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    ‘I Am VAXXY R U?’

    ‘I Am VAXXY R U?’

    By Liam P. Mayclem– “I am VAXXY r u?” This is what friend and artist Jason Dilley said to me in a phone call in February of this year. What…

    When to Use a Jigsaw

    When to Use a Jigsaw

    By Julie Peri– A jigsaw is a great tool to use for making intricate cuts and curves. The thin blade and variable speed allow you to pivot and make incredibly…

    What a Difference 17 Years Make: Cicadas and LGBTIQ Equality

    What a Difference 17 Years Make: Cicadas and LGBTIQ Equality

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– 2021 is a special year. Although cicadas and their sonorous sounds are a regular part of summer in much of the world, this summer…

    Congratulations, Lavender Graduates of 2021

    Congratulations, Lavender Graduates of 2021

    By Andrea Shorter– It is the season of college and university graduations, and a few weeks ago I was invited by the LGBTQ student organization at my alma mater to…

    33 Years of LYRIC Pride – Annual Open House Will Be Virtual for 2021

    33 Years of LYRIC Pride – Annual Open House Will Be Virtual for 2021

    By Araceli Nuñez Lee– It all started with a sandwich. In 1988 over a lunch near San Francisco’s Civic Center, Donna Keiko Ozawa and B. Dana Kivel had a vision…

    It’s Time to Get Rid of Jaywalking Tickets

    It’s Time to Get Rid of Jaywalking Tickets

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– I’ve done it. You probably have too. A flower shop or a store catches your eye on the other side of the street while walking. Maybe…

    Oakland City Council Leadership Writes to Major League Baseball

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On May 14, 2021, Oakland City Council leadership wrote to Major League Baseball about the negotiations to keep the A’s in Oakland. The…

    The Best of Times, The Worst of Times in One Day: June 6, 1981

    The Best of Times, The Worst of Times in One Day: June 6, 1981

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– On June 6, 1981, two things happened that caused seismic shifts in our world that continue to affect us and will for the rest of our…

    Coming Out as a Transgender Man in Israel

    By Dorian-Dean Van Allen– Growing up transgender is never easy, especially when it comes to living in different countries with different rules and levels of acceptance. Fighting for trans rights…

    A Family Tradition: Original Joe’s

    A Family Tradition: Original Joe’s

    By David Landis– History and tradition are truly a very good thing—especially when it comes to food! In a town like San Francisco, where new restaurant openings are a dime…