Venezuela protests continue SF's anti-imperialist legacy
Plus: Billionaires panic over Billionaire's Tax, surprise, and we review the huge parties that just took over SF.
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Today's headlines:
Venezuela protests this weekend are part of a long history in San Francisco
By Tim Redmond
This city hosted some of the largest mobilizations against disgraceful US policy in Central America. The legacy continues
About the billionaire tax—and the weird news media coverage
By Tim Redmond
Forbes and The Wall Street Journal are doing a better job than the Chron at covering how a tax on the very rich would impact California. Do we really care if Peter Thiel leaves?
Surfing SF’s end-of-year big party frenzy
By Andrew Brobst
Even before NYE hit, Moscone Center and Pier 80 were flooded with big names and massive crowds. Is this the future of our nightlife?
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