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    Two Practical Electric Cars

    Two Practical Electric Cars

    By Philip Ruth– The Chevy Bolt has been getting some press lately. A recall for battery fires has added another layer to the discussion of electric vehicle (EV) safety, even…

    In Memoriam

    Lenn Keller, Founder of the Bay Area Lesbian Archives1951–2020 Curator, photographer, and filmmaker Lenn Keller, who founded the Bay Area Lesbian Archives (BALA) in 2014, has died of cancer. In…

    Michael Dillon: First Among Men

    Michael Dillon: First Among Men

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Had he wanted the attention, Michael Dillon could have become one of the world’s most famous physicians—not for developing a new medical procedure or discovering an…

    Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Looks Back on 2020 and Shares Plans for Future

    Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Looks Back on 2020 and Shares Plans for Future

    By Supervisor Rafael Mandelman– (Editor’s Note: With this piece we welcome back the voice of Rafael Mandelman, who for several years was a popular San Francisco Bay Times columnist. While…

    202Q: Two Moons Over America?

    202Q: Two Moons Over America?

    By John Lewis– On an early September evening several months ago, I opened my eyes from meditation and gazed out our back window at a hauntingly beautiful half-moon, glowing orange…

    More Than a Number: Losing Our Greatest Generation During COVID-19

    By Andrea Shorter– A few days from today, my maternal grandmother would have been 95 years old. She was not one for celebrating birthdays, but every year, her mindset about…

    Honoring Our Relative Lost to COVID-19, Robert L. Meyers (1936–2020)

    Honoring Our Relative Lost to COVID-19, Robert L. Meyers (1936–2020)

    By Louise “Lou” Fischer– On July 11, 2020, my partner Amy Meyers—also a contributor and friend to the San Francisco Bay Times—and I got the dreaded phone call that we…

    Schools Must Reopen

    Schools Must Reopen

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– As a parent of two daughters, I’m worried about the effects distance learning is having on our children during the pandemic. They’re falling further behind in…

    It Is Time to Clear Up Political Mail

    It Is Time to Clear Up Political Mail

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– The November 2020 Elections were pretty rough—and involved massive expenditures by wealthy corporations trying to buy their way, who sought special loopholes for…

    A Desire to Marry the Prince, Not the Princess

    A Desire to Marry the Prince, Not the Princess

    By Honey Mahogany– I remember the very first time I actually vocalized my queerness. I was very young, just barely in pre-school. I remember that I was sitting with friends…