Alyssa Oursler

In 2018, let’s make an effort to recognize what can be built — like a snowman — not what can be torn down. (Courtesy photo)

New writer makes a New Year’s resolution

A few years ago, I flew home to Maryland for the holidays.…

Dec 31, 2017
Opinion

In 2018, let’s make an effort to recognize what can be built — like a snowman — not what can be torn down. (Courtesy photo)

An optional lesson plan that describes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters as racist and sexist is being offered to San Francisco public school teachers. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Trump as president; woman as object

As California pats itself on the back for being progressive and plans…

Nov 11, 2016
Opinion

An optional lesson plan that describes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters as racist and sexist is being offered to San Francisco public school teachers. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

The role that gender plays in instances of police violence is often overlooked. (Courtesy photo)

Gender glaringly absent in police violence debate

Every year in the Bay Area, an event called Urban Shield offers…

Aug 31, 2016
Opinion

The role that gender plays in instances of police violence is often overlooked. (Courtesy photo)