Recap of 2020 & What’s Ahead in 2021

Recap of 2020 & What’s Ahead in 2021

So much happened in 2020 – from the Census to the uprisings for Black lives and against police violence to the historic election. And, of course, all of this occurred during a time dominated by the pandemic and wildfires, both of which really exposed the ravages of...
Up To 160 Votes Not Counted Due To Voting Center Error In Oakland

Up To 160 Votes Not Counted Due To Voting Center Error In Oakland

November 14, 2020 at 8:52 pm OAKLAND, Calif. (AP/CBS13) — Poll workers at a voting site in Oakland incorrectly told up to 200 people that their paper ballot was only a receipt and that it could be taken home, leading to the votes not being counted, a coalition of...
Defend Democracy: Count Every Vote

Defend Democracy: Count Every Vote

While Election Day has passed, our work continues. Today, we will gather with thousands of people in downtown Oakland to raise the message to Count Every Vote, Protect Democracy, and to celebrate the unprecedented participation in our elections. More people voted than...
Register Now for 2020 OPP!

Register Now for 2020 OPP!

Join Tracey Corder and Calvin Williams as they emcee Oakland Rising’s virtual OAKLAND PROGRESSIVES PARTY with musical performance from Kev Choice. Hear from: – adrienne maree brown, – Cat Brooks, – Lateefah Simon, – Councilmember Nikki Bas,...