Young Voters – What’s on Our Minds
Many young people are getting ready to vote for the first time on November 8. But are the presidential candidates, state and local officials really addressing the issues we care...
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Oct
15
Sep
¿Quiénes Serán los Nuevos Miembros del Concejo?
Nueve personas han presentado y calificado para competir por tres puestos del Concejo de la Ciudad de Richmond en las elecciones generales del 8 de noviembre. ...
Opinión: Las elecciones de la junta escolar importan para las familias de West Contra Costa
El 8 de noviembre, su voto por la junta escolar de WCCUSD determina quién forma y aprueba el plan anual de programas y servicios de nuestras escuelas; su voto determina...
25
Aug
Who Will Be Your Next Council Members?
Nine people have filed and qualified to compete for three open Richmond City Council seats in the Nov. 8 general election....
24
Aug
Op-Ed: Why school board elections matter for West Contra Costa families
As a parent of two young girls, I often find myself wondering: Are my girls watching too much TV? Did they do enough reading over the summer? Are they taking...
04
Aug
Op-Ed: For more reliable service, Bay Area voters should vote yes on the BART Bond
Lateefah Simon is a November 2016 candidate for BART Board District 7, which includes portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties....
24
May
Estado por Estado, Comunidades Resisten las Restricciones Electorales
Entre el miedo y la confusión que envuelve la supresión electoral, los defensores de los derechos electorales hacen sonar un mensaje de esperanza y determinación. Estas son las primeras elecciones presidenciales...
16
May
State by State, Communities Push Back Against Voter Restrictions
Amid the fear and confusion around voter suppression, voting rights advocates are sounding a message of hope and determination. This is the first presidential election in which new voting restrictions...
04
Mar
Latino Voting Power on the Rise
A growing Latino demographic bears the question: what political power will Latinos yield in 2016? ...
29
Feb
El Creciente Poder del Voto Latino
Los latinos se encuentran entre el grupo demográfico de mayor crecimiento en los Estados Unidos. En California, los latinos superan en número a los blancos (14,99 millones de latinos a...
22
Apr
Q&A: Mayoral Candidate Charles Ramsey
Interview by Edgardo Cervano-Soto Ed. Note: Charles Ramsey, 52, is currently Board President of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). He spoke to The CC Pulse reporter Edgardo Cervano-Soto...
18
Feb
Q&A: Mayoral Candidate Parker Wants City to Stay the Course
Interview +Photos, Edgardo Cervano-Soto Editor’s Note: Richmond mayoral candidate Mike Parker, 73, is currently a lead organizer of the Richmond Progressive Alliance and an instructor in the Electrical/Instrumentation department at Los...
11
Nov
Youth Voter Turnout Remains High, Key to Obama Victory in Swing States
News Report, Anna Challet, New America Media In last month’s general election, youth voter turnout remained at 2008 levels, despite previous polls showing that enthusiasm was down in 2012. According...
02
Nov
Youth Weigh in on 2012 Election
Blog, Various Authors “A vote is worth more than money” Edgardo Cervano-Soto My vote represents me. How I vote informs political power holders and institutions my interpretation of democracy and equity. Although voting...
