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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.

TAGS: Governor Jerry Brown, state of the state, California budget crisis, California Governor, In California
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Why Prop 30, and not 38?
posted on NOVEMBER 02, 2012 by Alicia Cabellero-Christenson
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A comparison of Props 30 and 38 for the CA ballot.

TAGS: In California, Prop 30, Prop 38, Molly Munger, California budget crisis
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The Tipping Point
posted on NOVEMBER 01, 2012 by Denise Fan
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  Oakland Rising Field Team This November 6th, I feel a sense of urgency in organizing around the elections.

TAGS: In California, In Oakland, Prop 30, prop 32, Soul of the City
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How a Bill Becomes Law
posted on OCTOBER 02, 2012 by Jennifer Kim
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As we head into National Juvenile Justice Awareness month, it’s wonderful to celebrate the many bills that Books Not Bars supported which were recently signed into law.

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A Win for California!
posted on OCTOBER 01, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Last night, Governor Brown signed into law two bills which will authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in California's most disadvantaged and polluted communities

TAGS: In California, Green-Collar Jobs, community benefits fund, SB 535
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Ella Baker Center November 2012 Voter Guide
posted on SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Our position on the Propositions for California's November 2012 ballot.

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Two Important Bills on Governor Brown's Desk
posted on SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Governor Brown has a chance to make a real difference for California. Tell him to sign SB 535 and its partner bill AB 1532.

TAGS: SB 535, Governor Jerry Brown, climate change, cap and trade, Green-Collar Jobs, In California
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Fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery
posted on AUGUST 08, 2012 by Jakada Imani and Roger Kim
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In the wake of a huge fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery, it is time to act for accountability and move towards a healthier, greener economy.

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Ella Baker Center Launches Climate Action Toolkit
posted on JULY 17, 2012 by Denise Fan
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We are thrilled to introduce Oakland Climate Action Coalition: A Toolkit to Create Climate Action in Your Community. This is a resource for community members, organizations, and policymakers to create a Climate Action Plan for your city.

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It's Getting Hot in Here
posted on JULY 11, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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As the summer's extreme heat continues to make headlines, Tia looks at its too often deadly impact on poor communities and people of color.

TAGS: heat waves, climate change, cap and trade, In California, Green-Collar Jobs
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