"Remaking California"

Bruce Robinson — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:00:00 +0100

There’s widespread agreement that California’s state government is dysfunctional and “broken.” Our constitution was adopted when the the Golden State small, homogenous and barely industrialized. What will it take to bring the mechanics of the California'’s governance into the 21st century?
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Red Sonoma

Bruce Robinson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Liberal Sonoma County was once a hotbed of anti-communist fervor, as well as home to a series of utopian communities, all of which is on display at the Sonoma County Museum.

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When taking a longer historical view, Eric Stanley, exhibitions and collections curator for the Sonoma County Museum, Read More...

The Costs of Israel’s Wars

Bruce Robinson — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Israeli occupation of The West Bank and Gaza Strip has clearly been a hardship for the Palestinian people there, but activist Dorothy Naor (left) believes it has also inflicted deep costs on Israel as well.

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Dorothy Naor (bio below) will present a talk titled “The Cost Read More...

"Eclipse of the Sunnis"

Bruce Robinson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

One little-reported consequence of the war in Iraq has been the displacement of an estimated 2 million former citizens who have fled to neighboring nations or even further. Their story is the subject of Eclipse of the Sunnis, a new book by NPR Mideast correspondent Deborah Amos.

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Auto Impounds

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Impounding the vehicles of unlicensed drivers is a discretionary call for police officers, one that can be an expensive hardship for immigrant workers in Sonoma County.

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Once a vehicle has been impoRead More...

The Immigrant Paradox

Bruce Robinson — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

What segment of California’s population is healthiest? It’s probably not what you would think.

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As Alameda County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Anthony Iton (lRead More...

Okili's return

Bruce Robinson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Three months after he was seized and nearly deported, a Santa Rosa man has been released to rejoin his family, and recover from his experience inside the privatized detention facility.

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KRCB previously reported on Okili's arrest on May 21, here.

Because Okili has not only tried to play by the rulRead More...

Okili's Deportation

Bruce Robinson — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Belated enforcement of an African student's expired visa, more than 20 years later, is now threatening to tear apart a Santa Rosa family.

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There will be a benefit concert, featuring many of Okili's musical friends and supporters, Friday night, May 22 at the Sebastopol Community Center, to raise money for his legal defense (more details below). Donations can also be made directly here.

US-Cuba Policy

Bruce Robinson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:00:00 +0100

After half a century of hostile relations, is it finally time to start talking-and trading-with Cuba again?

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Cuba is not a high priority for the Obama administration, Erlich observes, but there is a considerable upside Read More...

Angel Island Immigration Station

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Newly preserved and restored, a rare piece of bay area history reopens for visitors on Sunday. (See below for details of the reopening day ceremonies)

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The federal immigration station on Angel Island, as seen above in 1915, was reached by a long wooden dock which no longer exists. Most of theRead More...

U Visas

Bruce Robinson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0100

Victims of domestic violence, including undocumented immigrants, now have some new programs available to protect them.

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Here is a link to a page of frequently asked questions about U Visas.

Below are some additional resources with links.

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

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