California
‘Housing as a Human Right’ takes center stage in Oakland’s election
November 17, 2020This city’s supporters of housing as a human right, rethinking public safety, achieving racial justice, and upholding public education have a lot to be glad about as election results are finalized.
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The 2020 vote in California spelled qualified advancement—and some retreats
November 10, 2020Californians made gains on some of the ballot measures but lost on others.
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Crowd in Oakland, Calif., demands: Count Every Vote
November 6, 2020Among over 60 organizations helping to organize the event: SEIU Local 1021, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, AFSCME Local 3299, Arab Resource and Organizing Center, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice,...
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California Gov. Newsom signs bills on racial justice, police reform
October 7, 2020California becomes first state in the nation to establish a task force on reparations for slavery.
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California wildfires torch 10,000 acres in a single day
September 28, 2020The fire tore through vineyards and jumped two rivers Sunday evening and was zero percent contained as of late Sunday night.
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