Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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On Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries, activists demand abolition of nuclear weapons
August 12, 2021Demonstration at dangerous California lab links the threats of nuclear disaster and climate change.
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¿Por qué votar NO a la destitución del gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom?
August 5, 2021Vinculados a las actividades de la campaña de recuerdo están los miembros de agrupaciones paramilitares neofascistas como Proud Boys y Three Percenters, los mismos grupos que se apoderaron violentamente de la capital de la nación con...
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Why vote NO on the recall of California Gov. Gavin Newsom
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California Poor People’s Campaign pushes Sen. Feinstein on filibuster
July 29, 2021Opponents of voter suppression march and rally at the offices of senators in 35 states across the country.
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Historic Child Tax Credit starts in July—up to $300 per child monthly
June 25, 2021In mid-July, eligible families will start receiving monthly payments of $300 for each child under 6, and $250 monthly payments for each child ages 6 to 17.
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Oakland evitaría la falta de vivienda y crearía buenos empleos
June 20, 2021Con el presupuesto del alcalde asignando el 45% del Fondo de Propósito General de la ciudad al Departamento de Policía, pero solo el 2% a parques, bibliotecas y otros servicios clave que promueven la prevención de...
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Oakland city budget changes would prevent homelessness and create good jobs
June 17, 2021Spending plan also aims to reduce violence, restore parks, recreation centers, and cultural venues.
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Poor People’s Campaign hails Barbara Lee for leading ‘Third Reconstruction’ drive
June 10, 202153 cents of every discretionary dollar spent by Congress goes to the Pentagon, but just 15 cents goes to fight poverty.
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