Thank you for your thoughtful letter. I am disappointed too that the library is ignoring its own policy in favor of a bad faith “discussion” whose real purpose is to demonize and dehumanize vulnerable members of our community. Giving a veneer of legitimacy to this event will mostly help t…
As a parent of a high schooler, I am proud of our kids every day. This was another wonderful example of kids exceeding expectations, finding their voice and working together. I was a bit worried about so many kids gathering without supervision, but the organization was impressive. Protest…
This is disgusting. I can’t believe this was given space here. There is overwhelming coverage from multiple sources showing children are starving and dying. It was foreseeable and preventable - millions of people are trapped and virtually no food has been allowed in for months. Educate yo…
The president takes an oath to preserve, protect, and defect our Constitution. The fifth amendment says that no one in the U.S., non-citizens included, shall be "deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law." If they are criminals, fine, send them to jail, but never …
I am getting so tired of this debate and the disproportionate attention while women's sports as a whole still receives much less support and funding than men's sports. It is clearly not about supporting women's sports unless you are even more vocal about that greater disparity. And these …
Thanks for highlighting Bonjour Bakehouse - it's such a delightful place and I always have nice interactions with the other customers in line on the sidewall and enjoying my croissants and very good coffee drinks sitting with my dog on at a sidewalk table.
I disagree. It’s a nuanced issue and therefore difficult to explain in social media friendly blurbs. If anyone out there actually wants to understand this issue, I suggest watching the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver which is free to view on YouTube. At least you get …
Thank you, Tori, and you are not alone in finding Newsom’s podcast disappointing. I would say I wish he would work on his strategy and interview skills, but really I want him to work on housing.
"Abundance" is a great book - a hard pill to swallow, but democrats need to move from virtue signaling to getting things done. It is shocking to hear how some projects that were voted for and funded never got off the ground or had opposite outcomes. Let's learn, move on, do better. We nee…
jesg commented on Disappointed in library event
Thank you for your thoughtful letter. I am disappointed too that the library is ignoring its own policy in favor of a bad faith “discussion” whose real purpose is to demonize and dehumanize vulnerable members of our community. Giving a veneer of legitimacy to this event will mostly help t…
jesg commented on My experience walking out
As a parent of a high schooler, I am proud of our kids every day. This was another wonderful example of kids exceeding expectations, finding their voice and working together. I was a bit worried about so many kids gathering without supervision, but the organization was impressive. Protest…
jesg commented on Questions about starvation photos
This is disgusting. I can’t believe this was given space here. There is overwhelming coverage from multiple sources showing children are starving and dying. It was foreseeable and preventable - millions of people are trapped and virtually no food has been allowed in for months. Educate yo…
jesg commented on Appreciating Craig Wiesner
Well said, Patti. Craig Wiesner is a treasure!
jesg commented on First they came
The president takes an oath to preserve, protect, and defect our Constitution. The fifth amendment says that no one in the U.S., non-citizens included, shall be "deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law." If they are criminals, fine, send them to jail, but never …
jesg commented on Trans athletes debate has a false position
I am getting so tired of this debate and the disproportionate attention while women's sports as a whole still receives much less support and funding than men's sports. It is clearly not about supporting women's sports unless you are even more vocal about that greater disparity. And these …
jesg commented on Despite rocky start, French bakery is doing better than ever
Thanks for highlighting Bonjour Bakehouse - it's such a delightful place and I always have nice interactions with the other customers in line on the sidewall and enjoying my croissants and very good coffee drinks sitting with my dog on at a sidewalk table.
jesg commented on Transgender fairness in sports
I disagree. It’s a nuanced issue and therefore difficult to explain in social media friendly blurbs. If anyone out there actually wants to understand this issue, I suggest watching the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver which is free to view on YouTube. At least you get …
jesg commented on Newsom made it clear to LGBTQ community where he stands
Thank you, Tori, and you are not alone in finding Newsom’s podcast disappointing. I would say I wish he would work on his strategy and interview skills, but really I want him to work on housing.
jesg commented on What’s next for Democrats?
"Abundance" is a great book - a hard pill to swallow, but democrats need to move from virtue signaling to getting things done. It is shocking to hear how some projects that were voted for and funded never got off the ground or had opposite outcomes. Let's learn, move on, do better. We nee…