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    John Maynard Keynes: ‘Dismal Science’ and ‘Gay Romance’

    John Maynard Keynes: ‘Dismal Science’ and ‘Gay Romance’

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– When the Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle described economics as “the dismal science,” he never meant an economist could not be a bit of a Jack the…

    Brilliant New Film Celebrates Billy Tipton Living His Authentic Self

    Brilliant New Film Celebrates Billy Tipton Living His Authentic Self

    By Jan Wahl– He was a fine jazz pianist and singer. He developed a reputable touring and recording career along with his group The Billy Tipton Trio. He retired early…

    Cocktails with Heather: Gin Negroni

    Cocktails with Heather: Gin Negroni

    By Heather Freyer– When it comes to aperitifs and classic cocktails like the Negroni, look no further than Bombay Sapphire Gin. The botanicals found in Bombay Sapphire Gin create a…

    Dykes With Drills: Cutting Drywall

    Dykes With Drills: Cutting Drywall

    By Julie Peri– A very useful skill to know is how to cut drywall. Drywall, also known as sheetrock, is actually very easy to cut. First, measure for where you…

    In Memoriam: Deb Gumbley (1951–2021)

    Deb Gumbley passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021, at her home in Portland, Oregon, leaving behind her beloved partner of 28 years, Lynne Klaeveman. Deb also leaves behind the…

    In Loving Memory of Janice Mirikitani

    In Loving Memory of Janice Mirikitani

    By Andrea Shorter– “I found that my wounds begin to heal when the voices of those endangered by silence are given power. The silence of hopelessness, of despair buried in…

    Ann Rostow: I Heart Good Republicans

    Ann Rostow: I Heart Good Republicans

    By Ann Rostow– I Heart Good Republicans  Did you ever imagine you’d feel a sense of solidarity with Liz Cheney? Do you remember Liz Cheney back in the day? The…

    In Memoriam: Sally Miller Gearhart (1931–2021)

    In Memoriam: Sally Miller Gearhart (1931–2021)

    Lesbian activist Sally Miller Gearhart, who helped launch the field of Women’s Studies and with Harvey Milk was key to the defeat of anti-gay Proposition 6 that would have banned…

    Our Historic & Transformative State Budget

    Our Historic & Transformative State Budget

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Thanks to record-breaking revenues and federal stimulus funds, we can build our state back boldly. As Assembly Budget Chair, I had the opportunity to be a…

    Counting Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court

    Counting Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– The night Donald Trump was elected president nearly five years ago, we remember asking each other in despair: Will conservative religious forces go to…