When people talk about the different levels of government, they usually know about their local government, such as their City and/or County, and also that we have State and Federal…
By Michael Costa Ageism is an issue in American society in general, given a fundamental cultural preference for “young,” “new,” and “fresh.” Those who are “older” and “aging” face certain…
“What does a Trustee do?” That’s probably one of the most frequently asked questions I get when meeting people. It is a fair question, to be honest. Most of our…
You can dance in a hurricane, but only if you’re standing in the eye. -Brandi Carlile, The Eye As a lesbian minister ordained in the United Methodist Church (UMC), Rev.…
Choosing which public restroom to use can be a complicated proposition for transgender people who often face threats and violence for walking through the “wrong” door. A 2013 study by…
I am so honored to be writing for the San Francisco Bay Times about this historic presidential campaign. As someone who has followed Hillary Clinton’s work for many years, and…
The right exercise, done with the right attitude, makes everything better. Let’s talk about attitude. We’re all about that here at Inside Out Fitness. As the name implies, we teach…
Sister Dana sez, “September 5th is Labor Day, which means it’s Burning Man Weekend, which means a mass exodus from the Bay Area to the Black Rock Desert. Leaving EssEff…
By Randy Coleman Randy Coleman hails from New York, but has lived in San Francisco since 1975. Coleman shares that before moving to the Bay…
Prior to Columbus’ explorations to the New World, Spain’s diverse cultures—Jews, Catholics, and Muslims—all lived together in a state of relative peace. From 711 to 1492, Moorish caliphates occupied the…
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