Oakland Rising Blog
A Space for Post-Election Healing
Earlier this month Oakland Rising hosted a day of reflection and renewal for our voter outreach staff who worked on our fall campaign. Our first ever post-election “Healing Retreat,” we invited all campaign staff and full-time Oakland Rising staff and collaborative partners to participate.
Jim Crow 2.0: Modern Voter Suppression and Threats to Voting Rights
From initially limiting voting rights only to white male property-owners, to the creation of the electoral college, to modern day legalized voter suppression through voter identification laws, democracy in the U.S. has been hardwired since its inception to undermine the principle of “one person, one vote.”
Connecting Tragedy to the Larger Crisis
Jessamyn here, wanting to share my thoughts:
The #Ghostship fire has me in deep despair. I’m mourning the loss of so many people…creatives and friends of friends. The loss continues to grow as we learn more.
As I grieve, I’m remembering our old office that was across the street from where the family and friends’ crisis center is now located at the sheriff’s office on E12th and Miller Ave/25th, just blocks from the fire.
Building the Electorate with Millennials of Color
Millennials – people age 18 to 34 – now make up the largest and most diverse age group in California. With 4 million potential young voters, we have the power to propel forward issues that really matter to us and our communities. This election cycle, we experimented with using Hustle, a text-based organizing app, to contact young voters of color.
Post-Election Wrap Up
Watching the results roll in from the November 8th election was both inspiring and terrifying. While California said a resounding YES to funding education, healthcare and reforming the criminal justice system, those who voted for president said yes to fear, hatred and division.
Ranked Choice Voting – 1, 2, 3 for Democracy!
Get a refresher on how ranked choice voting works.
Providing A Training Ground for Organizers
Meet our emerging leaders who provide amazing leadership, training, and support to our powerhouse outreach crew.
Know Your Rights on Election Day
6 tips to ensure a smooth voting experience. Do your part and VOTE!
Our Op-Ed: Support Measure RR to Keep BART on Track
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 link!
Our Fall Field Campaign Plans
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 funding for education and healthcare by renewing the Prop 30 income tax on wealthy Californians earning more than $250,000 per year.
A Space for Post-Election Healing
Earlier this month Oakland Rising hosted a day of reflection and renewal for our voter outreach staff who worked on our fall campaign. Our first ever post-election “Healing Retreat,” we invited all campaign staff and full-time Oakland Rising staff and collaborative partners to participate.
Jim Crow 2.0: Modern Voter Suppression and Threats to Voting Rights
From initially limiting voting rights only to white male property-owners, to the creation of the electoral college, to modern day legalized voter suppression through voter identification laws, democracy in the U.S. has been hardwired since its inception to undermine the principle of “one person, one vote.”
Connecting Tragedy to the Larger Crisis
Jessamyn here, wanting to share my thoughts:
The #Ghostship fire has me in deep despair. I’m mourning the loss of so many people…creatives and friends of friends. The loss continues to grow as we learn more.
As I grieve, I’m remembering our old office that was across the street from where the family and friends’ crisis center is now located at the sheriff’s office on E12th and Miller Ave/25th, just blocks from the fire.
Building the Electorate with Millennials of Color
Millennials – people age 18 to 34 – now make up the largest and most diverse age group in California. With 4 million potential young voters, we have the power to propel forward issues that really matter to us and our communities. This election cycle, we experimented with using Hustle, a text-based organizing app, to contact young voters of color.
Post-Election Wrap Up
Watching the results roll in from the November 8th election was both inspiring and terrifying. While California said a resounding YES to funding education, healthcare and reforming the criminal justice system, those who voted for president said yes to fear, hatred and division.
Ranked Choice Voting – 1, 2, 3 for Democracy!
Get a refresher on how ranked choice voting works.
Providing A Training Ground for Organizers
Meet our emerging leaders who provide amazing leadership, training, and support to our powerhouse outreach crew.
Know Your Rights on Election Day
6 tips to ensure a smooth voting experience. Do your part and VOTE!
Our Op-Ed: Support Measure RR to Keep BART on Track
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 link!
Our Fall Field Campaign Plans
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 funding for education and healthcare by renewing the Prop 30 income tax on wealthy Californians earning more than $250,000 per year.
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