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The Profits of Poverty (Part 2)
By Derek Barnes– In last month’s column, we looked at political and economic systems that create the conditions that have institutionalized poverty for over 50M people in the U.S. Let’s…
Herbert Howe and Ramón Novarro: A Hollywood Love Story
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Theirs was one of the great romances of the golden age of the silent screen. The movie-going public, however, who then wanted to know everything about…
From Fedoras to Cloches to Cowboys: Hats!
By Jan Wahl– It takes guts to wear a fabulous hat. Or, they may just be a cool way not to have to style your hair. I’ve always loved them.…
Two Crossovers for Off-Roading
By Philip Ruth– Credentials can take a long time to develop. In the case of developing a crossover that could do some serious off-roading, the brands we’ll check out this…
Sally Gearhart Recognized in Documentary Film-in-Progress
In 2014, while shooting a short documentary about lesbians and aging, Bay Area filmmaker Deborah Craig stumbled across octogenarian Sally Gearhart living alone in a remote and ramshackle cabin in…
Ann Rostow: Once More unto the Breach
By Ann Rostow– Once More unto the Breach— As this issue goes to press, the House is poised to pass our signature civil rights legislation, the Equality Act, for a…
Mission Control: All Systems A-Go to Land the Equality Act
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…
Harvey Milk Plaza Project Announces Design Reset
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…
Eviction Moratorium Extended
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…
Making Sure Vaccines Are Available for Everyone
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,…
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