This series has been an attempt to only compare the mayoral candidates’ positions on crime policy . But policy concerns are rarely independent from each other....
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~ James Baldwin May 22, 1856 Republican US Senator...
In 2013, police killed 400 people in the United States. Most died with barely a blip on the world’s screen. Michael Brown’s death was not unique....
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”~ Marcus Garvey It is always good to subtract...
I heard a moving radio commentary by Mumia Abu Jamal on efforts by right wing militias and politicians to prevent children fleeing poverty and violence in...
As a black Republican I have so much I want to share; debate; explore and examine with you. Our weekly conversations will go all the way...
I do not think it is productive or appropriate to frame conflict where there simply is none. The transfer of the subject site to CWS is...
I heard a moving radio commentary by Mumia Abu Jamal on efforts by right wing militias and politicians to prevent children fleeing poverty and violence in...
You are entitled to change your mind. You don’t have to apologize or admit you were wrong. Just act on your new convictions and, sooner or...
This week marks the 49th anniversary of two of the most important “big government” programs ever — Medicare and Medicaid. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act. The law was quickly followed by the Voting Rights Act,...
By Curtis O. Robinson Sr. On this day the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down sharply 70.4 points to close the day at 16,912.11. The NASDAQ...
I was never moved by the singing of the national anthem until July 1 when Alana Smith, a very young woman, blasted into the mike outside...
Some new and diverse businesses are coming to Oakland to create jobs and strengthen our economy. First up Sears sold the former Capwell building at 20th...
By Curtis O. Robinson, Sr. We all remember the classic tale “One Thousand And One Nights,” the exciting and absorbing spin-off of another classic, “The Arabian...
With the American sports fan demanding swift action, the threat of an NBA player revolt and nervous sponsors quaking, new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver understandably panicked....
By Ise Lyfe People back in my hometown region of the Bay Area as well as people all over are mourning the loss of a dear...
By Courtney Thomas, student at Laney College Oakland has become a very dangerous place to live. There are shootings happening every day, and every time you...
June 3rd is California Election Day. The new open primary system makes second place the more interesting race because state elections are now nonpartisan with the...
By Wilson Riles Jr. This Mayoral election ought to galvanize community understanding of the best way to utilize taxpayer dollars to achieve a significant crime and...
By Jean Quan, Mayor of Oakland The middle class is not only an American creation, it is the backbone of our country and the greatest force...
By Roy Terry, Laney College Student I feel like I am missing bits and pieces of very valuable information that connects me to the success and...
I’m sure you know people making minimum or near minimum wage. You probably know someone who is not a teenager struggling to get by on a...
Oakland professional sports are at a crossroada. There must be decided leadership to save the Coliseum area from becoming a ghost town. The mayor, in a...
It’s not easy being a “Mom.” It’s a 24/7/365 job – yes, I said J-O-B – that is not for the faint of heart. It is...
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