Three months into the new year, we ask ourselves: are things getting any better?
By Berkeley Copwatch on A look at the progress we have made—or lack there of—as we move into the new year.
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By Katherine Chen and Henry DeMarco on The story of First They Came For The Homeless, the protest movement that made city streets into home.
‘We need your support’: An open letter from Wood Street
By members of the Wood Street encampment community on The Wood Street Commons is scheduled for eviction on January 9. The Commons is a resource hub for unhoused in the West Oakland area.
Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unit was designed to be an alternative to police—let’s keep it that way
By Berkeley Copwatch on As the City of Berkeley prepares to roll out the Specialized Care Unit, let’s not forget where it came from, Berkeley Copwatch writes.
Leaked texts reveal racism, anti-homelessness in BPD
By Berkeley Copwatch on The recently leaked text messages reveal unsurprising truths and create a unique opportunity for Berkeleyans to hold their police force accountable.
Berkeley vehicle dwellers win settlement in court
By Berkeley Copwatch on Despite the wins in the settlement, plaintiffs have yet to receive their vehicle repair and registration stipends.
All quiet at People’s Park: here’s what’s going on in court
By Lisa Teague and Harvey Smith on The stay on new construction will remain until the case works its way through the appeals process.
Living with mental illness: the burden of stereotype
By Jack Bragen on The prejudice against people with psychiatric problems seems to be the last socially acceptable form of bigotry, Bragen writes.
August invasion of People’s Park sparks more questions than answers
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley Copwatch discusses the fallout of the University's August actions at People's Park.
An open letter from the Wood Street community
By members of the Wood Street encampment community on As the city, county, and state discuss the fate of Wood Street, residents provide solutions of their own.
Harm reduction: tips for preventing overdose
By West Oakland Punks With Lunch on Fentanyl test strips are a great way to reduce the risk of overdose, but are not a catch-all solution.
Organizing for resistance? Know your rights
By Berkeley Copwatch on Protest thoughtfully to keep yourself and others safe, Copwatch writes.