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California legislators bring back more bills on police conduct

December 14, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

Among the bills are one that regulates policing.

California legislators to reintroduce measures regulating law enforcement

December 4, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

The bill would also ensure that officers with a history of misconduct could not just resign, keep their records secret, move to another jurisdiction and continue their misconduct.

‘Housing as a Human Right’ takes center stage in Oakland’s election

November 17, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

This city’s supporters of housing as a human right, rethinking public safety, achieving racial justice, and upholding public education have a lot to be glad about as election results are finalized.

The 2020 vote in California spelled qualified advancement—and some retreats

November 10, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon

Californians made gains on some of the ballot measures but lost on others.

Crowd in Oakland, Calif., demands: Count Every Vote

November 6, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

Among over 60 organizations helping to organize the event: SEIU Local 1021, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, AFSCME Local 3299, Arab Resource and Organizing Center, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice,...