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The People of Oakland Go on Strike, Except for the Lawyers

The People of Oakland Go on Strike, Except for the Lawyers

Yesterday, Oakland hit its excitement level as several thousand people crowded into the city in a ”general strike” and marched all across the town to ”take over” the Port of…

Marijuana Legalization Fails, but Cities Still Taxing in California

Marijuana Legalization Fails, but Cities Still Taxing in California

Although California’s controversial measure to legalize and tax medicinal marijuana failed, several cities have joined with Oakland in imposing city-based taxes. Dale Sky Jones, a spokesman for the campaign to…

Civil Rights Lawyer John Burris To Take On BART Shooting Case

Civil Rights Lawyer John Burris To Take On BART Shooting Case

Civil rights lawyer John Burris has earned millions of dollars over the past 30 years by handling hundreds of police brutality suits. He was recently hired by the family of…