Posts Tagged ‘Politics’
Oakland naturalization ceremony welcomes new Americans
Over 1,100 people from 86 different countries took the oath to become United States citizens at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland on Wednesday. In a warm and thunderous atmosphere, with friends and family whistling and singing, California Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), the keynote speaker, said, “I am so grateful to welcome all of you, my…
Read MoreTales of Two Cities Podcast: Spectrums
Hear from people finding their own place on spectrums of language, hookup culture, neurodiversity, and politics.
Read MoreAfter warning of immigration raids, Oakland mayor brings the city into the national spotlight
Over 200 undocumented immigrants were arrested and detained across Northern California during ICE Raids two weeks ago. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf gave an unprecedented public warning before the raids and has come under the national spotlight for her actions.
Read MoreOakland council approves police commission members and fails to authorize security contract
On Tuesday, city council confirmed members of Oakland’s new police commission and were not able to pass a new security services contract for the city
Read MoreProtestors rally in Oakland to demand aid for Puerto Rico
On Wednesday, Bay Area residents rallied in Oakland to demand immediate relief for Puerto Ricans following Hurricane Maria.
Read MoreCity council unanimously passes ordinance declaring a shelter crisis in Oakland
During the City Council meeting, the council members discussed Oakland’s shelter crisis, the federal legislation of California firearms laws and the state of the city address.
Read MoreAs Oakland’s homelessness crisis worsens, city council to vote on shelter ordinance
The city of Oakland will pass an ordinance declaring a two-year emergency shelter crisis as a response to the high number of Oakland residents that are unable to obtain shelter.
Read MorePortraits of East Bay activists: Alana Banks
Long before the 2016 election, there was a civil rights culture that was created by Americans of color. Many of today’s political demonstrations are influenced by historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the Black Panthers, all who fought in the long battle against racism. Even protests like the recent Women’s March,…
Read MoreOakland activists demand justice for immigrants on May Day
Over 1,000 people marched down International Boulevard on Monday in 81 degree heat as a crowd cheered. It was May Day, or International Workers’ Day, which commemorates the massive May 1, 1888, strike lead by the American Federation of Labor for an eight-hour workday. They passed the Native American Health Center near 31st Avenue and…
Read MorePossible repeal of the Affordable Care Act leaves patients in limbo
As Californians, along with the rest of the nation, brace for a possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act, local residents feel more or less unsafe.
Read More100 Days Action: Oakland artists respond to Trump’s presidency
In Oakland, a collective of 15 artists, who were previously complete strangers to one another, are expressing their reaction to the new Trump presidency through a different kind of protest, an art project they are calling 100 Days Action.
Read MoreYes-In-My-Back-Yard Party seeks new housing developments in the Bay Area
The YIMBY’s are a coalition group whose sole mission is to advocate for all new housing developments—and their influence is spreading to the East Bay and to Oakland.
Read MoreBART unveils new cars ahead of November vote
BART unveils new cars and gears up for November vote seeking billions of dollars from taxpayers.
Read MoreSoda tax opponents circulate mailer showing Oakland North story with edited headline
The opponents of a controversial Oakland ballot measure that would tax soda have been circulating a campaign mailer that uses an image of an Oakland North story, but with an altered headline. The mailer shows an image of a computer displaying a story we published on September 15, 2016, which profiled an Oakland grocer offering…
Read MoreEffort to recall Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf faces uphill battle
A recall campaign targeting Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf faces an uphill battle to gather the 23,000 signatures it needs by mid-January to trigger a special recall election.
Read MoreTransit experts gather to discuss expansion of Bay Area rail network
Oakland meeting reveals Bay Area’s lofty rail ambitions.
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