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Oakland PD’s disturbing anti-Black email to voters


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Help us defeat police unions trying to smear Pamela Price’s run for District Attorney in California!

We want to make sure we do everything we can to have her back before election day next Tuesday!

DONATE $3 NOW

Dear Friend,

California police unions are gearing up to defeat Pamela Price, a Black woman running for Alameda County District Attorney, by any means necessary.

This past Tuesday, police unions, backed with over $150,000 in financial resources, sent mail throughout Alameda County smearing Price’s campaign platform.1 Even more disturbing, the Oakland Police Officers Association (OPOA) sent an anti-Price email specifically to a list of Oakland residents who are not Black entitled: “Oakland Likely Nov 2018 EMAILS No AF AM”.2

The proof is in the screenshot of the targeting list below.3 It’s disgusting.


These police unions are attacking Pamela Price with all the money and influence they have. We need to have her back now more than ever. Donate $3 to support our work to elect Pamela Price as Alameda County’s next District Attorney.

Contrary to what the police unions believe, Pamela Price wants to make sure that the law applies to everyone. If elected DA, Price vows to:

    • End money bail
    • Expand alternatives to incarceration
    • Protect immigrants from the Trump administration’s racist immigration policies4  &
    • Create a Police Accountability Unit to review allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers.5

We cannot stand for the character assassination of Price. Donate $3 today if you believe Black women running for office deserve better.

At Color Of Change PAC, we’re armed with a staff of creative digital organizers prepared to fight back against Price’s opponents. We’re unleashing a geo-targeted Facebook advertising campaign in the Bay Area to inform voters like you about Price’s justice-centered campaign. Here’s an example:

Carmen, the clock is ticking and we need your help. The Alameda County Primary Election is in three days, and our budget is limited to roll out our ads supporting Pamela Price and defend her against these lies. 

Will you please donate $3 to help us support Pamela Price’s run for DA? It’s time to #ElectBlackWomen.

Until justice is real,

— Jenni, Arisha, Hope, Kwesi, Shannon, Bhavik, Charles, Bradley, Reagan, Scott, Daniel, and the Color Of Change PAC Team

References: 

1. “Police Union IE hits Price with devastating attack piece”, East Bay Citizen, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/56385?t=12&akid=14370%2E1174326%2EXR6P7S

2. “No AF AM” = No African Americans

3. “Pamela Price Supporters Allege Oakland Police Union Is Racially Targeting Voters with Email Blasts”, East Bay Express, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/56384?t=14&akid=14370%2E1174326%2EXR6P7S

4. “Police Union IE hits Price with devastating attack piece”, East Bay Citizen, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/56385?t=16&akid=14370%2E1174326%2EXR6P7S

5. Voting While Black, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/54333?t=18&akid=14370%2E1174326%2EXR6P7S

6. California Candidate Responses, Pamela Price, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/56386?t=20&akid=14370%2E1174326%2EXR6P7S

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the Senate June ~ Congress ~ 2018 Republican led House


SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018

The Senate stands adjourned. There will be pro forma sessions on the following days:
              Friday, May 25th, at 11:00am
              Tuesday, May 29th at 9:00am
              Thursday, May 31st at 11:30am
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House Activity 6/1/2018

9:30:07 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:30:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Alexander X. Mooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:46 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:31:46 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 908, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
9:32:01 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:32:35 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 908. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018.

Election Update ~ dga.net


Three Democratic women of color candidates – Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Paulette Jordan in Idaho and Lupe Valdez in Texas – all have a real chance to turn these deep-red states blue in November. But to win, we need to build unprecedented grassroots campaigns with the resources to respond to every attack ad, knock on every door and get out every last Democratic voter – and right now, we just don’t have the money.

But there’s great news: A group of fired-up grassroots donors just offered to MATCH the next 250 donations to elect Stacey, Paulette, Lupe and Democrats across the country!

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FDA/USDA ~ May/June 2018 Alerts & Safety


  • Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls 12-Count Frozen Breakfast Burritos due to Possible Foreign Matter ContaminationRuiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 50,706 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos that may be contaminated with extraneous material.
  • Apotex Corp. is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 Metered Sprays, to the consumer level. The Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays has been found to contain small glass particles. The glass particles could block the actuator and impact the functionality of the pump. The issue was discovered through a customer complaint.Risk Statement: There is a potential for patients to be exposed to the glass particles and mechanical irritation cannot be ruled out. Local trauma to the nasal mucosa might occur with use of the defective product. To date, Apotex Corp. has not received any  reports of adverse events related to recall.
    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays is indicated for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and for the management of sinus pain and pressure associated with allergic rhinitis in patients 4 to 17 years of age The affected Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays can be identified by the information in the table below: and on the product label:

    NDC Lot
    Number
    Expiration
    Date
    Strength Configuration/Count
    60505-0829-1 NJ4501 07/2020 50 mcg per
    spray
    120 Metered
    Sprays
    Carton containing 1 Bottle of 50
    mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays

    The affected Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 Metered Sprays was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and distributors.

    Apotex Corp. has notified wholesalers/distributor by recall letter to arrange for return of any recalled product.

    Consumers/wholesalers/retailers/hospitals/institutions with an existing inventory of the lot subject to this recall should stop use and distribution of the remaining units and quarantine immediately. Healthcare Professionals in your organization should be informed of this recall. If you have further distributed the recalled product, to the wholesale or retail level, please notify any accounts or additional locations which may have received the recalled product from you. For additional assistance, call GENCO Pharmaceutical Services, a subsidiary of FedEx Supply Chain (GENCO) at 1- 877-475-5863 (7:00am – 5:00pm, CST Monday thru Friday), to arrange for return of the product.

    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Apotex Corp.  by phone-number 1-800-706-5575 (8:30am – 5:00pm, EST Monday thru Friday) or email address UScustomerservice@Apotex.com.  Customers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

  • Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Product due to Possible Foreign Matter ContaminationEddy Packing Co., Inc., a Yoakum, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 18,390 pounds of smoked sausage that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic.
  • Haggen has pulled El Monterey products with the following expiration dates from its shelves. These products have been specifically recalled:El Monterey Shredded Steak & Cheese Flour Taquitos, 28 oz  – UPC: 71007-40389. Expiration Dates: 05/05/2014, 05/17/2014, 05/20/2014, 05/22/2014,
    06/07/2014, 10/08/2014, 10/11/2014, 10/16/2014, 10/21/2014, 12/12/2014El Monterey Shredded Steak Corn Taquitos, 28 oz – UPC: 71007-40155. Expiration Dates: 08/15/2014, 08/16/2014, 10/18/2014, 11/11/2014, 12/12/2014, 12/13/2014Reason for Recall:
    Ruiz foods is issuing a recall on certain best if used by dates of EL MONTEREY SHREDDED STEAK AND CHEESE FLOUR TAQUITOS 28 OZ. AND EL MONTEREY SHREDDED STEAK CORN TAQUITOS 28 OZ. The product was manufactured using meat that has been recalled by Rancho Feeding Company. There have been no reports of illnesses due to the consumption of this product.

    All product may be returned for a full refund.

    For more information, please call Ruiz Foods at 1-800-772-6474