In order to fully understand the historical context of the conversation we had with Professor Oiyan Poon about affirmative action and the recent hearings before the supreme court, it might behoove folks to look at this series of short interviews conducted by author Jeff Chang and members of his old UC Berkeley based organization, Student […]
Politics
An Interview w/ Oakland Mayoral Candidate Sheng Thao
We speak with Oakland mayoral candidate Sheng Thao about her campaign, how she differs from other candidates, and what she sees for the future of Oakland. We talk about her strong relationship with unions and why that is a good thing. Her opponents assert that unions are ‘special interest’ that Thao is beholden to. She […]
A Conversation w/ M1 of dead prez about Cannibis Reform
We caught up with M1 of the group dead prez to talk to him about his recent visit to Washington DC. he and a number of activists were there to protest the recent decision by President Joe Biden to pardon folks who were convicted of cannibis-related crimes. M1 pointed out that on the surface, the […]
Is the US set to Invade Haiti Again? A Conversation w/ Pierre La Boissiere
We speak with Pierre La Boisserie of the Haiti Action Committee about the latest development around the United States and them wanting to invade Haiti under the guise of helping eradicate humanitarian crises. During our conversation, Pierre gives a detailed history of Haiti and her struggles with the US and other western powers who never […]
What does it Mean to be Progressive? A Conversation w/ Liz Suk of Oakland Rising Action about Oakland Politics
We talk with long-time Oakland activist Liz Suk about the upcoming midterm elections and what it means to be a progressive in a rapidly changing Oakland political landscape. We talk about the many ways in which folks have misused and demonized that word with the purpose of hijacking the movement and causing confusion. We also […]
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