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Will Reduced Prices Sell Electric Cars?
By Philip Ruth– The right-sizing of the electric car market continues unabated. Ambitious manufacturer goals of converting their fleets to electricity are running head-on into buyer antipathy. This was summed…
Recommendations from Book Passage 11.16.23
Creep (nonfiction/memoir – hardbound) by Myriam Gurba Here is a ruthless and razor-sharp essay collection that tackles the pervasive, creeping oppression and toxicity that have wormed their way into society—in…
Lesbian Game Changers 5th Anniversary
Lesbian Game Changers founder Robin Lowey, on Friday, November 3, welcomed a standing room only crowd to Manny’s, frequent site of community events addressing political and social issues, to celebrate…
The Gay Gourmet and Chef Jeremiah Tower Reminisce About Legendary Stars Restaurant
David Landis, The Gay Gourmet at the San Francisco Bay Times, met Chef Jeremiah Tower on November 9 for a one-night-only Stars dinner. Stars was Tower’s landmark San Francisco restaurant…
The Gay Court of Louis XIV
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– During that great era of gracious courtiers and chivalrous cavaliers known as the Age of Louis XIV (1638–1715), the behavior of the men at court who…
The Academy’s Legends Awards 2023
Photos by Juan R. Davila The Academy’s Legends Awards ceremony for 2023 was held on Saturday, November 11, at the Swedish American Hall. The annual event honors members of the LGBTQIA+…
Caring for Each Other
By Joanie Juster– For much of this year, I have found myself in the role of caregiver to friends and family unable to take care of themselves. I have spent…
Speed Cameras to Save Lives
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– In a state that’s trying to push active transportation that includes bicycling and walking, we must make our streets safer. Alternatives to driving are not only…
Investing in Oakland’s Green Economy
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– I continue to be in the vanguard of the switch to greener technology to improve the lives of our community. The At-Large office…
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