Feb 2, 2022
On the 12th anniversary of the Citizens United ruling, it’s never been clearer that campaign finance reform is necessary to tip economic and political power back to the people and give equal footing to all – regardless of wealth. This election...
Jan 31, 2022
Today we were joined by Cynthia Nunes from Restore Oakland and Decarcerate Alameda County and Jose Bernal from Ella Baker Center to talk about Get to Know Your Sheriff and DA. Learn how to tap into the...
Jan 18, 2022
(Oakland, California) – In a continuation of its push for equitable political districts in Oakland, Oakland Rising, a collaborative of nine community organizations representing thousands of BIPOC and working-class residents of Oakland, today called for the...
Jan 18, 2022
Oakland’s redistricting process is underway and we only have until December to provide feedback before the new district lines are finalized. Our unhoused, poor, working-class, Black, Indigenous, neighbors of color must be fairly represented in the new districts to...
Jan 11, 2022
Meet amazing Oakland Rising staff – Jon Bean, Deputy Director; LJ Butler, IVE Manager; and Nora Smith, Volunteer Coordinator/Admin Assistant. They check in with liz suk about how they nourish themselves, discuss 2021 highlights and what to look forward to in...
