Bill Resnick talks with Mike Parker of the Richmond (CA) Progressive Alliance

Bill Resnick interviews Mike Parker, Progressive Alliance candidate for Mayor of Richmond, California. They discuss Richmond's battles with Chevron over its Richmond refinery, the corporation's failure to pay taxes, the pollution the refinery causes, and the company's attempts to continue polluting with ever-cruder and more dangerous fossil fuels, as well as Richmond's pioneering work in solar energy. The Richmond Progressive Alliance accepts no corporate funding and is battling the money Chevron is pouring into trying to recapture the city council. More than a political party, the RPA works through grassroots community organizing and forming alliances with other groups. They've had success in reforming the police force as well as reducing pollution and improving the environment, and are working on buying back mortgages to help people stay in their homes. See Team Richmond for more information about Mike and his campaign.