By Andrea Shorter– An October surprise is defined as a news event deliberately created or timed, or sometimes occurring spontaneously, to influence the outcome of an election, particularly for the…
By John Lewis– I’ve been a “political junkie” since I was 10 years old and followed every presidential election closely ever since. Naturally, I was very excited when I could…
By Rebecca Rolfe– As we work together to find a new, safe normal and brace for the election, we are keeping our eyes firmly on the prize: making sure San…
Small businesses are a fundamental part of San Francisco’s heart and soul, and have been one of the hardest-hit groups during the pandemic. The Center’s small business services have supported…
By Maceo Persson– Nineteen years ago, attending high school in Orange County, I was horrified by the overwhelming majority of “Yes on 22” signs in my community promoting a ban…
By Philip Ruth– “The New Normal” is a term we hear a lot these days, but the public health situation around which it attempts to place structure is unfolding in…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Waking up to a dark, hazy orange sky on September 9 was a simultaneously eerie and alarming experience. It felt like a scene from a futuristic…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– It seems that every day there is a report of a fatal hit and run or reckless speeding that has resulted in serious…
Pioneering Transgender and Labor Activist Denise D’Anne Former Harvey Milk Club Co-President and early transgender advocate Denise D’Anne passed on September 2 at her Guerrero Street Home. She was 86.…
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