Community Control & Political Power
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Richard Illgen
Richard Illgen is clearly the progressive choice in this race. He’s committed to police reform and affordable housing, and will bring a needed c…
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Ben Bartlett
Bartlett has been a good voice on affordable housing and police funding. Though Bartlett has more room to grow there, his opponent is deeply invested…
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How to Vote for Climate Justice and Address the Climate Crisis
October 03, 2020
For all of us living in the Bay Area, the smoke, fires, power shutoffs, and eerie orange skies have made action combating climate change even more urg…
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Voting for Black & Brown Lives: Critical Races Across the Bay to Defund Policing & Reinforce Community Solutions
October 02, 2020
All across California and the nation, this year has seen powerful uprisings calling for the defense of Black lives and the defunding of police. In com…
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I Ran Because “I Felt I Had To”: An Interview with Esther Goolsby
September 30, 2020
Esther Goolsby ran for Alameda County Supervisor, District 4, in March 2020, a race which she lost to fifth-term incumbent Nate Miley. The district in…
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“People Hold the Power”: An Interview with Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Angela Normand
September 30, 2020
In September, Bay Rising Action’s Executive Director Kimi Lee interviewed Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Angela Normand, who represents th…
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