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December 14, 2017

Faith in the Future

December 14, 2017

I visited Ojai recently with my wife and we decided to go to Sunday service in Spanish at a nearby church

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
November 1, 2017

Speaking Up, Not Standing By

I live on a small side-street in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. I suppose some might actually call it an

By: Christine Maulhardt Vaughan
September 19, 2017

Defending the Dream

The Trump Administration's decision to end DACA is an inhumane act that impacts all of us and stymies progress.

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
September 17, 2017

Coming Together and Forging Ahead

During a time in which there seems to be a dearth of good news, we have some to share: Californians are working together —

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
July 6, 2017

Brush, Treat, Repeat.

My husband and I recently became the people to two delightful and raucous puppies. I’ve never before had a dog in my adult

By: Gwyneth Tripp
June 21, 2017

Rights, Realities, and Resilience

As I read the news each day, I find new resolve to continue pushing further forward in our mission. I’m also reminded just

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
February 15, 2017

What it means to “Act Now”

When I joined Blue Shield of California Foundation just over a year ago, I was excited to use my skills and knowledge to help

By: Carolyn Wang Kong

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