May 8, 2015
Dear Community, It is with humility and love that I share that I will be transitioning out of Oakland Rising on June 30th. Over the last 7 years, it has been my deepest privilege and honor to pour my love for Oakland, my passion for electoral work, and my commitment...
Apr 27, 2015
The Oakland Progressive Party & Townie Award is just around the corner and we have an audacious goal of raising $25,000! We can’t do it without you! Buy your ticket here today! Thanks to long-time supporters like you, Oakland Rising’s annual party brought in...
Dec 12, 2014
Oakland Rising is looking to hire an enthusiastic, hard-working person to direct our civic engagement activities in 2015 and beyond. The ideal Field Director candidate will have working knowledge and experience with electoral organizing and a proven commitment to...
Nov 3, 2014
FiveThirtyEight By Ben Casselman When Richard Martin was convicted of felony drug possession two decades ago, he decided it was time to get clean and get a job. Getting clean was hard. Getting a job was even harder. He was a 40-year-old recovering addict with an...
Oct 31, 2014
Despite the statewide narrative that voter turnout is expected to be lower then ever – the low-income, immigrant, and voters of color that Oakland Rising has been talking to are planning to vote on Tuesday, November 4th – Oakland’s voice will be heard! Make sure...
