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Oakland is beautiful, but encampments – and the city’s inequitable response – are holding it back
The city of Oakland’s encampment ‘sensitivity areas’ map perpetuates a long legacy of injustice by once again placing an inequitable burden on West and…
May 27
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It’s legal to lie in campaigns – but that doesn’t make it right
Oakland Measure E campaign’s claim that it results in “lower tax rates” is a misleading statement — in common terms, a lie. Nothing in the legal text of…
May 24
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Oakland Report is growing
Announcing five new additions to the Oakland Report team — and a $50,000 fundraising challenge. Don’t miss a beat! Donate to support our nonprofit work.
May 19
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Oakland is still #1 – in highest taxes
Also: The racially-motivated aspects of Oakland’s taxation and service delivery; Rebecca Kaplan isn't qualified for the job; school administrator pay…
May 9
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Oakland: the politics of emotional blackmail
For years, city leaders and advocates have repeatedly claimed that the city’s failures are someone else’s fault, criticisms are personal attacks, and…
May 2
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The elephant in the classroom
Oakland Education Association has spent over $239,000 to elect a school board majority friendly to the union’s financial interests. Those board members…
Apr 30
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Sean S. Reinhart
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'Where is my tax money going?': KTVU 2 News interviews Oakland Report
Television station KTVU invited Oakland Report managing editor Sean Reinhart to talk about Oakland's many taxes.
Apr 18
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Oakland union boss threatens fire station closures unless voters approve tax hike – despite the city's past broken promises
Oakland’s 20-year record of diverted tax funds, fire station cuts used for political pressure, and a firefighters union that continues to back new tax…
Apr 13
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Sean S. Reinhart
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The Bookmark: a cornerstone at the intersection of Broadway and civic self-reliance
A volunteer-driven nonprofit bookstore redefines public service in Oakland — and demonstrates the power of Oakland’s people to thrive despite chronic…
Mar 29
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Eliminating standardized testing undermined University of California’s own admissions goals
Standardized tests improve fairness in admissions while increasing opportunities for high performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Mar 23
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75% of Black Oakland residents surveyed say the taxes they pay are not worth it
Also: Nine out of ten Black survey respondents said crime and public safety are 'concerning' or 'extremely concerning' — the highest concern level of…
Mar 21
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Battered voter syndrome
A commentary on the abusive relationship between Oakland City Hall and Oakland voters: on leadership, crime, services, encampments, politics and…
Mar 14
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