Article by howard dyckoff.
Last updated at Mon, 19 Dec at 8:22am.
Christmas has come a little early to some of the poorer communities in Oakland.
Blog entry by Nikki Fortunato Bas.
Last updated at Mon, 12 Dec at 2:11pm.

As the Occupy Movement takes action on the West Coast ports, Port Truck Drivers speak out against the working conditions that have made these working men and women the epitome of the 99%. Read and share the open letter from America's port truck drivers, and learn more at the Coalition for Clean & Safe Ports.

 

Blog entry by Pamela Drake.
Last updated at Mon, 7 Nov at 6:54pm.

“This is what democracy looks like” is almost as good a slogan as “we are the 99%.” Those slogans represent the gist of the movement, and the way it should be organized. Some of us older supporters have spent quite a bit of time at the General Assemblies at Occupy Oakland.

Blog entry by Pamela Drake.
Last updated at Sun, 17 Jul at 7:34am.

Back in the late 70’s when California was flush and the governor rode a moonbeam into town, legislation was created to establish pilot programs to provide day care for the frail elderly.

Article by Irene.
Last updated at Tue, 22 Mar at 8:24am.

Holding back tears, Ana Romero listened intently as Bay Area elected leaders delivered their support for a legislative package to mitigate foreclosure impacts and wondered if there was anything else she could do to save her house. 

Article by Irene.
Last updated at Sun, 20 Mar at 6:42am.

Oakland homeowners have an advocate that kicks off this weekend with a  Foreclosure and Economic Crisis Solutions Forum aimed at uniting officials and homeowners to stop the foreclosure crisis. 

Blog entry by Bay Localize.
Last updated at Wed, 15 Dec at 6:00pm.

Narrative is the lens through which we view our lives.~ Melia's Papa

Blog entry by Tracy Rosenberg.
Last updated at Fri, 29 Oct at 6:43pm.
As we grow increasingly dependent on the Internet for everything from soup to nuts: employment and educational opportunities, staying in touch with friends and family, and accessing critical news and information, the question of how this essential network operates has never been more important. Does it work in the interests of the people who rely on it?