Occupy Oakland made mistakes, still does goodOccupy Oakland began as a peaceful encampment that provided food and first aid to all comers and showed what mutual aid and solidarity can do.  

Great to give kids decent nutritionI was delighted to read the new USDA guidelines requiring schools to serve meals with twice as many fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast.  

Outrageous claims made in editorialA recent editorial used over-the-top language condemning the Susan G. Komen Foundation's decision (subsequently reversed) to withhold funding for Planned Parenthood by saying it "could be the most cowardly act by a health foundation in U.  

After-school programs make a huge differenceI would like to echo Superintendent Sheila Jordan's recent comments recognizing the value of after-school programs ("After-school programs can add value to a child's education," Jan.  

Our community must fight hunger togetherLong gone are the days when a family short on food could simply turn to neighbors to help get by. These days, our neighbors having hard times rely on a safety net of government programs such as CalFresh, WIC, unemployment benefits and private charities such