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    In the News: 6.13.19

    California Poised to Be First State to Provide Healthcare to Undocumented Immigrants California Democrats in the state legislature, during the afternoon of Sunday, June 9, agreed on a proposed budget…

    Ann Rostow: Thanks for Next to Nothing

    Ann Rostow: Thanks for Next to Nothing

    By Ann Rostow– Thanks for Next to Nothing It appears that I made a mistake in my last column, reporting that Trump “declines to issue Pride proclamations.” Apparently, my top-of-the-head…

    State Democratic Convention: 14 Presidential Candidates, 3400+ Delegates, 2 Pulled Muscles

    State Democratic Convention: 14 Presidential Candidates, 3400+ Delegates, 2 Pulled Muscles

    By Louise “Lou” Fischer– From May 31–June 2, the Moscone Center hosted the California Democratic Party (CADEM) Convention that served as a preview of the upcoming 2020 presidential campaign. Fourteen…

    Commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprisings Today and 50 Years from Now

    Commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprisings Today and 50 Years from Now

    By Andrea Shorter– 1968. Much has been written, film documented, recalled and revisited about the series of epic events of 1968. Among the most obvious and notable are the assassinations…

    A First for Pride Month

    A First for Pride Month

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– I’ve never been prouder to hail from California. Our state has the largest LGBT population in the country and is home to more than 40 local…

    Supporting a Budget That Supports Our Communities

    Supporting a Budget That Supports Our Communities

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– Writing a budget is about the numbers, and it is also about our values. After the release of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s budget proposal,…

    Hardworking Advocate for LGBTQ Businesses to Be Honored

    Hardworking Advocate for LGBTQ Businesses to Be Honored

    With his time, passion and genuine concern for others, Paul Pendergast has for decades worked to benefit the Bay Area’s LGBTQ business community. When he is present on stage, it…

    Golden Gate Business Association: Letter from Leadership, Member Spotlight and More!

          GGBA Letter from Leadership: A Call for Board Development By Dr. Krystal Drwencke– Serving on the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) Board has opened my eyes in…

    Diary from AIDS Life/Cycle 2019

    Diary from AIDS Life/Cycle 2019

                          AIDS/LifeCycle recently announced that it has raised $16,755,967 for lifesaving medical and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS…

    Middle Income Older Adults Need New Policies and Programs That Will Work for Them

    Middle Income Older Adults Need New Policies and Programs That Will Work for Them

    By Dr. Marcy Adelman– Joan and Lucy are members of an increasing population of older adults in their 70s and 80s who will need some type of assistance to support…