Zeno Swijtink
12-29-2013, 08:50 PM
The New Progressive Leader
Richmond has seized the mantle as one of the most progressive cities in the nation by taking on such colossi as Big Oil, Big Soda, and Big Banks.
<cite class="byline">by John Geluardi (https://m.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/ArticleArchives?author=1064762)</cite> | December 25, 2013
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In years past, when the mainstream press turned its gaze toward Richmond, it usually was to report on one of three things: homicides, public corruption, or fiery accidents at the Chevron refinery. But now when reporters and satellite trucks descend on the city, it's usually because the Richmond City Council has again thumbed its nose at powerful corporate interests by proposing some of the most progressive legislation in the country.
cont. at https://m.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-new-progressive-leader/Content?oid=3793131&issue=3793065
Richmond has seized the mantle as one of the most progressive cities in the nation by taking on such colossi as Big Oil, Big Soda, and Big Banks.
<cite class="byline">by John Geluardi (https://m.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/ArticleArchives?author=1064762)</cite> | December 25, 2013
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In years past, when the mainstream press turned its gaze toward Richmond, it usually was to report on one of three things: homicides, public corruption, or fiery accidents at the Chevron refinery. But now when reporters and satellite trucks descend on the city, it's usually because the Richmond City Council has again thumbed its nose at powerful corporate interests by proposing some of the most progressive legislation in the country.
cont. at https://m.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-new-progressive-leader/Content?oid=3793131&issue=3793065