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Proposition 17 – Free the Vote for People on Parole
California
Bay Rising firmly supports the right to vote, and this proposition would restore the right to vote to Californians who are currently on parole. There are about 50,000 people on parole in California who would regain the right to vote with this proposition. Currently, people must complete their parole sentences before they are eligible to vote.
Won with 58.55% Yes 41.45% No
A Leaderful Vision for Equity and Justice
April 20, 2021
Here at Bay Rising Action, we know that our communities are powerful and leaderful. When we elect accountable leaders who truly represent us at every…
Textbank for local progressive candidates!
October 29, 2020
Texting is an easy way to get out the vote from wherever you’re based. All you need is a phone and a computer. Sign up now to help support these…
Measure BB – Ranked-Choice Voting
Albany
Ranked-choice voting allows diverse voices into the electoral process and frees voters to support who most represents them — not just who the politica…
Measure U – Raise Gross Receipts Tax for the Biggest Businesses
Richmond
This measure, backed by the Richmond Progressive Alliance, will raise a gross receipts tax on city businesses (a tax on their total income) to fund 91…
Measure Q – Change City Clerk from Elected to Appointed
City of Pittsburg
This measure would make the city clerk appointed, not elected. It stinks of an anti-democracy move.