Jun 22, 2023
In collaboration with our partners and allies It was 15 years ago that Oakland Rising emerged after planning by leadership from APEN, Ella Baker Center, EBASE, and Urban Habitat who recognized the need for an electoral strategy to complement the base building and...
Jun 13, 2023
Organizers who campaigned for an Oakland measure that gives voters $100 to donate to candidates say that Mayor Sheng Thao’s budget proposal eliminates funding for the program. The democracy dollars measure is meant to enable a broader range of Oaklanders to...
Feb 16, 2023
For Immediate Release February 16, 2023 Contact: Saabir Lockett 510-987-6987 | Debra Grabelle 510-368-6381 An Alliance of Community and Labor Leaders Issue Statement Supporting Mayor’s Recent Action to Restore Accountability, Compliance with Federal Monitor ...
Nov 23, 2022
Davey D talks with liz suk of Oakland Rising about the results of the Oakland election and how to hold those coming into office accountable. Listen to the conversation.
Nov 7, 2022
Another Way by Lawrence Lessig | Season 4, Episode 59 | Nov 4, 2022 People are watching Measure W – Fair Elections Oakland Act knowing that it holds the potential to “have major ramifications for Democracy across the country.” Listen to this...
