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Opinion: Why Prop 36 Has Already Failed

April 28, 2025 Brendan Woods and Yoel Haile

Since Prop 36 has gone into effect, communities of color have been disproportionately impacted.

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Advocates call for new Alameda County District Attorney to stop charging youth as adults

March 13, 2025 Community Voices

Urban Peace Movement calls on Alameda County DA Ursula Jones Dickson to stop charging youth as adults.

a bandaid covers a cracked ground
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What Counts: In Conversation about Public Safety

December 7, 2021 Ayodele Nzinga

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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