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Supporters of a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting, Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
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Why my Sonoma County synagogue stands for a cease-fire in Gaza

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A broken peace left my family’s heritage trip in shards

Adam Eilath by Adam Eilath May 10, 2024May 10, 2024
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I won’t stand by while white supremacists hijack my city council’s meetings

Jennie Chabon by Rabbi Cantor Jennie Chabon May 9, 2024
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This California bill could help save local journalism by taxing tech giants

Jo Ellen Green Kaiser by Jo Ellen Green Kaiser May 8, 2024May 20, 2024
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Zionism means Jews at the wheel, driving our future

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