Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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U.S.
Chevron refinery fire sparks community anger
August 10, 2012Richmond's residents live amidst five refineries, three chemical plants and eight superfund sites, in a county that produces the most hazardous materials.
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Labor
AT&T workers strike to protest unfair labor practices
August 8, 2012The workers have been in contract negotiations since February, and are working under a contract that expired in April.
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Around the U.S., protesting the appalling legacy of nuclear weapons
August 7, 2012On the 67th anniversaries of the U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the goal of complete nuclear disarmament remains an urgent peace movement concern, supported by a strong majority of Americans.
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U.S.
Protesters tell Goldman Sachs: Stop immoral “swap”
August 2, 2012Oakland residents gathered to support the demand that the giant end a 14-year-old interest rate swap that has cost the city millions.
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U.S.
California water issues make headlines again
July 27, 2012Gov. Jerry Brown and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar unveiled the latest plan to shift more water from the northern part of the state to the south.
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U.S.
In San Francisco, controversy swirls around stop-and-frisk
July 18, 2012The controversy erupted when Mayor Ed Lee made it known he was thinking about stop-and frisk for this city.
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Labor
Airport workers picket for right to organize
July 9, 2012Workers at several Oakland Airport concessions and their supporters held an informational picket outside the terminal July 6.
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U.S.
Oakland City Council declares independence from Goldman Sachs
July 6, 2012Oakland's City Council took a historic step toward independence from Wall St. giant Goldman Sachs.
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