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Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Debi Cooper on Elections in 2020 | San Ramon Mayor’s Breakfast 9/18/2020

Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Debi Cooper on Elections in 2020 | San Ramon Mayor’s Breakfast 9/18/2020 From YouTube Channel: September 23, 2020 at 03:27PM ONN – Debi Cooper, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, discusses how elections will work in 2020, including key dates, how to register, how to return your ballot, and in-person […]

Mayor Schaaf And Dan Kalb Introduce Oakland’s Independent Redistricting Commission

After some controversy regarding a majority-white pool of candidates, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland City Councilmember Dan Kalb (District One) introduced the City of Oakland’s first independent redistricting commission. This is what Schaaf and Kalb said in their statements, released today, and sent to Zennie62Media: “Congratulations to the fifteen commissioners selected to serve on […]

A New Kind of Convention Keynote

Tuesday’s program kicks off with the a united call to action from the future of the Democratic Party MILWAUKEE—Reimagined for a convention that will look and feel different than anything ever before, tonight’s Keynote Address at the 2020 Democratic National Convention wove together powerful and diverse voices from the next generation of party leaders into […]

Americans Will Step Up to Lead Democrats’ “Roll Call Across America”

Delegates will cast their nominating votes from cities, locations, and landmarks all across the nation MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today the Americans who will cast their official nominating votes for president of the United States during tonight’s “Roll Call Across America.” The roll call vote will take place under tonight’s theme, “Leadership Matters,” and spotlight those who […]

Robert Warshaw Report Points Mayor Of Oakland, Police Department Faults In Shooting Of Joshua Pawlik

The Joshua Pawlik Shooting is the focus of the just released report by Robert Warshaw, the Thelton E. Henderson court-appointed monitor of the Oakland Police Department in the wake of the events of The Riders Case. Below, is a digitized version of the report. You can also download it here. You can also read former […]

Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Was So Excited With Kamala Harris As VP She Screamed

Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Was So Excited With Kamala Harris As VP She Screamed ONN – Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Talks DNC 2020 And Kamela Harris With Zennie62Media Oakland’s District Three City Councilmember called to talk with me Zennie62Media CEO Zennie Abraham (as I had called her earlier about coming on for our […]

Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Talks DNC 2020 And Kamela Harris With Zennie62Media

Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Talks DNC 2020 And Kamela Harris With Zennie62Media ONN – Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Talks DNC 2020 And Kamela Harris With Zennie62Media Oakland’s District Three City Councilmember called to talk with me Zennie62Media CEO Zennie Abraham (as I had called her earlier about coming on for our Democratic National […]

Select Remarks from Opening Night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of speakers as prepared for delivery who will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 17, from 9:00-11:00 PM ET. The theme of Monday’s program is “We the People.” This convention is about Americans rising up to take our country back—and move forward as […]

Democrats Unveil A New Kind of Convention Keynote

MILWAUKEE—Reimagined for a convention that will look and feel different than anything ever before, this year’s Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention will weave together powerful and diverse voices from the next generation of party leaders into a unified pledge to step up and lead in this critical moment for the nation, convention organizers […]

White House Chief Of Staff Doesn’t Know The Issues Behind Mail-In Voting; CNN’s Jake Tapper Nails Em

White House Chief Of Staff Doesn’t Know The Issues Behind Mail-In Voting; CNN’s Jake Tapper Nails Em ONN – White House Chief Of Staff Doesn’t Know The Issues Behind Mail-In Voting; CNN’s Jake Tapper Nails Em White House Chief Of Staff Doesn’t Know The Issues Behind Mail-In Voting; CNN’s Jake Tapper Nails Em Note from […]

Atlanta’s Natasha Taylor Among 2020 Democratic National Convention Speakers

The Democratic National Convention to feature individuals from all walks of life, political affiliations and every corner of the country who support Joe Biden’s vision to lead us out of Trump’s chaos and crises. Natasha Taylor of Atlanta is one of the many speakers, here’s the news on others, with a full list to come. […]

Republican Voters Against Trump’s Racism

Republican Voters Against Trump’s Racism From YouTube Channel: July 30, 2020 at 12:20PM ONN – Join us in voting against our racist President. Are you a Republican, ex-Republican, or Trump-voter who won’t support the president this November? Share your story here: https://ift.tt/2ByQ4u4 Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full […]

Powerful. This Trump-voting grandma from Indiana has had enough of Trump and his sidekicks

Powerful. This Trump-voting grandma from Indiana has had enough of Trump and his sidekicks ONN – “But what is the one thing that Mike Pence says? “Oh, Mr. President, you’re doing such a wonderful job, our administration is handling this Coronavirus wonderfully.” If I hear him say that one more time, I’m going to puke.” […]

