By Brandon Miller– Ever wondered how our federal tax code came to be? Well, in 1909, progressives in Congress added an income tax provision to a tariff bill. Conservatives tried…
By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA– Show your love by securing your family’s future. Estate planning is more than just legal documents—it’s a commitment to protecting those you cherish most. Whether…
A powerful response to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service took place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when Yosemite National Park staffers hung a massive American flag…
“In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.”—Audre Lorde The great poet and activist Audre Lorde (1934–1992) often spoke about the importance of self-definition and self-empowerment. Regarding…
By The Venerable Reverend Miguel Bustos– The words of The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral…
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts be acceptable in your sight, oh God, for you are our strength and our Redeemer. Amen. Please…
Images by Rink (1970s–1980s Photos Provided by Rafael Mandelman) Rafael Mandelman, a former San Francisco Bay Times columnist, on January 8, 2025, was elected unanimously as the President of the…
Ky J. Boyd and his husband Michael O’Rand, plus COO Roxanne Goodfellow and the rest of their hardworking team, are the magic makers behind the scenes at Rialto Cinemas. Boyd…
By Marcy Adelman– The first state-funded study of LGBTQIA+ midlife and older adults in California is nearing completion. It is a two-part study on LGBTQIA+ aging that includes both an…
By Joanie Juster– I had planned to write a simple column about World AIDS Day, and let you know about the local activities planned for its annual commemoration. Then the…
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