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Library supporters pack Council budget meeting | A Better Oakland
VSmoothe goes into deep detail about the impact of library closures. She also has video of Oakland residents who testify on behalf of saving Oakland Libraries. — The two hours of public comment at last night’s budget meeting was dominated by library supporters, testifying about the importance of libraries in Oakland and protesting the possibility…
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Oakland’s Proposed Budget: not as simple as A, B, C
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Cornel West vs Obama? Black People! Complaining is not enough.
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Donald Trump to skip 2012 presidential race – USATODAY.com
This is not surprising, but sad news. I was highly looking forward to Obama kicking his tail for the election!! Cest la vie In tribute I give you a replay of Seth Meyer’s trouncing of Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Trump says he will continue to voice his opinions. Let’s hope this…
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Schwarzenegger paternity: Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with longtime member of household staff – latimes.com
I am not really excited about posting gossip on this blog. But this is goes to the character of a political figure who has wreaked much havoc on this state. Leaving the state in enormous debt which necessitated (according to him) a last minute line item veto that cuts funding for child care for low…
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Birther Movement- 1890’s Racism in 2011
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As “shady” politics can be, why do I bother?
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Good News about Oakland!!
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Oakland will place $80 parcel tax on special election ballot – Inside Bay Area
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AC Transit’s fares to increase again? | A Better Oakland
According to a staff report quoted in today’s A Better Oakland post: The process of raising fares has been unpredictable, episodic, and anxiety-provoking, especially for the riding public. Each fare increase is decried by some as a surprising imposition, despite the District’s steadily rising costs. The proposed fare policy seeks to create an orderly, transparent,…