We recognize that the arts are an essential part of San Francisco's cultural vitality.

This door's wide-open now. It's going to happen whether you like it or not.

Failure isn't something to be embarrassed about; it's just proof that you're pushing your limits, trying new things, daring to innovate.

During the 1990s, San Francisco lived through one of the most intense economic booms of its history

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur

This president Barack Obama has done more for the LGBT community than any president in history. It's just an objective fact. And his legacy is secure in terms of the advancement of the rights of the LGBT community, from 'Don't Ask', 'Don't Tell' to his support for overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, and of course marriage equality, work on HIV and AIDS, and other things.

But living in uncertain times does not mean San Franciscans must live in fear