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    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…

    How Do You Really Find the One? (Meaning the Perfect Venue)

    How Do You Really Find the One? (Meaning the Perfect Venue)

    By Melissa Johnson Planning a wedding is an amazing time for you and your fiancé. Like most couples, you probably have a vision for what you want your day to…

    Rubgy: The Naked Truth

    Rubgy: The Naked Truth

    For those of you unfamiliar with rugby, one naked truth separates it from all other sports. This time-honored tradition is practiced by virtually all rugby clubs around the world: When…

    Sister Dana sez, “It’s our International High Holy Day of Celebrating Creative Queerness.”

    Sister Dana sez, “It’s our International High Holy Day of Celebrating Creative Queerness.”

    By Sister Van Iquity Sister Dana sez, “It’s our International High Holy Day of Celebrating Creative Queerness—otherwise known as Halloween. Please do your part! Stay safe but insane: grrrlll go…

    San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

    San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

    The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (SFTFF) is the world’s first and longest running transgender film festival. And this November 10–13, SFTFF celebrates its 15th Anniversary festival with four days…

    San Francisco Opera’s Costume Design Virtuoso: Christopher Verdosci

    San Francisco Opera’s Costume Design Virtuoso: Christopher Verdosci

    Entering the Costume Department of San Francisco Opera is like stepping into the workshop of a dream. Boxes of silk, metallics, wool and other quality materials line the walls, with…