On Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 6–8 pm, the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza (FHMP) will be hosting a gathering at the historic Harvey’s restaurant space in the Castro neighborhood…
By Ann Rostow– Glad That Year’s Over Hello again, dear readers. The holidays are over, we are on to 2024, and I trust we are all ready to forge once…
By Dr. Marcy Adelman– We are at a critical moment that will impact the health and well-being of our community for generations to come. The California Department of Aging, in partnership with…
By David Lindeman, PhD– Older LGBTQ+ residents of California are about to benefit from the launch of a statewide survey that will highlight the challenges and experiences of this rapidly…
By Kathleen Sullivan, PhD, and Jupiter Peraza– Just over a year ago, the Openhouse Executive Director asked if the California Department of Aging (CDA) would be willing to fund a…
By Joanie Juster– This Year’s Gifts Last year, I reported that my Christmas gift to my nieces and nephews was to send a contribution in their name to a charity…
By David Paisley– Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated research firm that has been providing research assistance to nonprofits, government entities, universities, and leading corporations…
By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– “Constant anxiety” as if she were “trapped” and “drowning”—those are the words that describe how a young transgender teenager known as L.W. felt a…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– As of this year, more seniors and people with disabilities in California are eligible for healthcare under Medi-Cal, the state program administering the federal Medicaid program.…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– Homelessness is a multifaceted crisis that requires short-term and long-term solutions. To tackle this issue, the City of Oakland and its community must…
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