By Andrea Shorter– Is it possible to focus on anything else in political theater besides the debacle that plays out daily regarding the Trump administration’s failing response to the coronavirus…
By Brett Andrews– Some things don’t have to change. We are who we are. Thank god. While this pandemic will prevent us from marching down Market Street in colorful mass…
For the past 24 years, hundreds of volunteers have gathered near the top of Twin Peaks to install The Pink Triangle, a beloved symbol of hope and inclusion. Led by…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Compared to just a few months ago, our world is completely different. As Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I have written about all the good…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On May 12, the Oakland City Council had the honor of unanimously passing an important resolution: Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, and Honoring…
“My name is Rufus! I’m just seven months old and still fascinated by the world around me. I love hanging out with other dogs and dream of having a canine…
By Louise “Lou” Fischer– So here we are, week 7 (or is it 8? who knows anymore) of captivity and I’ve realized 2 things: 1) Trump sucks as president. He really…
By Brett Andrews– From its best vantage point, this moment is all about the community pulling together. Sheltering in place is an act of community. It’s also a privilege. And…
By John Lewis– Every so often, you meet someone who changes the way you look at the world. One such a person for me is the highly acclaimed and sought-after…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting I don’t have to tell you; our world has changed drastically. I commend our state and local leaders who took decisive action to slow the spread…
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