Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Susan G. Komen Cancels Three-Day Cancer Race in San Francisco

The Susan G. Komen Foundation, the world's largest breast cancer organization, announced the troubling news that it was ending its three-day cancer fundraising race in a handful of cities, including San Francisco. According to Susan G. Komen, the organization will no longer hold fundraising races ... More >>

Todd Akin: Reaction to Rape Comment Shows the Real Power of Social Media

Social media is no doubt a powerful force. But in what ways? How does this power manifest itself? Some people, perhaps confused by the word "media," seem to think it's a replacement for dying traditional media outlets -- particularly newspapers -- despite there being zero evidence that this is takin ... More >>

The Copyright Standoff: Technology Pits Bad Rules vs. No Rules

SOPA, Limbaugh, Komen: This Is What Happens When the Mob is Right

​There is far too much cheerleading for the "wisdom of crowds." The undiscerning among us, often motivated by an understandable (if often mindless) disgust with institutions, tend to employ buzzwords like "crowdsourcing" and to preach the idea that "the people" are always right even if "the people ... More >>

S.F. Komen Affiliates "Thrilled" to Continue Funding Planned Parenthood

​The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation relieved its six California affiliates today when it pledged to reverse its unpopular policy to stop funding Planned Parenthood and its breast cancer prevention programs.During Komen's grant review process, the foundation decided that any organizations b ... More >>

Go Nancy! Go Nancy!

Dandy Rotten Scoundrel

Michael Manos was living the same lie that he peddled across the country. But in San Francisco, the truth caught up with him.

How 'Generous' Is San Francisco? No. 13 Nationally, According to List.

​If only San Francisco could harness the kinetic energy generated by tens of thousands of coins being shaken in thousands of pan-handlers' cups -- we could power this city and sell off the surplus and re-invest it in coins in cups. To our knowledge, there's no accurate measure of how much loose ca ... More >>

'Tasty Temptations' at Friday's Beats for Boobs Fundraiser at 111 Minna

The Cake GalleryChocolate Breasts cake from The Cake Gallery​Beats for Boobs is the attention-getting name for a cutting-edge breast cancer event this Friday. Expect an evening of fire performances, a fashion show, a prize-dispensing Boobie Wheel, and DJs at this annual benefit for the Breast ... More >>