By Ann Rostow– Once More unto the Breach— As this issue goes to press, the House is poised to pass our signature civil rights legislation, the Equality Act, for a…
By Andrea Shorter– Now that NASA has successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Mars in further search of other intelligent or not so intelligent life forms, perhaps we can now…
The Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza (FHMP) on February 22 announced the selection of local design firm SWA to reimagine and redesign Harvey Milk Plaza, an important initial investment by…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– The numbers are striking. A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found nearly two million adult Californians are behind on their rent. State budget officials estimate the…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On February 16, 2021, the Biden Administration through FEMA, and Governor Newsom through the California Office of Emergency Services, together with local leaders,…
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Cowardly Senators who did not convict at the Second Impeachment Trial are apparently on their way to…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– “Change” is a small word, but it holds more different meanings than most words in our vocabulary. It’s both a verb and a noun. After almost…
By Donna Sachet– Sunday, February 14, 2021, 18th Street in the Castro, closed to vehicular traffic, was hopping with activity as pedestrians of every stripe strolled up and down, some…
By David Landis– They’ve called her “the most photographed nun in the world.” She’s been the subject of a paper doll. And she presides over the annual Hunky Jesus contest…
By Jewelle Gomez– I’ve always loved movies and television. When I was a kid, I even did my homework while I watched television, figuring that if I couldn’t get the…
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