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    Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Musical Extravaganza

    Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Musical Extravaganza

    Photos by Sandy Morris The 8th Annual Musical Extravaganza Benefit supporting the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic was held on Sunday, October 8, at The Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Radio producer…

    Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence the Queens of Halloween?

    Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence the Queens of Halloween?

    By Sister Roma– The short answer to the question posed in the title of this piece is yes! I know for a fact that the Sisters are indeed the Queens of Halloween…

    Ann Rostow: Give It Up, Catholics!

    Ann Rostow: Give It Up, Catholics!

    By Ann Rostow– Give It Up, Catholics! I never know what to say when the Pope does something relatively nice for our community, emphasis on “relatively.” I gather we are…

    ‘Tis the Season

    ‘Tis the Season

    By Joanie Juster– If you’re reading this, that means you have survived Folsom Street Fair, Castro Street Fair, and any number of other events, but there’s more around the corner.…

    More Resources Targeting Organized Retail Theft

    More Resources Targeting Organized Retail Theft

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Videos shown on news outlets and social media across the state have captured large groups of thieves stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise in a matter…

    Oakland Lowers Speed Limits in Commercial Districts to Save Lives

    Oakland Lowers Speed Limits in Commercial Districts to Save Lives

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– A new state law (AB 43) enables Oakland to lower speed limits in high traffic areas in the city. On September 25, Oakland…

    Donna Sachet, “The Grand Ducal Council…”

    Donna Sachet, “The Grand Ducal Council…”

    By Donna Sachet– The Grand Ducal Council is to be congratulated on a spectacular weekend, starting with their 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 22, at the California Academy of…

    Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication: Shannon Minter’s Milestone Anniversary at the National Center for Lesbian Rights

    Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication: Shannon Minter’s Milestone Anniversary at the National Center for Lesbian Rights

    By Christopher Vasquez– “Principled,” “brilliant,” and “quirky.” Those are just some of the words that Shannon Minter’s colleagues used to describe him, but probably the most accurate would be “much-beloved.”…

    Round-the-Clock Celebration of Banned Books

    Round-the-Clock Celebration of Banned Books

    By Joanie Juster– Across the country, people who believe in free speech have been rising up to fight back against the epidemic of book bans that has swept the U.S.…

    Celebrate Intellectual Freedom with the San Francisco Public Library

    Celebrate Intellectual Freedom with the San Francisco Public Library

    Banned Books Week ends on October 7, but the San Francisco Public Library will continue to step into the national debate with public programs and displays designed to raise awareness…