Community canvassers spread democracy from the streets

Community canvassers spread democracy from the streets

East Bay Times By Howard Dyckoff, Oakland Voices, Tom Webb, Oakland Voices and Bill Joyce, Oakland Voices OAKLAND — This election season, community-based organizations are getting out the vote on a number of local and statewide initiatives with tactics ranging from...
Providing A Training Ground for Organizers

Providing A Training Ground for Organizers

This election season our 44 campaign workers, better known as the “Daily Team”, are knocking on doors and calling up thousands of voters EVERY DAY to engage folks around important ballot propositions and measures. Behind this powerhouse team are a group of...
Know Your Rights on Election Day

Know Your Rights on Election Day

1. When & Where to Vote: Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. You can find your polling place and sample non-partisan ballot here. (You will need your date of birth and either your CA Drivers License number or the last four digits of your SSN to use this tool.) As long...
Our Op-Ed: Support Measure RR to Keep BART on Track

Our Op-Ed: Support Measure RR to Keep BART on Track

Learn more about. Executive Director, Jessamyn Sabbag, and EBASE’s Campaign Director, Jahmese Myres, co-authored an Op-Ed in the Oakland Post about Measure RR, to keep BART on track. Check it out in our Press Page at this...
Our Fall Field Campaign Plans

Our Fall Field Campaign Plans

Learn more about. Oakland Rising is throwing down for Yes on Measure JJ to protect Oakland renters, and also working with our statewide partners through California Calls to talk with thousands of voters about three game-changing propositions: • Prop 55 will maintain...