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Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC backs candidate who signed 'Black New Deal' demanding reparations

The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC has endorsed a California candidate who signed onto a list of demands that included reparations and eliminating school officers.

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Sonali Kolhatkar in conversation with Cat Brooks

Sonali Kolhatkar in conversation with Cat Brooks
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Drug Policy and Human Rights: Four Takeaways from the Cities Summit of the Americas

Here are four takeaways from our panelists’ powerful calls for creating just and effective drug policies at the Cities Summit of the Americas.

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Oakland mobile crisis unit touts success but only 6% of MACRO calls come from 911

After 11 months, Oakland's MACRO crews have much to be proud of. But just 6% of their service calls come from police dispatch. "Yes, we could be concerned," activist Cat Brooks said.

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Oakland doubles down on tough-on-crime plan to tackle gun violence

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is extending a plan that he says has tamped down violent crime, but for some activists the strategy is a return to failed policies of the past.

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The Fourteen Lost Clinics

“A $4 increase for every $1,000 you currently pay in property taxes is equivalent to the price of one latte,” the pamphlet reads, advertising the newest initiative to hit the ballot between rows of cartoon coffee cups. “Say yes to mental health!” On November 8, Chicagoans will vote on a binding referendum, a type of...

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The Fourteen Lost Clinics

“A $4 increase for every $1,000 you currently pay in property taxes is equivalent to the price of one latte,” the pamphlet reads, advertising the newest initiative to hit the ballot between rows of cartoon coffee cups. “Say yes to mental health!”On November 8, Chicagoans will vote on a binding referendum, a type of vote...

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UC Berkeley Quietly Funded A Deep-Pocketed Liberal Dark Money Group Tied To 'Defund Police' Movement

The University of California, Berkeley sent tens of thousands in tax dollars to a well-funded dark money group that has ties to the &quot;defund police&quot; movement.

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Domestic Violence Group Honors Community Advocates from Around the State

The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV), a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations, and allied individuals, was one of the organizations whose proposal for funding was omitted from the budget. Nonetheless, they remain dedicated to seeking recognition for individuals and organizations that are creating safe havens and providing services for individuals affected by domestic violence, the group’s leadership says. By Edward Henderson, California Black Media As the ink dries on the California state budget recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, many special interest organizations are deep into planning for how they could use funds allocated towards their respective causes. While some have been left frustrated by the omission of their initiatives from the state

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Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Lighting Update to Begin

Overseen by the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW), the lighting update project will address street lighting that was installed during the Upgrade the Drake project, completed in November 2021, replacing a selection of lighting poles with shorter, decorative poles, and dimmer fixtures. | Courtesy of Marin County Work will begin the first week of August to revise street lighting on the median islands along one mile of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, between Manor Road in Kentfield and Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae. Overseen by the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW), the lighting update project will address street

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