OL’s top stories of the week - Sept. 18–24

Article by Tehea Robie.
Last updated at Mon, 26 Sep at 6:55am.

Did you miss local news recently? Catch up here with our most-viewed stories of the week.

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MOCHA cancels exhibit set to open this week highlighting Palestinian youth

Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Mon, 19 Sep at 11:57pm.

Discussion and debate continute to surround the recent announcement by the Middle East Children's Alliance, cancelling the anticipated "Children's View from Gaza" exhibit.

The free exhibit - which was slated to open this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Oakland's Museum of Children's Art - was to feature a number of workshops and events for children and families.

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Young Artists Dream Up "Taking Action Figures" to Solve Oakland Problems
Blog entry by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Wed, 26 May at 1:08pm.

Imagine an Oakland with a Gun Control Squad. Or a Green, Clean Parks League and a superhero named Green Thumb Girl. Imagine the Gulf of Mexico once it has fallen under the spell of Clean Water Boy. Or the state of Arizona after it comes face to face with Immigration Protection Man.

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