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San Jose # Civil Rights
Local author to speak on Jessica Mitford, book sale to follow
Jessica Mitford
October 26, 2011
Tomorrow, the Oakland Public Library invites its members to learn about the life of Jessica Mitford (1917-1996) and her husband, Robert Treuhaft ...
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You have to believe in something even when the world says no
Rev. C.T. Vivian
January 21, 2012
It was totally natural for me to write about the indomitable, truly weathered but upbeat Rev. C.T. Vivian recently; I had known from years of...
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A spotty history of actors playing MLK on film
# Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2012
Every third Monday in January, America remembers the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who remains a vital influence in the fight for...
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Watched him on old television reels, cried with him in Memphis
# Civil Rights
November 16, 2011
Editor’s note:This article was a finalist for the America Inspired Contest, which celebrated extraordinary people making a difference across...
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The anti child industry Part 2
# Special Education
October 23, 2011
There is well funded industry devoted to keep disabled children’s education at the absolute minimum. Large law firms like Fagen, Friedman ...
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The anti child industry devoted to keeping services at minimum
# Special Education
September 18, 2011
The industry standard of special education is supposed to be a Chevy and not a Cadillac. However, a look at almost ANY school district statistic...
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Does your school district really care about your child?
#public schools
August 21, 2011
To read the previous part of this series click here.There are districts that DO have a culture of caring about the kids they educate. Many people...
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Judge slams San Francisco school personnel for delay and stall tactics
Education law
July 31, 2011
San Francisco, California:Administrative Law Judge Susan Ruff,decided for the student against San Francisco Unified School district over finding...
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Will the House and Senate pass Fairness Restoration Act ?
Advocacy & Disability
March 18, 2011
Yesterday, on March 17, 2011, federal legislation was introduced to allow parents to recover expert witness fees in due process hearings and...
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