We soon have the opportunity to increase community voice in Oakland, Sacramento and D.C. – but, if we let the chance pass us by, we could see a loss of representation for those most marginalized. Every 10 years California redraws the district lines for all its...
Alma Blackwell’s love and dedication to equity for Oaklanders shines like a true Social Justice Warrior. So much so, that this year we made a new category for our Townie Awards – Social Justice Warrior – to recognize her years of movement work and leadership for...
There’s no doubt that businesses have a role and responsibility in helping to create a more just world that centers economic equity. Reem Assil, founder of Reem’s, gets this. Her bakery is helping to fuel the People’s movement with more than just her...
Our elected officials will vote on how to spend tens of Millions of public dollars this month. Right now, the Mayor’s budget would spend the majority of our money (the general purpose fund – city taxes, fees and surcharges) on police and police overtime....
We are proud to honor Stop Urban Shield with the Volunteer Townie of the Year Award on June 20. (Join in the celebration!) Through years of organizing resulting in victory, Stop Urban Shield struck a massive blow to police militarization in the Bay Area and beyond. A...
