East Bay Housing Emergency at the Wellstone Club-April 28th
Wellstone Club Schedules Round Table on Affordable Housing-Thursday, April 28th The club meets this Thursday, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, wheelchair access on 28th St….
Affordable Housing
Oakland City Council Declares Emergency Over
The Oakland City Council heard from housing rights/housing security activists tonight including some who demanded more city assistance for those who need it less. One…
State of Emergency-75 Days and Counting
Our Oakland City Council with the encouragement of 400 to 600 residents (estimates vary) last April 5th, finally agreed with what we have been saying…
BBBON, Wellstone Support Emergency Measure, Moratorium
For Immediate Release Statement on Housing Emergency Ordinance Oakland, CA: The Block by Block Organizing Network and the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club today announce support…
April 5th, Oakland’s Housing Emergency Declared
Lots is happening in the fight against displacement in Oakland. Let’s get to it: First Friday-Come out to this week’s First Friday and join Oakland…
The People’s Proposal Vs Urban Core but did it have to be that way?
If you attended the Oakland City Council hearing on Monday evening, held to showcase the 3 housing proposals for the E 12th Street parcel, you…
The Long Sordid Record of Oakland’s Neglect of Affordable Housing, continuing saga…
I turned on the radio today, KPFA of course, in time to hear my old friend, architect and well-respected political and tenant activist, James Vann…
Time for Declaration of Housing State of Emergency
The letter below which was written by the Block by Block Organizing Network’s housing committee was sent to all the council members and the mayor…
My State of the City Address
Last week the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club hosted a panel discussion called “Deconstructing Oakland Politics.” We talked a lot about the lack of leadership shown…
Wellstone Democratic Club to Host “Deconstructing Oakland Politics”
On Thursday, October 22nd, at Humanist Hall, 370 27th Street (wheelchair access from the 28th Street entrance,) the Wellstone Democratic Club will host a panel…