By Ann Rostow Wishing and Hoping Before I start, do you think it’s unpatriotic of me to wish that Trump remains in office? I also wish that he continues to…
By Dr. Bill Lipsky Once upon a time, long, long ago, “very near to the region of the Terrestrial Paradise,” there was a legendary island. “One of the wildest in…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting Immigrant communities are afraid. They’re afraid to visit their families outside the country because they may be turned away when coming back. They’re afraid to report…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large As our homeless population continues to grow, it is essential to pledge resources to help our homeless neighbors find safety and shelter. I…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis Many of us felt the sting of Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States and feared how it would affect our lives. …
By Mark A. Ryle When you serve 19 million nutritious meals to seniors and critically ill neighbors in your community, you learn a thing or two along the way. At…
In the Legion of Honor Permanent Collection Although acquired as a portrait of the duchesse de Châteauroux, a mistress of Louis XV (1710–1774), Jean-Marc Nattier (1685–1766) has, in fact, personified…
By Jenn Bowman (Editor’s Note: Teacher Jenn Bowman of San Francisco’s Mission High School is teaching LGBTQ Studies. In this column, Bowman’s students share their thoughts about LGBTQ-related matters, including…
By Catherine Sakimura The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) was founded in 1977 to help mothers who were losing their children when they came out as lesbian or bisexual.…
Compiled by Dennis McMillan Supreme Court Lets Stand California Ban on Anti-Gay Therapy The Supreme Court has again rejected a challenge to California’s ban on so-called gay conversion therapy. The…
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