The citizens of Oakland await the Oscar Grant verdict
Oakland waits: Will there be justice, will there be peace? |
| By: hotflashcarol Tuesday July 6, 2010 9:05 am |
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The Giant Vampire Squid is Still Sucking |
| By: dcwumpus Tuesday March 9, 2010 9:01 am |
This year, Oakland’s budget deficit stands at $4.8 million. Also this year, the city will pay $5.2 million to Goldman Sachs for a swap deal they entered into a decade ago with the bank. In other words, Oakland could completely resolve the current deficit and stave off cuts with the money they’re paying to Goldman.
Dig deeper and the story gets even more infuriating.
Van Jones For Mayor of Oakland? |
| By: Teddy Partridge Monday October 19, 2009 1:08 pm |
Speculation in Monday’s SF Chronicle column by Matier & Ross.
We Are Willing To Go To Any Means Necessary |
| By: BerthaLewis Friday February 20, 2009 4:39 pm |
Bertha Lewis reports back from ACORN’s actions on Thursday to help families facing foreclosure stay in their homes to dramatize the extent of the crisis and pressure elected officials to take progressive action to address the crisis at the heart of the economic meltdown.
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