By Brent E. Beltrán
This week’s edition of Looking Back at the Week features articles, commentaries, columns, toons, and other work by San Diego Free Press regulars, irregulars, columnists, at-large contributors, and sourced writers on: Civic SD’s back pocket journo, Repug debate whoppers, more hating in Texas, the Pope coming to America, the reason behind gramps’ smile, not Charlie Hebdo, SD’s spineless police review board, bogus claims in Carlsbad, fighting GMO’s, lifeguards spread too thin, the barrio’s National Treasure, and lots of other grassroots news & progressive views from San Diego’s friendly, neighborhood, all volunteer, community news site.
San Diego Free Press Regular Columns:
The Starting Line by Doug Porter
GOP Candidate Proposes Abolishing the National Labor Relations Board
‘News’ Story Pleads Developers Cause on Civic San Diego Oversight Law
Jade Helm 15 Ends and #IStandWithAhmed Begins, Deep in the Heart of Texas
GOP Debate: More Whoppers Than Burger King
The Pope Isn’t Coming to San Diego – Don’t Let That Be Your Excuse for Doing Nothing
Under the Perfect Sun by Jim Miller
Against Work: We Need to Stop Glorifying the Wasting of Our Lives
From the Soul by Ernie McCray
There are Reasons for Grampy’s Smiley Face
Junco’s Jabs by Junco Canché (Editorial Cartoon)
Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie!
My Niche by Jeeni Criscenzo
San Diego’s Police Citizen Review Board Falls Short on Transparency, Accountability
Geo-Poetic Spaces by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes (Video Poems)
Geo-Poetic Spaces: Syrian Dust Storm
Looking Back at the Week by Brent E. Beltrán (Week in Review)
Looking Back at the Week: Sept 5-12
San Diego Free Press Regular, At-Large and Locally Sourced Contributors:
Carlsbad City Council Backs Caruso Bogus Claims
By Richard Riehl
The ACLU Beat: Do You Know the Way to Escondido?
By David Loy
Standing Tall on the Football Field (of Life)
By Richard Lawrence
The Fight Against GMOs and Toxic Food
By John Lawrence
Last Month as John Kerry Called for “Genuine Democracy” in Cuba, Oligarchs Ruled U.S.
By Frank Gormlie / OB Rag
Beach Lifeguards Spread Too Thin Due to Increased Sunset Cliffs Rescue Activity
By Ed Harris
Qualcomm Stadium: a Boondoggle from the Get-Go?
Transcribed by John Lawrence / Original byline “Jim Knastic”
How Our Stadium Saved Hilton’s Ego & Other Chuckles To Cry Over
Transcribed by John Lawrence / Original byline “Jim Knastic”
Ceremony Marks ‘A National Treasure in the Barrio’ Standing Tall at City Hall
Photos and Story by Miguel Cid
Monument Valley: The King Memorial
By Nat Krieger
North Of The Fence: South Bay Events & Politics
By Barbara Zaragoza / South Bay Compass
San Diego Free Press Sourced Contributors:
Big Oil Rejoices Over the Gutting of Senate Bill 350
By Dan Bacher
California Poised to Take Major Step for Democracy
By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams