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Oakland Police must stop high speed pursuits

July 21, 2022 Cat Brooks 0

Death of Lolomanaia Soakia latest example of why Oakland Police must end reckless chases […]

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An Old Student Opines on Belonging and Otherness

December 17, 2021 Pamela Rudd 0

This opinion piece was first published at The Citizen, Laney College’s news outlet. In America, old people are seen as irrelevant–it doesn’t matter your race, religion or political party. We don’t count for much. With […]

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Violence in Oakland: ‘We Can Fix This’

December 8, 2021 Debora Gordon 1

There is a maxim in journalism, “If it bleeds, it leads,” and there have been seemingly endless stories of violence both far and near. Here in Oakland, there is a seeming daily litany of violence […]

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What Counts: In Conversation about Public Safety

December 7, 2021 Ayodele Nzinga 0

When every outlet from CNN to Fox leads with Oakland’s unprecedented crime wave, it causes concern and invites fear. But what does it mean? Really. California is among the 20 most dangerous states in America. […]

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Lara Kiswani on the Successful Blocking of the Zim Cargo Ship at the Port of Oakland

June 10, 2021 Oakland Voices 0

“Palestine is an internationalist issue, and an issue that concerns all social justice movements.” – Lara Kiswani, director of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center […]

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Oakland can ‘Defund the Police’ and ‘Refund the Community’

March 29, 2021 Cat Brooks 2

Process to reimagine police can lead to improvement in quality of life for Oakland. […]

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What to Expect in Oakland in 2021

February 2, 2021 Tonya Shipp 1

Oakland Voices alumna Tonya Shipp offers a take on what to expect in Oakland in 2021. […]

Opinion

Why does East Oakland have so many COVID-19 cases?

May 22, 2020 Oakland Voices 3

We’ve reached out to public health professionals and elected officials, and we want to hear from the community: Why does East Oakland have so many cases? […]

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Race and Equity Demands for Black Oakland

May 1, 2020 Oakland Voices 0

Letter: Alameda County should immediately increase access to testing and treatment in the African American community. […]

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10 tips for people with asthma during COVID-19

April 28, 2020 Oakland Voices 0

With the high prevalance of ashtma in Oakland, here are some tips for residents living with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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