Monthly Archives: June 2007

The time for police accountability is now!

by Dawn on Jun 22, 2007

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On Tuesday July 26, 2007, at 10:00 am, the Public Safety Committee (San Francisco, City Hall, Rm 263) is holding a hearing to discuss the MOU between the SF Police Officer’s Association and the City of San Francisco. Why is this important? Because at a time where Mayor Newsom is… Read more

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Youth Prison Tours: Stark

by Sumayyah Waheed on Jun 16, 2007

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Over the course of this summer, the staff of Books Not Bars will tour all of California’s youth prisons. The first was a tour of the Heman G. Stark, commonly called simply Stark. Books Not Bars Policy Director Sumayyah Waheed writes of her impressions and experiences in the youth prison.… Read more

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SB 1019 Passed!

by Dawn on Jun 5, 2007

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Thanks to everyone’s hard work and support, SB 1019, the bill introduced by Senator Gloria Romero passed the Senate by 21 votes to 10. The ACLU’s Sacramento lobbyist regards this as one of their most successful campaigns ever.

In its final form, the bill reverses Copley by authorizing open hearings… Read more

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