Oakland Rising Educational Voter Guide – Fall 2014

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Oakland voters will show up to the polls and receive a ballot with candidate races, statewide propositions, and local ballot measures. Voters should expect a long ballot, but there is no need to wonder what the impacts of these pieces of...

Oakland Rising 2014 Voter Guide

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Oakland voters will receive a ballot with candidate races, statewide propositions, and local ballot measures. Voters should expect a long ballot, but there is no need to wonder what the impacts of these pieces of legislation will be for...

We are hiring Voter Outreach Workers

JOB DESCRIPTION: Voter Outreach Worker – (Download Application Here) We are currently seeking to fill positions on our paid outreach team. Voter outreach workers will be responsible for contacting thousands of Oakland residents by phone and door-to-door contact....

You Got Down With OPP!

Wednesday, we shared a special night at the Oakland Progressives Party as community leaders, elected officials, and overall progressive enthusiasts got together to celebrate what’s making Oakland Rise. We especially want to thank all of our Co-Hosts, Sponsors,...

What’s At Stake In The 2014 Oakland Mayoral Race

KQED News By Cy Musiker On Nov. 4, Oakland voters will be ranking their top three choices from among 15 candidates running for mayor. As part of our Election Watch 2014 coverage, we’re previewing issues on the minds of voters — among them crime, gentrification and the...