The Family Outing (nonfiction/memoir – hardbound) by Jessie Hempel Jessi Hempel was raised in a picture-perfect, middle-class American family. But the truth was far from perfect. By the time Jessi reached…
Catwalk by Vivienne Westwood Westwood, punk rock pioneer and climate activist, was also one of Britain’s most original fashion designers. This weighty collection is an absolute must for followers of…
By Elisa Quinzi — Planetary energy at the new year stalled our resolutions. However, by now we have the green light to not only move forward, but in all directions.…
On Wednesday, December 14th, Oasis owner D’Arcy Drollinger and emcee Heklina opened the doors at Oasis welcoming a sellout crowd comprised of diverse personalities and identities, all of whom had…
By Joanie Juster– As the days grow shorter, it’s clear there isn’t enough time in the day to stay on top of all the news. From post-election drama to the…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. As we get ready to start a new year, I wanted to let you know about a…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– As communities in parts of Oakland for decades have been disproportionately impacted by air pollution and higher rates of asthma and cancer, we…
By John Lewis– A few weeks ago, I was with hundreds of other LGBTIQ people and supporters outside the Tokyo District Court building awaiting the court’s decision in an historic…
By Rabbi Mychal Copeland– The hanukkiah, the special menorah for the Hanukkah holiday, displays eight candles of equal height, one for each night of the celebration. But the ninth candle,…
On December 2, 2022, July Andrea Muñoz passed away unexpectedly at the youthful age of 40+-none-of-your-business. Originally from Colombia, July made her way across the U.S. after immigrating to the…
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