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This campaign is about leaving no one behind. Whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent, you’re still my neighbor. That’s why we’re investing in billboards to reach as many voters as possible. Chip in to our campaign at the link in my bio!

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House Rs just passed the budget resolution, the first step in their process to enact a bill that'd kick millions off Medicaid & cut SNAP down to just $1.60 per person per meal on avg while cutting taxes for the top 0.1% by $278k - all while increasing the debt 🧵on what's to come and WHERE TO FIGHT

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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

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Important message here from David Hogg: Donate and join our virtual event tomorrow!

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Oakland -580 West-Investigate Elon

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This is a 2 minute audio or quick read. It's an important overview of the $4.5 trillion tax cuts and how they plan to gut medicaid, medicare, etc to fund the billionaires. It would devastate millions of families and seniors who paid into the system. So much damage has already been done. #DemsUnited

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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen. Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !” globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

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City settles restraining order case with political organizer Seneca Scott — Scott has agreed to stop posting false homophobic claims and personal information about a city staffer online. oaklandside.org/2025/02/07/c...

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Ketchup On Walls Alert: HIGH

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Oakland police chases are more common than you think — but they’re relatively safe oaklandside.org/2025/01/27/c...

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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.

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Something to bookmark and put in your back pocket. This is Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell stating clearly, that while partnering with Police Commission to make the process to review the pursuit policy public, the decision is and has been the Police Chief's to make.

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Council gets a rocky start w/shaky leadership; brief mirage of unity from Tues already showing cracks Thurs: + at a Commission mtg prompted by Newsom's irresponsible claims, OPD Chief Mitchell made it clear, he's the only one who can change pursuit policy oakland-observer.ghost.io/new-council-...

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Be prepared. oaklandside.org/oakland-wild...

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"Like a boulder dropping into a small pond, Barbara Lee’s announcement that she’s running for mayor has sent waves — not ripples — crashing through Oakland politics." oaklandside.org/2025/01/08/b...

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Help an old, fat, white lady out. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social I am too slow and too frail to get out of the of a high-speed police chase. Oakland streets are dangerous enough. Sign my darn petition! www.change.org/p/do-not-cha...

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I would to thank the Recallers, the Real Estate Bros, theTech Bros & their paid & unpaid crisis actors for paving the way for Oakland to elect its first Black Female Mayor.

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Incorrectly wrote the day for tomorrow's meeting as Tuesday. It's fixed now. The date and link to legistar were correct.

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Its going to be a wild ride in Oakland this year, and you'll need a guide. Oakland Observer meticulously details political processes, meetings & legislation. The goal is to give residents the most info possible to make informed decisions. Subscribe today oakland-observer.ghost.io

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Oakland Budget Survey- "What do will will loose & what will we save?" docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Back to business starting Monday at City Council. First, on Monday at 11am, new Council President, Pro Tempore and Committee assignments, with elected President becoming Mayor. The interim for the D2 vacancy will also be taken up, tho less clear what outcome that will have.

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The NYPD is in what (until recently) Adam Tooze would've called a 'polycrisis' Rampant command-level corruption & misconduct. A broken discipline system. Declining murder clearance rates. Rising chases. Extorting nightclubs + more On Bleeding Edge ($$) bleeding-edge.ghost.io/the-nypds-po...

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We're live at the first meeting of the House DOGE Caucus demanding that every member pledge never to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid! Tune in to our stream and follow on for clips: www.facebook.com/socialsecuri...

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OPD Police Pursuit Policy saves lives "period." Oakland is facing an epidemic of vehicular injuries & deaths, 30 in 2023. 58 of our 675 officers out on medical leave & @gavinnewsom.bsky.social , OakMAGA, & the oligarchs (Real Estate & Tech Bros) want turn up the speed.

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It is hard to find uplifting news stories about Oakland these days. But not everything is doom and gloom: the city’s Urban Forest Plan is smart and visionary. Now if only we can find a way to fund it 🌳 gift link!

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OMG STAAAAAHP 😭

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Send letters to Senators opposing key cabinet nominees below. Let's get to 80,000 overall today! PLEASE SHARE! Recess Appointments: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Patel: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Kennedy: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Gabbard: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Fruitvale Ave-Oakland CA

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