Oakland Rising Blog
Working to End Police Militarization
We are proud to honor Stop Urban Shield with the Volunteer Townie of the Year Award on June 20. Through years of organizing resulting in victory, Stop Urban Shield struck a massive blow to police militarization in the Bay Area and beyond.
The 2019 Townie of the Year Goes to…
Come out to party with us on June 20 at the Oakland Progressives Party + Townie Awards as we recognize the critical work of OEA to defend schools where all young people can thrive.
Let’s Get Our Collective House in Order
Our spring campaign aims to bring our budget into alignment with our values by holding the richest corporations in California and Alameda County’s Sheriff Ahern accountable for the neglect and harm they’re piling on our communities.
Partner Portal: Integrating Data across Our Collaborative
To move people up the ladder of civic engagement, our movement needs technology that effectively reaches voters and other residents, tracks their involvement, and analyzes the results. Currently, each individual organization across our collaborative manages their own database giving us no way to integrate our data.
Building Capacity for the Movement
This past March, we held two multi-day events to fortify the capacity and effectiveness for both our organization and collaborative partners. We are more committed than ever to increasing the political power of working-class people of color and immigrants to win racial, economic and environmental justice in Oakland and beyond.
Oakland Rising’s Family Is Growing!
We're excited to share that Jessamyn Sabbag, our Executive Director, will be welcoming a baby spring/early summer. A 3-day retreat with our collaborative partners and a 2-day management training this past March provided crucial space and support to ensure that our...
What’s Next for Our Schools
The fight now moves beyond the teacher strikes that have happened across the state and to the ballot. It’s time to address what is at the root of this problem – chronic lack of funding. The Schools & Communities First Act – a proposition on the November 2020 ballot – will generate $11 billion dollars annually for California public schools, community colleges, community health clinics, and many more vital services by closing a 40+ year-old commercial property tax loophole.
The Fight for School Resources Continues!
Last week, courageous Oakland teachers struck for living wages, smaller class sizes, more support services for our students, and a stoppage of school closures. This came on the heels of LA teachers who took to the streets by the thousands to fight for the future of education in their communities.
How You Can Support Public School Students and Teachers
From joining a picket line to delivering food, there are many ways to support! Learn more and sign up – and show our teachers that the community has their back.
Preparing Electeds for Advancing Justice in 2019
Oakland Rising and our collaborative partners hosted our post-election issues briefing with elected officials on December 14, 2018 at City Hall.
Working to End Police Militarization
We are proud to honor Stop Urban Shield with the Volunteer Townie of the Year Award on June 20. Through years of organizing resulting in victory, Stop Urban Shield struck a massive blow to police militarization in the Bay Area and beyond.
The 2019 Townie of the Year Goes to…
Come out to party with us on June 20 at the Oakland Progressives Party + Townie Awards as we recognize the critical work of OEA to defend schools where all young people can thrive.
Let’s Get Our Collective House in Order
Our spring campaign aims to bring our budget into alignment with our values by holding the richest corporations in California and Alameda County’s Sheriff Ahern accountable for the neglect and harm they’re piling on our communities.
Partner Portal: Integrating Data across Our Collaborative
To move people up the ladder of civic engagement, our movement needs technology that effectively reaches voters and other residents, tracks their involvement, and analyzes the results. Currently, each individual organization across our collaborative manages their own database giving us no way to integrate our data.
Building Capacity for the Movement
This past March, we held two multi-day events to fortify the capacity and effectiveness for both our organization and collaborative partners. We are more committed than ever to increasing the political power of working-class people of color and immigrants to win racial, economic and environmental justice in Oakland and beyond.
Oakland Rising’s Family Is Growing!
We're excited to share that Jessamyn Sabbag, our Executive Director, will be welcoming a baby spring/early summer. A 3-day retreat with our collaborative partners and a 2-day management training this past March provided crucial space and support to ensure that our...
What’s Next for Our Schools
The fight now moves beyond the teacher strikes that have happened across the state and to the ballot. It’s time to address what is at the root of this problem – chronic lack of funding. The Schools & Communities First Act – a proposition on the November 2020 ballot – will generate $11 billion dollars annually for California public schools, community colleges, community health clinics, and many more vital services by closing a 40+ year-old commercial property tax loophole.
The Fight for School Resources Continues!
Last week, courageous Oakland teachers struck for living wages, smaller class sizes, more support services for our students, and a stoppage of school closures. This came on the heels of LA teachers who took to the streets by the thousands to fight for the future of education in their communities.
How You Can Support Public School Students and Teachers
From joining a picket line to delivering food, there are many ways to support! Learn more and sign up – and show our teachers that the community has their back.
Preparing Electeds for Advancing Justice in 2019
Oakland Rising and our collaborative partners hosted our post-election issues briefing with elected officials on December 14, 2018 at City Hall.
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