By Lupita Peimbert. (Theatre) – An autobiographical story about an immigrant woman, her marriage, the challenges of adapting to a new country, and how a private matter became a scandal in and out of San Francisco’s political and media circles. The first time I saw actress Eliana Lopez perform “What is the Scandal?” I was … More A woman tells her story in not-so-scandalous ways.
I don’t care what some people say, today I am voting. I pay attention to what people do, I VOTE. La gente puede decir lo que guste, hoy voy a votar. Le presto atención a lo que la gente hace y por eso YO VOTO.
(Paris, France) – Thousands of same-sex marriage supporters marched Sunday, January 27, 2013, urging the French government to legalize gay and lesbian marriages, and authorize adoption for the couples. Currently same-sex marriage is legal in more than 10 countries. [Photos by Lupitanews.]
Photos and text by Lupita Peimbert It was a cold night, early January in Paris, France. As usual, Metro Chátelet was full of people coming and going. As usual, in the underground alleys that take you to the platforms for boarding the trains, a group of musicians delighted the audience with classical music. The violin, … More At the Metro Station
Call me a Sentimental Voter… I make a big deal out of voting. It happens to me on every election day: I get excited like a little kid! In trusting our democracy, I also know that the candidates I vote for are open-minded and compassionate to seniors, health for all, fair access to education, and … More The California Primary: I Voted!
I believe I believe Ross Mirkarimi deserves to have his job back as San Francisco Sheriff because of his record as elected official, the local legislative pieces he has led or supported when he was SF Supervisor -such as the ban on plastic bags and other pro-environment measures, and his stand on important issues as … More I support Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff
The Ross Mirkarimi article in the SF Chronicle published Sunday is, at times, good reporting; but it often feels like the writers have already made up their mind and therefore their writing shows a hint of partiality. In my opinion of the whole Mirkarimi’s “rise and fall” – not just the actual incident but the … More Give Mirkarimi Another Chance
