Donald J. Trump stopped by California Tuesday to reach into pockets and while he was in town with some of his wealthier fans here, he took the opportunity to announce his intention to roll over some state’s rights, which he followed up on the very next day. Wednesday, Trump revoked

As I’m writing this it has been 20 minutes since police began raiding my neighbor’s crib. This isn’t the first time, but with the daunting cloud of gentrification looming over my neighborhood of Washington Heights I’m positive it’ll be one of the last I’ll experience. I’ve witnessed my fair share

I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available

There are over 16,000 people estimated to be living with HIV in San Francisco and over 100,000 in New York City. While we are decades past the AIDS Crisis of the 1980’s HIV is still being spread. It doesn’t discriminate against Straight/Gay/Bi/Trans people. If you’re having sex, you’re at risk,

Meditate Meditation is more than just taking a few deep breaths. It’s the practice of centering yourself in the present, not the past or potential future. Learn to meditate daily with an app like Head Space, which offers guided meditation sessions via your smartphone. With consistent practice, you’ll be able

In a rapidly changing world driven by modern technology, millennial’s are leading the way. These young adults blaze new trails in every area of life, from how they spend their money to the way they prefer to work to their approach to health and wellness. As these lifestyle trends continue

As our insurance systems seem to swing farther and farther from any kind of sane healthcare reality, it’s old and depressing news that people on the low-end of the income spectrum have little to no recourse. If our government is going to stick it to the majority, maybe the answer

Summer’s just around the corner. If you live somewhere other than foggy, body-positive San Francisco, that means beach weather and the pressure to do something about your muffin-top or chicken-legs or man-boobs. If fitness isn’t already a part of your life, you might think a gym is the only place

Ashley Lauren is the founder of Kinda Kind with Ashley Lauren, a brand focused on making kindness badass –  follow along at her Facebook page.  Let’s face it, it’s super hard to raise hell when you’re sleepy. I used to think it was only cranky, old people who said things like “energy