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    The Longevity Wave: Meeting Future Needs

    The Longevity Wave: Meeting Future Needs

    There are 3 million LGBT seniors, and that number is expected to dou­ble by 2030. People over 65 years of age are the fastest growing segment of both LGBT and…

    When Dogs Heal

    When Dogs Heal

    In honor of World AIDS Day, December 1, we are featur­ing the non-profit Fred Says, which promotes pet ownership to improve the lives of those with HIV/AIDS. Fred Says (http://fredsays.org/)…

    In the News – November 12, 2015

    By Dennis McMillan Mayor Lee Partners with MAC AIDS Fund In SF’s Aim to be First to Get to Zero Mayor Edwin Lee announced San Francisco’s intention to become the…

    Ann Rostow: Just Breathe, College Students

    Ann Rostow: Just Breathe, College Students

    By Ann Rostow Just Breathe, College Students I have little patience for older adults who pine for simpler days or reflexively critique their juniors. We all come of age in…

    Call for Volunteers – Celebration of Craftswoman Needs You

    Call for Volunteers – Celebration of Craftswoman Needs You

    The 37th annual Celebration of Craftswomen takes place November 27–29 at Fort Mason Center’s Herbst Pavilion. It is a greatly anticipated tradition for us every year, with “Betty’s List” and…

    What An Election Season!

    It was wonderful to see so many San Franciscans engaged and passionate about ballot issues and races that are close to home. There is no doubt in my mind that…

    Taking Action to Stop Gun Violence in Oakland

    Taking Action to Stop Gun Violence in Oakland

    Earlier this year, I fought for and won funding in the new City of Oakland budget to specifically focus on stopping gun crime. I have been working to get these…

    Giving Thanks for Progress

    Giving Thanks for Progress

    The fight for civil rights inspired me to enter politics, and 2015 has been a particularly inspiring year. As we approach Thanksgiving, I wanted to take stock of this year’s…

    Who Officiates: Friend or Pro?

    Who Officiates: Friend or Pro?

    It doesn’t surprise me to read that more and more couples have decided not to use clergy as their wedding officiant. Since the last few decades have seen a decrease…

    Shanti Project Launches Margot Murphy Women’s Cancer Program

    Shanti Project Launches Margot Murphy Women’s Cancer Program

    Shanti Project, one of San Francisco’s oldest community-based caregiving organizations for people with life-threatening conditions, recently launched the Margot Murphy Women’s Cancer Program. Here at the San Francisco Bay Times,…