Opinion Archives - Page 3 of 8

An excerpt from Aida Mariam Davis’ book, “Kindred Creation.”

Northeastern University’s Plan for a Private Police Force is a Betrayal of East Oakland, writes Cat Brooks.

Aila Green suggests people volunteer or donate to support unhoused Oakland residents.

Californians voted in November to support forced prison labor. Last month, those laborers helped put out the LA wildfires.

Black men are 80% of those incarcerated by the child support system.

Despite various challenges, the Laney College Women’s Water Polo team made waves this year.

East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.

The curbside community at East 12th St advocate for housing for unhoused Oakland residents.

Measure NN supports violence prevention, but California’s Proposition 36 pushes the state towards failed policies, writes Urban Peace Movement.

Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.