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Ann Rostow—- Who Watches the Watchers?
By Ann Rostow Who Watches the Watchers? One of the under-reported aspects of the whole North Carolina fiasco is that the state’s new anti-trans law, HB2, contains no enforcement details.…
Improving Care for Pregnant and Parenting Foster Youth
Leeosha has been going through foster care in Alameda County since she was four years old. Although repeat shifts from one home to another caused her to rebel and fall…
Remove Cannabis Industry Restrictions and Criminal Records for Ex-Offenders
As Oakland’s Citywide Elected Councilmember, and an advocate for the taxation and regulation of cannabis, I have been actively involved in Oakland’s nation-leading work for over a decade, to provide…
Momentum Building as Presidential Primary Election Comes to California
Now that the Presidential Primary Election is finally coming to California, we can be excited about the opportunity to have a say in who will be our next President. As…
Slowing Down
Life always seems to be a little slower whenever someone you know dies or is very sick. You think about the last time you shared a moment together, the memories…
Memorial for Eileen Hansen, Community Activist and Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club Leader
A memorial and gathering to honor Eileen Hansen took place this past weekend at Hibernia Beach in the Castro. Hansen, who remained politically active while bravely fighting cancer, was a…
Foundation Established in Memory of Sergio Klor de Alva
Family and friends of Sergio Klor de Alva have just established a 501(c )3 charitable foundation, “In the Interest of Justice.” The fund was set up to grant “Sergio Klor…
Spontaneous Gathering in Memory of JP Leddy, GGBA President
By Dennis McMillan An assemblage of nearly a hundred friends of Jon Paul “JP” Leddy gathered on April 27 at Castro & Market Streets aka “Hibernia Beach”/the Bank of America…
Celebrating 20 Years of Advancing Women’s Health & Transforming Women’s Lives
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. Some of the Center’s key accomplishments over the past two decades include: establishment of…
Mentoring a New Generation of Women Health Care Professionals
By Anna Christie One of the core missions of the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health is the mentoring of women contemplating, or currently pursuing, careers in the…
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