Monthly Archives: March 2007

Watch out, OPD is illegally strip-searching folks!

by Dawn on Mar 30, 2007

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Seven Oakland residents have sued the city of Oakland claiming that police officers improperly strip-searched them on city streets. There is a federal suit asking for $5 million and an end to the practice, because people have been humiliated and their civil rights have been violated.

The OPD is the… Read more

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Racist Immigration Policies “Resolved” With Use Of Prison Labor

by Jennifer Kim on Mar 28, 2007

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In Colorado, the state legislature passed laws that would require immigrants to obtain state identification in order to receive any government services. In addition they passed a law that allows the police to check the immigration status of any immigrant. These measures have forced documented and undocumented farm workers out… Read more

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Wake up Oakland

by Dawn on Mar 15, 2007

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Have you ever noticed that when you voice an opinion about an issue that is highly controversial, people will either applaud you or try to tear you down? This occurs when people find an element in your words that they can relate to, which validates and enables that person to… Read more

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