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Do Endorsements Matter? Election
“Endorsed by the San Francisco Democratic Party,” or “Endorsed by the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club.” What does such a statement mean, and does it carry any weight? Why…
San Francisco LGBT Data Collection Legislation
On April 12, Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced legislation that, if passed, would mandate five city departments to collect voluntary information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of their clients…
City College Pride
I take being a San Francisco City College Trustee very seriously. In addition to making important governance decisions, serving as a visible and accessible ambassador is crucial during this challenging…
Potty Talk
Recently, the forces that have fought for years against equal rights for LGBT people, changing their focus away from marriage, have been talking a lot about bathrooms. This potty talk…
Lunar New Year Deserves Recognition
Next month, California celebrates Harvey Milk Day. The power of this observance lies in its capacity to teach an important lesson: in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.…
Supporting the Alzheimer’s Association Is a No Brainer
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report was released just this week. The new edition of Facts and Figures provides the most up to date information…
Who Is Not Running for DCCC?
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, or DCCC, has become the hottest ticket in town. The most down-ballot of races has suddenly become the most sought-after elected office in…
Appreciating the Young and the Mature
Young and sparky versus mature and refined. If we’re lucky, we’ll get to experience both within ourselves. In the meantime, two recent and similarly sized test cars—the Audi Q3 2.0T…
Second Chances
By Alex Randolph, City College Trustee The other day a friend of mine wanted to get dinner at one of those new restaurants popping up all over town. I quickly…
Women Leaders Shine at Democratic State Convention
Photos courtesy of Leslie Katz Now that it is Women’s History Month, it seems appropriate to take a look at some of the extraordinary women elected officials in California. At…
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