Is It Time To Change The Structure Of Oakland Government? – Phil Tagami Files

Oakland, By Phil Tagami – Perhaps the time has come to realize that the experiment of professional career politicians failed Oakland – this cohort has “pooched” it pretty bad. Deficit Municipal budgets after a decade of record revenues year after year and the policies have not made us safer, healthier, or prosperous, solved a housing […]

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Surpasses Women, POC Goals, In Membership Invites

Los Angeles – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 819 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities (people of color, or p.o.c), and 49% international from 68 countries. […]

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner League Of Women Voters New President Of The Board Of Directors

League Elects Deborah Turner President of the Board of Directors Voting rights organization celebrates 100th Anniversary at national convention WASHINGTON – Friday, the League of Women Voters of the United States elected Dr. Deborah Turner to serve as the 20th president of the board of directors. “Deborah Turner’s commitment to advancing voting rights and her […]

Southern Evangelical Seminary President Richard Land On Birth Of Racial Reconciliation Resolution

Southern Evangelical Seminary President Richard Land Reflects on the Birth Moment of the 1995 Southern Baptist Racial Reconciliation Resolution ‘I Not Only See the Gap That Remains, but the Distance Traveled’ CHARLOTTE, N.C.—This past weekend marked the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking passage of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) “Resolution on Racial Reconciliation.” The landmark […]

Oakland Renters And Small Businesses Eviction Moratorium Extension: News From Councilmember Bas

Dear Oaklander, Heading into our 11th week sheltering in place, I’m inspired by recent wins for our community, such as the extension of my emergency eviction moratorium and a fall ballot initiative to provide Oakland youth with more political power! In this newsletter you’ll find: Updates on Oakland’s eviction moratorium extension Efforts to grant youth […]

Oakland City Council Closer To Allowing 16 and 17 Year-Olds To Vote in School Board Elections

IT PASSED! Oakland President Rebecca Kaplan Proposed Ballot Measure to Allow 16 and 17 Year-Olds To Vote in School Board Elections Passes Unanimously. Oakland, Ca – Oakland City Council President, Rebecca Kaplan and the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution to place the proposed ballot measure to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote […]

Oakland City Council Meetings Featuring Police Commission, Sick Leave, Ed Reiskin, Cancelled

Oakland City Council Meetings Featuring Police Commission, Sick Leave, Ed Reiskin, Cancelled ONN – Oakland City Council Meetings Featuring Police Commission, Sick Leave, Ed Reiskin, Cancelled Today’s dual Oakland City Council meetings at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm were cancelled. They were to take up resolutions that concern sick leave for Oakland workers, police commission […]

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s Email On Limiting Police Commission Powers Was Wrong

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s Email On Limiting Police Commission Powers Was Wrong ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s Email On Limiting Police Commission Powers Was Wrong The Mayor of Oakland sent an email that describes the Oakland Police Commission as a “citizens committee” as if that’s a bad thing. It was poorly conceived and considered. […]

Tom Steyer Speech As He Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race After Poor Showing In South Carolina

Tom Steyer Speech As He Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race After Poor Showing In South Carolina ONN – Tom Steyer Speech As He Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race After Poor Showing In South Carolina. Mr. Steyer gave a rousing speech to mark the end of his run, and then left this email with […]

Trump Press Secretary Statement On Clemency Of Edward DeBartolo, Jr.,Michael Milken, Rod Blagojevich, More

Trump pardons Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Michael Milken, Ariel Friedler, Bernard Kerik, Paul Pogue, Angela Stanton, Rod Blagojevich, Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz, and Judith Negron. Atlanta – The Office Of the Press Secretary of Donald Trump issued this statement: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of Clemency Today, President Donald J. Trump signed […]

Pete Buttigieg In The State: A Buttigieg Presidency Will Invest In Black America

Today, as we observe the chosen birthday and legacy of Frederick Douglass, Pete Buttigieg penned an op-ed in The State discussing how we must invest in Black America to create a truly equitable America: The State: A Pete Buttigieg presidency will invest in building a stronger future for Black America By Pete Buttigieg South Carolina […]

Changing 2020 Original Score Prediction From “Joker” To “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”

Changing 2020 Original Score Prediction From “Joker” To “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” ONN – Changing 2020 Original Score Prediction From “Joker” To “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Changing 2020 Original Score Prediction From “Joker” To “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” John Williams is 88, and the father of classical music written […]

Partnership To Fight For The Right To Vote At Local Level: Civil Rights Groups Speak

The Leadership Conference Education Fund, together with Access Democracy; the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation; the American Constitution Society; the Campaign Legal Center; and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law today announced All Voting is Local, a new campaign to protect the right and ability to vote, and fight voter suppression, at the […]

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