pavement! Every time I sit around, I find I’m shot. *** PRESS RELEASE *** MAYOR NEWSOM LAUNCHES “PAVEMENT TO PARKS” INITIATIVE TO…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 12

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 12

I guess they figure if they told you what it was in the teaser, you’d never bother actually showing up for the event. *** MEDIA…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 8

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 8

Well, there’s a first: *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009 Mayor Newsom to conduct meetings…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 7

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 7

Gavin’s still in DC — we’re wondering if the Bayview housing protestors are going to show up in this HUD meeting that Newsom’s got scheduled….

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 2

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 2

Is “International Role Model” like International Male? Saturday, May 2, 2009 7:45PM (Eastern) Mayor Newsom to receive the International Role Model Award from Equality Forum…

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 1

On Gavin Newsom’s Schedule: May 1

Aw yeah, you know Gavin likes to welcome the Asians! MAYOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009 9:00AM Mayor Newsom…

Won’t You Help a Mother Out?

Won’t You Help a Mother Out?

Mother’s Day’s coming up — and you know your mom would want you to help out other mothers in need! The new microphilanthropic organization Help…

SFIFF: Speaking in Tongues/A Day Late In Oakland

SFIFF: Speaking in Tongues/A Day Late In Oakland

Speaking in Tongues is the kind of movie that makes you so proud to live in San Francisco. Sure, we get a lot of grief…