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Speaking Up, Not Standing By

I live on a small side-street in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. I suppose some might actually call it an alley. While it’s not a scary alley, it’s also not a charming alley full of...

Christine Maulhardt Vaughan

#MeToo Should Include Domestic Violence Too; Silence Allows Abuse to Continue

The recent #MeToo campaign demonstrated the power of speaking out against gender-based violence.

Peter Long, Ph.D.

A Movement to Modernize Our Health System is Spreading Across California

A movement to modernize our health system is spreading to communities across California.

Peter Long, Ph.D.

Defending the Dream

The Trump Administration's decision to end DACA is an inhumane act that impacts all of us and stymies progress.

Peter Long, Ph.D.

Coming Together and Forging Ahead

During a time in which there seems to be a dearth of good news, we have some to share: Californians are working together — and perhaps more diligently and creatively than ever — to support the most...

Peter Long, Ph.D.

Brush, Treat, Repeat.

My husband and I recently became the people to two delightful and raucous puppies. I’ve never before had a dog in my adult life - let alone two - and learning to understand and relate to them has...

Gwyneth Tripp

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