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    Democracy at City College, A Hell of a Campaign, President Tang, and Battles Ahead

    Democracy at City College, A Hell of a Campaign, President Tang, and Battles Ahead

    Congratulations to my newly elected colleagues on the City College Board of Trustees. Newcomers Amy Bacharach, Brigitte Davila and Thea Selby joined veteran member John Rizzo in winning seats, giving…

    Seniors, Caregiving and the Holiday Blues

    Seniors, Caregiving and the Holiday Blues

    At its best, the holiday season should be a time of happiness and joy, of being nestled in the loving bosom of family and friends. It is a wonderful picture,…

    Two from Mitsubishi Pack Plenty Into A Very Parkable Footprint

    Two from Mitsubishi Pack Plenty Into  A Very Parkable Footprint

    As we LGBTs fight for visibility in the mainstream, so too does Mitsubishi continue its fight to pull itself out of the margins. It has been selling cars in the US since…

    Ann Rostow: Circuit Split!

    By Ann Rostow Circuit Split! As you surely know by now, on November 5, a 2-1 panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against marriage…

    Tribute to Phyllis

    Attorney General Kamala Harris Phyllis has been a supporter since my earliest days in public service. She and Del always encouraged me to focus on caring for the vulnerable and…

    Do Ask Do Tell

    Do Ask Do Tell

    On November 4, several women won local elections. Libby Schaaf will become the next Mayor of Oakland. San Francisco Supervisor Malia Cohen won re-election to the San Francisco Board of…

    Silver Linings and Writings on the Wall Photos courtesy of Emerge California

    Silver Linings and Writings on the Wall                         Photos courtesy of Emerge California

    California Democrats garnered big wins all across the state earlier this month in the November General Election, and those victories provided a much-needed silver lining to an otherwise bruising and…

    Caregiving – The Missing Link?

    Caregiving – The Missing Link?

    As we age, we are likely to need major surgery at some point. Mine was a knee replacement. However, like many others who are aging today, I have been generally…

    Anchors Away

    Anchors Away

    The new Anal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research Study (ANCHOR) is about to open enrollment at UCSF and other cities. The rates of anal cancer are increasing in general, and are about…

    Love Letters Inspire Wedding Vows

    To paraphrase Forrest Gump’s mama: Weddings are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Weddings are flavored by the couple as well as by…