May, 2007
NovoMetro.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Turf Unity, the compilation CD that Silence the Violence, Cov Records and Art in Action put together, is selling like hotcakes! In fact, it is the best-selling local record in the Bay Area right now. Check out this great article about the new album from NovoMetro.com. > more
San Francisco Chronicle
Monday, May 21, 2007
As the costs for fixing the state's troubled corrections system rocket higher, California is headed for a dubious milestone -- for the first time the state will spend more on incarcerating inmates than on educating students in its public universities. > more
Huffington Post
Thursday, May 17, 2007
"Green" is taking off. In business. In culture. In politics. But it's not all clear sailing for the green movement. In fact, it's in danger of setting up a catastrophic — but wholly preventable — populist backlash if it does not work hard to end the enduring perception that it is solely the playground of a white, affluent "eco-elite." Sound crazy? In California, it has already begun. > more
Sacramento Bee
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday proposed shutting down another facility in the troubled youth prison system, and corrections officials say more such closures could be on the way, including one of the most violent lockups in the state. > more
San Francisco Chronicle
Sunday, May 13, 2007
This year, Silence the Violence co-sponsored a Mother's Day march for the families torn apart by violence in Oakland. The San Francisco Chronicle covered the event, saying, "Nearly 50 women gathered early Saturday in front of Lake Merritt to hold a vigil for the dead...By the time they walked to City Hall plaza for more prayers, and some songs and dances to celebrate the children's lives, their ranks had swelled to 100." > more
Alameda Times-Star
Sunday, May 13, 2007
This year, Silence the Violence co-sponsored a Mother's Day march for the families torn apart by violence in Oakland. The Alameda Times-Star covered the event, saying, "Most of the participants wore red to symbolize life, blood and creativity. Some waved flags which, on closer inspection, were empty white shirts. They listened to one another's stories, and they meditated to the sound of African drumming." > more
KCRA Sacramento
Thursday, May 10, 2007
As mothers joined Books Not Bars in demanding better access to their incarcerated children, the TV cameras were rolling. Watch the KCRA3 Sacramento coverage of the event.
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Univision 19 in Sacramento
Thursday, May 10, 2007
As mothers joined Books Not Bars in demanding better access to their incarcerated children, the TV cameras were rolling. Watch the Univision in Sacramento coverage of the event. (Note: this coverage is in Spanish with no subtitles)
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City on a Hill Press
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Van Jones stood before a room filled primarily with liberals -- myself included -- and with a brilliant mixture of directness and delicacy, effectively called into question our entire view of the environmental movement. With genuine grace and serene intelligence, Jones opened our eyes to the possibilities of a larger, more cohesive modern progressive movement. > more
