AltWeeklies Wire
Drug Addicts Unite!new
An Oakland-based group of methadone users and their medical providers has formed a political lobbying to help shape California policy.
East Bay Express |
Julia Landau |
12-29-2010 |
Politics
How Canvassers Get Your Moneynew
They've got a pitch, and a strategy that would make a football coach proud.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
11-03-2010 |
Politics
Prop 21 Seeks to Aid California Parks in Perilnew
But is taxing motor vehicles the right solution to an obvious problem?
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
10-14-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections 2010, Proposition 21
East Bay Enviros Lead the Charge Against Prop 23new
The fight against the repeal of climate change legislation is a statewide campaign headquartered here.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
10-14-2010 |
Politics
Pot Taxes and Farm Permits Seek Voter Approvalnew
Berkeley and Oakland would expand their taxation, while Richmond and Albany consider getting into the game.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-13-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections
The Baffling Mayoral Bid of Marcie Hodgenew
Former state senator Don Perata helped her run for Oakland City Council in 2006. Is her run for mayor in 2010 designed to return the favor?
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-29-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Oakland, Marcie Hodge
A Prosecutor Lets Berkeley's Infamous Torture Professor off the Hooknew
In a long-awaited report released late last week, a career prosecutor in the US Department of Justice said UC Berkeley law professor John Yoo should not be held liable for authorizing torture and warrantless wiretaps while working for the Bush administration.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
02-24-2010 |
Politics
Democrat John Perez is About to Become Califoria's First Openly Gay Speakernew
John Perez, a political newcomer, should have plenty of time to solidify his power base and build influence. His tenure also promises to increase the influence of the Assembly and help advance the cause of gay rights.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-09-2009 |
Politics
Obama Economic Appointment Highlights Old Trade Disputenew
Before giving Jason Furman a pass on his emerging trade polices, it's important to focus on the true differences between Free Trade and Fair Trade.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
06-25-2008 |
Politics
Framing Issues Is Hard; Just Ask George Lakoffnew
The Rockridge Institute sought to help Democrats package their issues for mainstream success. But the Berkeley think tank couldn't ever package itself, which led to its demise.
East Bay Express |
Eliza Strickland |
05-14-2008 |
Politics
Don Perata Probe Heats Up?new
Feds ask for reporters' notes in the public corruption investigation. Also, the senator is accused of violating state election law.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-27-2007 |
Politics
John Russo, the Spinmeister of the Yearnew
The Oakland City Attorney declared victory in the Oak-to-Ninth legal battle -- then asked for a new trial.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Obama Drama '08new
The campaign's innovative social networking led to the creation of hundreds of local Obama groups -- but when the official campaign eventually tried to take over the show, some volunteers objected.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew
East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Oakland's Press-Shy Mayornew
Getting Ron Dellums on board with the media is an ongoing process, says his outgoing flack.
East Bay Express |
Michael Mechanic |
08-22-2007 |
Politics
