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    Do Qualifications Matter?

    Do Qualifications Matter?

    A few columns back, I noted that it has been found that women who run for office often feel compelled to be better prepared and extremely well versed on issues…

    In the News, October 29, 2015 issue

    By Dennis McMillan San Francisco Is Changing the Face of AIDS Treatment World Health Organization has issued new guidelines for the treatment and prevention of HIV, calling on the rest…

    The Lavender Scare

    The Lavender Scare

    Teacher Lyndsey Schlax of the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts is teaching the nation’s first on-site high school LGBT course, according to district officials. In this column,…

    Jane Kim Is In, Chancellor Lamb Is Honored, and City College’s Rough Road Ahead

    Jane Kim Is In, Chancellor Lamb Is Honored,  and City College’s Rough Road Ahead

    The State Senate Race Gets Interesting Next year’s election to succeed termed-out State Senator Mark Leno has gotten a little more exciting, with Supervisor Jane Kim’s recent announcement that she…

    Two Fine Choices for Rideshare Driving

    Two Fine Choices for Rideshare Driving

    Chances are, you’ve been a rideshare rider. Uber, Lyft and Sidecar have transformed the previously cab-starved San Francisco into a place where a cheap ride across town is a few…

    Key Races in the November 3 Election

    Key Races in the November 3 Election

    Another fall, another election season. Many of you may have already completed your vote-by-mail ballot and sent it in. If so, thank you for voting! If you have not, I…

    Vote Yes on Prop A: More Affordable Housing Without a Tax Increase

    Vote Yes on Prop A: More Affordable Housing  Without a Tax Increase

    Prop A authorizes a $310 million housing bond to finance the construction, development and preservation of affordable housing that prioritizes seniors, middle income families, veterans and disabled persons. Prop A…

    Path Forged, Next Steps Needed

    Path Forged, Next Steps Needed

    We just finished celebrating the DCCC Ultimate Women’s Power Luncheon hosted by Leader Nancy Pelosi. Last year, the luncheon featured Hillary Clinton. This year, it honored Senator Boxer, and every…

    Oakland’s Housing Crisis—Success and Moving Forward

    Oakland’s Housing Crisis—Success and Moving Forward

    On September 30, I along with my colleagues on the City Council held a Special Council Meeting on Hous­ing and unanimously passed Oakland’s Housing Equity Roadmap—a comprehensive plan to address…

    Get Covered in 2016

    Get Covered in 2016

    Life-saving changes are well under way through federal health care reform, or the Affordable Care Act, and we must stand up to the chal­lenge. We all know someone with no…