By Andrea Shorter– Now that NASA has successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Mars in further search of other intelligent or not so intelligent life forms, perhaps we can now…
The Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza (FHMP) on February 22 announced the selection of local design firm SWA to reimagine and redesign Harvey Milk Plaza, an important initial investment by…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– The numbers are striking. A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found nearly two million adult Californians are behind on their rent. State budget officials estimate the…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On February 16, 2021, the Biden Administration through FEMA, and Governor Newsom through the California Office of Emergency Services, together with local leaders,…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– “Change” is a small word, but it holds more different meanings than most words in our vocabulary. It’s both a verb and a noun. After almost…
By Jan Wahl– He’s often called “a gay icon.” The internet lauds him as a six-time Emmy winner. His appearances on Hollywood Squares and writing for the Academy Award shows…
By Elisa Quinzi– To the degree that we acknowledge the validity of astrology, is the degree that we acknowledge the existence of a mysterious intelligent ordering of the universe. This…
By Michele Karlsberg– Flower of Iowa, an historical novel by Lance Ringel, is a sprawling tale of battle, courage, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love.…
By Ann Rostow– Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously! Let’s start with videos. Last time I implored you all to check out The West Wing-style credits featuring Joe Biden and…
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