Tag: Oakland
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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Copout in Cairo: ‘they’ just don’t care
"Act now with environmental responsibility at the core of ones daily life; act now to force governments and businesses to respond, or look around in ten years and see ashes in your hands."
Inequality kills. But we can stop the killing.
So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.
Biden accused of selling out rail workers by urging Congress to prevent strike
"Biden is siding with corporate rail bosses over the rank-and-file workers who voted against this agreement," said one progressive commentator after the president urged lawmakers to take action to force through a deal without paid sick leave.
Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
“He’s there to work. He’s not there to make the backdoor deals. I wish we could have more senators like that.”
Leading ‘sustainable’ investment funds backing fossil fuels, research finds
“Lack of regulation makes for a Wild West of sustainable fund management”, Edward Lander from Ethical Consumer said.