Independence Day! A happy American ritual on July 4th since 1776, when the colonies walked out of the British Commonwealth. This year, another country is celebrating its own walking out, Britain! As it is good to remember why the colonies parted company with King George – a belief in a people’s right to self determination – it is good to understand the British exit from the European Union. Brexit the Movie is available for free on Youtube and Vimeo, and we hope you will watch it. 
Latest news on the national front: Former governor of New Mexico and Libertarian 2012 presidential candidate Gary Johnson was nominated on May 29 at the Libertarian National Convention as the presidential candidate to represent the Libertarian Party in November. Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld won the vice presidential nomination. 
Whether you are a long-time San Francisco resident, a new arrival, or are planning to take a job in the City, you will need to figure how to get around. If you live and work in the City, is MUNI reliable, or is there parking if you choose to drive? If you commute, are highways chocked with traffic, or Caltrain slow as molasses? Will you be able to drop off your kids at school or daycare, and still get to work on time? How about the cost of your transportation? Are those bonds that were going to “fix MUNI” “without any increase in property taxes!” performing as advertised?