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Gillian Garaci Gillian Garaci

Teacher Diversity is a Necessity

For a state as diverse as California’s we are shamefully behind on providing bilingual teachers for English-language learners. See how this community college is helping solve that gap.

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

It’s Time to Talk About Disney

The state of Florida is about to pass legislation dissolving Disney’s special taxing district. Although we don’t agree with the reasoning behind the decision, it IS time for states to put corporations in their place!

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

Book Bans Aim to Silence Marginalized Voices

As this moment, the nation is witnessing a “unprecedented” increase in book banning campaigns. Books written by and for members of marginalized communities are being disproportionately targeted, putting diversity and inclusion efforts at risk!

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

Sacramento Teachers Echo National Concerns

Sacramento teachers are on strike! Their demands represent challenges being faces by teachers across the nation, including staff shortages and anxieties over one-time relief funding.

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

Another Corporate Tax Loophole on the Ballot

Big real estate is yet again trying to make everyday taxpayers shoulder even more of the state’s tax burden. Read more about the reality of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

It’s time to face Prop. 13’s equity problem

California’s Proposition 13 has caused huge disparities in equity during its 40+ years of existence. Wealthy landlords and large corporations benefit from tax loopholes that allow them to avoid paying their fair share of property taxes, leading to a dearth of funding for California schools and communities.

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

Staff Blog: The Truth About Recalls

How Republican activists and wealthy corporate donors are using recall elections to push a rightwing agenda that is dangerous to democracy and disenfranchises low-income voters and people of color.

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