Nell Ranta

The late Nell Ranta was a Unite Here retiree and longtime activist on home care issues. Devoted mother, superb artist, journalist, and political activist, that’s how she was known in the labor movement and community circles. Those who knew her saw the depths of her personal and political commitment, her extraordinary courage, compassion, and toughness.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Nell Ranta

U.S.

A new low, even for California Republicans
March 25, 2011 By Nell Ranta
Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.
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Labor

As injuries soar, Sacramentans offer help to Hyatt’s housekeepers
November 23, 2010 By Nell Ranta
With brooms and mops held high, our group of 35 people, including the president of the Central Labor Council and religious leaders, marched into the Hyatt Hotel lobby.
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U.S.

Calif. Republican faces sharp challenge
October 18, 2010 By Nell Ranta
California's 3rd congressional district is emerging as one place where an incumbent Republican is on shaky ground in the Nov. 2 midterm elections.
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U.S.

“Ageing and raging” seniors demand Calif. budget
September 21, 2010 By Nell Ranta
There were signs: "So they take from the sick and the poor!" "Seniors count - seniors care!" "Ageing and raging!" and there were songs: "Let's put the home care in and take the tax cuts out!"
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Opinion

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! That’s what we need!
January 17, 2010 By Nell Ranta
Diehard conservatives - mostly Republicans - are willing to let the elderly, the disabled and the children die, while they themselves do nothing but scream, "No new taxes!"
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U.S.

Only in California! In-home care in peril
November 11, 2009 By Nell Ranta
Beginning Nov. 1, until they are officially enrolled, new providers of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) to low income seniors, the blind and the disabled will not be paid their wages.
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