Despite comprising half of the population in the United States, women at the most comprise 20 percent of elected officials, media figures, and private sector leadership roles acros... Read More
After The Ball — a popular waltz written in 1891 by Charles K. Harris — tells the story of a gentleman who sees his beloved kissing another man at a festive party, whereupon he... Read More
My friend andy recently celebrated a milestone graduation. There was a cap and gown, a crisp diploma, a clip-on tie — and plenty of cake. Andy graduated from kindergarten at Gor... Read More
Parks and open spaces are San Francisco’s great equalizer. They are free to anyone, from any age and neighborhood, to use and enjoy as they wish. They enhance our quality of life... Read More
“Art for sale! Art for sale! “yelled a child’s strident voice, over the calm of our street. Initially reacting like the general curmudgeon that I am when it comes... Read More
Everyone deserves equal pay for equal work. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many workers across the country and here in San Francisco — especially for women. Women compri... Read More
The last couple of months have revealed serious flaws in the “too big to fail” house of cards held up by the pillars of the gig economy. San Francisco has long put out ... Read More
He has a peculiar orange face and a lumpish, doughy body he tries to contain within costly suits of broadcloth and grey sharkskin, dark blue blazers, and crisp white shirts. His ac... Read More
Government budgets are moral documents. They are a true reflection of a government’s priorities and values. Budgets detail exactly how government is choosing to spend to addr... Read More
Last month we celebrated the 111th anniversary of the Great Earthquake and Fire. Per tradition, city and community leaders gathered at Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street (one ... Read More
For Christmas this past year, my darling husband gave me a fancy-schmantzy Fitbit! Little did I know how much the little noodge of a wrist thingy would figure in my recovery from k... Read More
For this month’s column, I will be answering some of your questions regarding my recently introduced project labor policy, helping small businesses, and responding to the fir... Read More
There’s a lot on my plate, not just as a supervisor, but with many of the other hats I get to wear through public service. Last month, I was honored when Senate Pro Tem Kevin... Read More
When I told my Marina Times editor I was producing the March column by magic with a wave of my newly acquired wand, she probably thought me crazier than usual, but I am here to tel... Read More
Lombard street, known as “the crookedest street in the world,” is a famous tourist attraction and landmark. People from around the world recognize and visit this world-... Read More