Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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California Democrats sweep back into state offices
November 13, 2018California may continue to be among leaders in the fightback against the Trump administration on issues including immigration, health care, the environment and more.
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California ballot measures: some big wins, some not so big
November 9, 2018Housing issues were prominent among the 11 statewide ballot propositions California voters faced Nov. 6, and results were mixed.
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Striking Univ. of California patient care workers rally with supporters across the state
October 26, 2018The patient care workers were joined in a sympathy strike by nearly 10,000 UC service workers and 15,000 research, technical, and health care professionals.
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Trump pulls U.S. out of Cold War-era nuclear missile treaty
October 24, 2018Abandoning the INF could lead to an unconstrained and dangerous nuclear arms competition with Russia.
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New Trump immigration rules put wealthy at front of the line
October 15, 2018Latest guidelines equate worth with wealth and move families who have already waited years to the end of the line.
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Oakland Marriott workers join strike spreading across U.S.
October 9, 2018The Bay Area actions followed a walkout by Boston Marriott workers over economic issues to make one job enough to support a family.
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Calif. governor signs far-reaching laws on net neutrality, criminal justice, and environment
October 5, 2018Brown signed over 1,000 bills into law, with the net neutrality measure drawing an immediate lawsuit from the Trump administration.
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At Global Climate Action Summit, thousands vow to uphold Paris accord
September 20, 2018They came to the Global Climate Action Summit held here Sept. 12-14 - over 4,000 delegates from around the world.
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