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Hundreds of people in black shirts that say "Jews Say Ceasefire Now" stand inside the rotunda of the Oakland Federal Building.

City Hall & Policing

Jewish protesters occupy federal building in Oakland to demand ceasefire in Gaza

by Eli Wolfe and Natalie Orenstein Nov. 14, 2023, 11:50 a.m.Nov. 15, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

Hundreds demonstrated and scores were arrested in one of the largest acts of Jewish civil disobedience in Bay Area history.

Education Equity

Oakland Unified is considering a Gaza ceasefire resolution

by Ashley McBride Nov. 9, 2023, 4:21 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 11:38 a.m.

Tensions are running high within OUSD. Some say taking a stand is urgent, while others worry about community members feeling alienated.