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…
By Jan Wahl– He’s often called “a gay icon.” The internet lauds him as a six-time Emmy winner. His appearances on Hollywood Squares and writing for the Academy Award shows…
By Elisa Quinzi– To the degree that we acknowledge the validity of astrology, is the degree that we acknowledge the existence of a mysterious intelligent ordering of the universe. This…
By Michele Karlsberg– Flower of Iowa, an historical novel by Lance Ringel, is a sprawling tale of battle, courage, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love.…
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