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News + Politics

Oakland cops spend little time on violent crime

Tim Redmond - March 10, 2021

New study shows less than five percent of police calls involve situations that require armed officer response.

Homelessness

The bad narrative of ‘bad choices’

Tiny - February 25, 2021

It's an easy way to look away and blame homelessness on poor people.

News + Politics

Exposing the toxic crisis at Treasure Island

Tim Redmond - February 7, 2021

Plus: Will the Police Commission finally pass reforms -- and will it matter? That's The Agenda for Feb. 8-14

News + Politics

OPINION: The importance of prosecuting cops for killings

Bruce Neuburger, Robin Larsen, Dolores Perez Heilbron, and David Heilbron - January 31, 2021

What DA Chesa Boudin is doing will make a huge difference.

News + Politics

Gunman disrupts protest—but community group de-escalates without the cops

Garrett Leahy - January 21, 2021

Activists say the incident shows why defunding the police is possible.

News + Politics

Jamaica Hampton allies call for mercy

Garrett Leahy - January 12, 2021

Should a man shot and permanently disabled by cops also be facing criminal charges?

News + Politics

How do we think about 2020?

Tim Redmond - December 31, 2020

And have we learned any lessons that will make for a better 2021?

Homelessness

The year in homeless policy

TJ Johnston - December 3, 2020

A few successes and a lot of failures as people on the streets stayed at risk during the pandemic.

News + Politics

Will the cops agree to an acceptable deal by next week?

Tim Redmond - November 23, 2020

POA and Mayor's Office still in secret talks with Dec. 1 deadline for final approval of a new contract.

Homelessness

Racist citations for minor offenses criminalize homeless people

Tim Redmond - September 30, 2020

New study looks at non-traffic citations, which can lead to arrests for behavior that wealthy white people engage in every day.