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    Last Call Before the Stars Go Out

    Last Call Before the Stars Go Out

    By Dina Novarr– Sometimes the universe shows us exactly what we need to see, when we need to see it. Last week, three black holes were caught red-handed devouring massive…

    End of an Era?

    End of an Era?

    By Donna Sachet– When lost in an unforgiving desert, one’s only hope is the appearance of an oasis, a welcoming harbor of refreshing water, cool shade, and protection from the…

    Our Phenomenal Sister Patty

    Our Phenomenal Sister Patty

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– It’s hard for us to use the past tense when describing our phenomenal sister and sister-in-law Patty Gaffney. But slightly less than two years…

    Michael J. Wong: Practicing Love Loudly Through Equation and Ensemble

    Michael J. Wong: Practicing Love Loudly Through Equation and Ensemble

    By Sir Kippy Marks– “Practice Makes Love Easy” highlights the notion that, over time, the challenges and complexities of human relationships become more manageable; we are all partners in developing…

    Sacred Minds, Profane Matters

    Sacred Minds, Profane Matters

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– According to the distinguished Renaissance humanist and scholar Girolamo Cardano (1501–1576), “Jàcopo Bonfàdio (c. 1508–1550), a man otherwise not in the last place among the erudite,…

    Under the Influence: The Power of an Authentic Voice

    Under the Influence: The Power of an Authentic Voice

    By Dina Novarr– San Francisco has long been a city where food meets feeling. We cry over oysters, whisper sweet nothings to our single-origin pour overs, and Instagram our way…

    The Mission: Food, Art, and Social Justice

    The Mission: Food, Art, and Social Justice

    By David Landis– San Francisco has a long and rich history, dating back centuries. From the Miwok Native Americans, through the Gold Rush, to the Beatniks, the Hippie movement, the…

    Women at the Center of Summer Sport Spectacle

    Women at the Center of Summer Sport Spectacle

    By Beth Schnitzer– WNBA Momentum & All-Star Power If July 2025 felt a little extra electric, we can thank the women of the WNBA for turning up the voltage—even when…

    What Do We Do? Stand Up, Fight Back!

    What Do We Do? Stand Up, Fight Back!

    By Joanie Juster– Honest and truly, this is meant to be a pep talk. But first we need to acknowledge what we’re up against. For months we’ve been saying it’s…

    The Rescissions Act of 2025 Threatens to Gut Numerous LGBTQ+-Related Programs

    The Rescissions Act of 2025 Threatens to Gut Numerous LGBTQ+-Related Programs

    As of this writing, the Trump administration is putting pressure on Congress to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025, following the administration’s successful recent passage of the One Big Beautiful…