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    Moonlight Is an Incredibly Moving, Compelling Film About Being a Black Gay Man in America

    Moonlight Is an Incredibly Moving, Compelling Film About Being a Black Gay Man in America

    Moonlight, opening October 28 at the Embarcadero and November 4 at the Shattuck, is Barry Jenkins’ extraordinary film adaptation of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play, In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.…

    In the News: 10.24.2016

    Compiled by Dennis McMillan Tight State Senate Race Becomes Increasingly Contentious The race for State Senate District 11 between San Francisco Supervisors Jane Kim and Scott Wiener seems to be…

    Ann Rostow: Yes, Puppet

    Ann Rostow: Yes, Puppet

    By Ann Rostow Yes, Puppet There was something about the way he said it. “Nooo PUPPet! Nooo PUPPet!” It was mindlessly delightful to me, and I could not get it…

    The Wounds of This Election

    The Wounds of This Election

    By Debra Walker I have spent the past several months looking into the eyes of the Hillary haters and needed a respite. I have spent the past several months looking…

    Community Banks Contribute to Individual Career and Life Success

    Community Banks Contribute to Individual Career and Life Success

    (Editor’s Note: We know that many of you, like us, are working longer hours, spending more time in traffic, and doing all that you can to make ends meet. Selecting…

    LGBT Rights Deserve a Debate

    LGBT Rights Deserve a Debate

    No matter how much you’ve been keeping up with politics lately, you know this year’s presidential race is historic. Finally, a female nominee of a major political party is running…

    Taking a Stand Against Illegal Dumping

    Taking a Stand Against Illegal Dumping

    Illegal dumping continues to challenge our city, creating blight and, in some cases, health hazards. In recent years the Oakland City Council has voted to take several actions to help…

    Speaking to Your Soul

    Speaking to Your Soul

    By Elisa Quinzi The atmosphere supports renewal at the deepest level. To the degree that we learn to be intimate with ourselves, so can we access intimacy with others, and with…

    As I Was Walking Down the Street One Day

    As I Was Walking Down the Street One Day

    The familiar words of the title are from the classic song, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago. I couldn’t help but hum along as I thought…

    Fearing Hope

    Fearing Hope

    Tyler has been talking with me for over a year about how much he hates his job. He’s underpaid and underappreciated and his friends and colleagues continually assure him that…

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