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    Love, Bravery, and Tragedy

    Love, Bravery, and Tragedy

    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.…

    From Living a Double Life to Rediscovering Unconditional Family Love

    From Living a Double Life to Rediscovering Unconditional Family Love

    By Michael Tate– My late maternal grandmother, Mary McKay, was born on February 12, 1912. For as long as I can remember, we would gather at her home every year…

    Ann Rostow: Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously!

    Ann Rostow: Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously!

    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…

    Pete Buttigieg and the ‘Damned Lesbian’

    Pete Buttigieg and the ‘Damned Lesbian’

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– When Pete Buttigieg won Senate confirmation last week becoming the first openly gay member of the Cabinet, our thoughts immediately turned to the first…

    The Profits of Poverty

    By Derek Barnes– Many acknowledge that America is the wealthiest nation, but we are failing miserably in eradicating poverty on our own shores. Why haven’t we made more progress in…

    Local Businesses Persevere Despite Pandemic, Crime, and Chainstores

    Local Businesses Persevere Despite Pandemic, Crime, and Chainstores

    By Robert Holgate and Jennifer Kroot– Hayes Valley is one of the last independent shopping neighborhoods in San Francisco. The uniqueness, vibrance, and charm of Hayes Valley is largely due…

    New Public Safety Initiative Launches in the Castro/Upper Market District

    Castro Cares ( https://castrocbd.org/castro-cares/ ), a unique community collaborative managed by the Castro Community Benefit District (CBD), on February 4 launched a comprehensive, three-pronged program dedicated to improving public safety,…

    Don’t Miss These Benefits in Stimulus 2.0

    Don’t Miss These Benefits in Stimulus 2.0

    By Brandon Miller, CFP– I haven’t seen the new Wonder Woman movie, but I hear it’s not as good as the first one. At least you still get to see…

    Lesbians and Gays Depicted on Currency

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Not too long ago, the Bank of England made a surprising, but welcome, announcement. “The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street,” as the institution is affectionately called,…

    Dr. Corbett Is In: Getting Vaccinated to See the 96th Black History Month

    Dr. Corbett Is In: Getting Vaccinated to See the 96th Black History Month

    By Andrea Shorter– Happy Birthday, Black History Month! This year you are 95 years old. Born in 1926 as “Negro History Week” as a creation of historian and educator Carter…