San Francisco lags behind other communities in providing a vital, vibrant and ecologically sustainable urban canopy, as well as open space in the city.
California is a bellwether state. California was the first state in the United States to overturn the laws against interracial marriage. It took 19 years for the rest of the country to come around to that point of view.
We are not going to turn our backs on people who have been persecuted, turn our backs on people who have been threatened by terror.
Even if Donald Trump's successful, it's the beginning of the end if this rhetoric persists in the Republican Party.
I act on my principles, whether they're popular or not.
President Trump is quick to attack American students, immigrants, women, the LGBT community, journalists, and our international allies but he is either too weak or too ignorant to stand up to white supremacists and others who spew hatred.
I've never been a fan of pretense or procrastination. After all, our state is defined by its independent, outspoken spirit.
Prop 8 did something that no other state in the history of this country has done. It took away the rights of people that already were legally affirmed. Imagine someone putting something on the ballot saying your wedding, your marriage is no longer valid.
The 21st Century has begun as an era of uncertainty, with a heightened focus on security and public safety.
While it was refreshing to finally see an openly gay man speak at a Republican convention, it doesn't remove the stain of selecting Mike Pence, America's most anti-LGBT governor.
San Francisco businesses face many challenges, including high rents, regulatory burdens, and the rising cost of workers compensation insurance and employee health plans.
We have rules that no longer are relevant to the world we're living in. Our regulatory system can't keep up.
I'll be kicked out before I rust out.
I'm sick and tired of politics and politicians as usual.
Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting.
