Wanted-Senior Candidate-why being president is the perfect job for old folk
I know there’s been a lot of ageism thrown around against old guys and gals running for president this time around. And it’s probably us…
Statement on Oakland Measure AA–BBBON, the Block By Block Organizing Network
Last fall among the many candidates and propositions Oaklanders voted on was an initiative to levy a $200 property tax on every property owner in…
Press Advisory-The Coalition for Police Accountability Files Motion to Intervene in OPD Federal Oversight
April 2, 2019 San Francsico, CA. Today Attorney Pamela Price representing members of the Coalition for Police Accountability, a broad based group representing Oakland’s diverse…
The Yin and Yang of Governing Oakland
While our so-called president holds his Nuremberg-style rallies and our friends in the Democratic Party try to pull our country out of the abyss using…
Thursday, March 21st, Press Conference-Oakland Coalition Calls for the Ouster of Police Chief
Media Event March 21st City Hall 12:30pm Coalition for Police Accountability to the Federal Monitor-Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Must Be Removed Oakland, CA.-On Thursday, March…
Running for President
Cartoon by Maxine I know I already declared in a tweet that I would not run but like many unsuccessful presidents, I’m just going to…
How Your Family Can Survive & Thrive during a School Strike
Scroll to the bottom for more info on how to support teachers and families while building a successful strike. Last Sunday I attended a meeting…
Women Running–Balls, Likeability or Something Else?
As Samantha Bee said on her show, Full Frontal, we have an embarassment of riches this time around with all the female candidates in the…
A Blog to Celebrate the Women’s March–How to Support your Partner When She’s Running for Office:
By Brad Erickson Patriarchy—the values and practices by which men dominate institutions and social relations—produces many toxic artifacts, from rape culture to the marginalization of…
Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, the Time for Cynicism is Over
I’m a sucker for holiday movies, not just the good ones like Elf and the Santa Claus where Tim Allen’s newly grown beard freaks him…