Why Louisiana Senator Vitter’s proposal to deny food stamps to formerly incarcerated people is bad policy for all of us.
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Affordable housing is increasingly out of reach in California. Is this what Prop 13 was meant to accomplish?
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To really understand shifts in Oakland’s population, we need to look closely at the people, powers, and processes that cause rapid displacement.
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Two Guatemalans detained at the Eloy Detention Center in Arizona took their own lives late last month, underscoring the inhumane conditions inside privately-owned detention facilities.
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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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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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A personal look into California's crowded prisoners.
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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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