Saturday, July 19, 2025

Tag: Oakland

How urban planners disenfranchised black communities in west Oakland

“The planning profession has to reconcile that because they have been complicit in this whole issue, not only in Oakland, but in cities all across the country.”

Community schools were working in Oakland, but the district is shutting...

The school district was at the forefront of a public education model that is gaining national popularity—but its decision undercuts what the community appreciates about each school’s custom offerings that put students first.

How one cooperative is trying to develop an alternative economy in...

Repaired Nations seeks to build wealth for the Black community in the East Bay through education and empowerment of its residents and youth.

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Sanders pushes ‘Pensions for All’ to confront corporate greed and America’s retirement crisis

With nearly half of older workers having no retirement savings, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces sweeping legislation to guarantee all Americans the same pension security enjoyed by members of Congress.

Trump turns on MAGA over Epstein files as transparency backlash grows

Trump once capitalized on Epstein conspiracy theories to galvanize his base. Now, facing demands for accountability, he lashes out at the very supporters who helped propel him back into power.

Vermont installs beaver-saving, flood-preventing device

Beaver deceivers are known to be "humane infrastructure designed to regulate water levels while allowing beavers to remain in place."

20 states sue Trump administration for ending FEMA disaster mitigation program

Democratic-led states say canceling the BRIC program violates federal law and endangers communities preparing for floods, fires, and other climate disasters.

Pope Leo XIV demands Gaza ceasefire, as Israeli tank crew shells church, kills 3...

The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire in the aftermath.