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Security Deposits: It’s YOUR Money!
posted on FEBRUARY 22, 2013 by Morgan McGinnis
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Are you a renter in California? Have you ever had your security deposit wrongfully withheld? If so, you are not alone. Security deposit theft is one of the most common grievances among California’s 15 million renters. In a recent survey, over 60% of Tenants Together members reported improper withholding of their deposit money.

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Social Good the Easy Way
posted on FEBRUARY 14, 2013 by Rachel Harris
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On March 24th, the Ella Baker Center is participating in the Oakland Running Festival for the fourth year in a row. In reflecting a bit on the process, I’ve become amazed by the way the Oakland Running Festival’s partnership with local nonprofits allows individuals and local businesses to magnify their ability to do social good with little extra effort.

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California’s Economy is Coming Back. But is our Safety Net?
posted on JANUARY 30, 2013 by Owen Thompson
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A look at Gov. Brown’s State of the State address.

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Overcrowded.
posted on JANUARY 25, 2013 by Mari Gray
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A personal look into California's crowded prisoners.

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Debt and the Rolling Jubilee
posted on JANUARY 08, 2013 by Mari Castaldi
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How debt impacts Americans and the Rolling Jubilee aims to help.

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Is Climate Apartheid Inevitable?
posted on DECEMBER 18, 2012 by Rachel Schragis
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In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, a New Yorker looks at the reality of climate apartheid as the recovery continues.

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The Dignity of Work
posted on DECEMBER 12, 2012 by Randy Smith
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A look at how the human rights of workers in the United States need to be protected.

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My Mother’s Work Deserves Dignity
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Mercy Albaran
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On Blog for Human Rights Day, Mercy looks at the rights (or lack thereof) for domestic workers, like her mother Nell.

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For My Little Brothers
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Zakiya Scott
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On Blog for Human Rights Day, Zakiya looks at personal impacts of racial profiling and Stand your Ground laws.

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Banteay Srei, Young Southeast Asian Women Empowering Themselves
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Suzanne Vyborney
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In honor of Blog for Human Rights Day, Suzanne interviewed members of Banteay Srei.

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