Nov 10, 2016
by Tracey Corder 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, the nation said yes to fear,...
Oct 31, 2016
Ten years ago Oakland residents overwhelmingly voted to move from a traditional primary and then general election type of voting, to ranked choice voting – also sometimes called instant runoff voting. The ranked choice voting system saves the city over a million...
Oct 28, 2016
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...
Oct 28, 2016
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...
Oct 21, 2016
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...
Oct 21, 2016
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...
