A former lawyer and current grassroots activist, I have been editing the Rag since Patty Jones and I launched it in Oct 2007. Way back during the Dinosaurs in 1970, I founded the original Ocean Beach People’s Rag - OB’s famous underground newspaper -, and then later during the early Eighties, published The Whole Damn Pie Shop, a progressive alternative to the Reader.
Richard Castro on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Yes, I agree that Elo-Rivera is a small time muncipal thinker, who has reached his level of incompetence! This measure…” May 31, 15:48
oddsox on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “You’ll enjoy this satirical piece from last month… ? https://obrag.org/2026/04/more-creative-tax-proposals-to-help-city-hall-and-mayor-gloria-balance-the-budget-a-satire/” May 31, 12:31
oddsox on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: ““Measure A is Unconstitutional” Agree. Seven times over — at least! I’m not an attorney, so ask one: Which Constitutional…” May 31, 12:19
oddsox on Shane Harris: ‘Why I’m Voting No on Measure A’: “Still too many unanswered questions: For example, nothing concrete on administration or Enforcement of the Measure. How’s that going to…” May 31, 12:11
Lisa on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Yeah, why do the responsible thing, Chris by registering your bike and having insurance. I guess responsibility is for adults…” May 31, 11:28
oddsox on Shane Harris: ‘Why I’m Voting No on Measure A’: “On Measure A: Let’s take a look at the Exemptions (§32.0106) and Exclusions (§32.0107). Yes, there are plenty of them.…” May 31, 11:16
Ralph Teyssier on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Anything proposed by Elo is a flat out NO. He, along with La Cava and the Mayor can never seem…” May 31, 09:12
Ezra on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Measure A appears to target a politically salient symptom rather than the city’s main affordability driver. The most credible housing-economics…” May 31, 07:36
Kevin j sisterson on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Whats next, my unused Laptop or phone, or whatever personal oroperty the government decides could be better used elsewhere? If…” May 31, 07:31