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Bay Area’S Young Voters Are Registering At Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead Of 2024 Election
September 11, 2023
SFGATE/September 6, 2023 The 2020 presidential election produced some of the highest turnout of young voters and voters of color. Alex Lalama was amon…
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“We don’t pick ourselves” to run: An interview with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
August 14, 2023
In April 2023, Oakland Rising Action interviewed newly elected Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Thao’s commitment to social justice and equity has been…
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Are You Thinking About Running for Office? Questions to Consider
August 03, 2023
If you’re considering running for office, it’s essential to take the time to assess your readiness and evaluate your motivations. Answerin…
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Part 2: “I care not just about inclusion, but about changing the systems for people of color and their families”: An Interview with San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees Vice President Ligia Andrade Zúñiga
April 11, 2023
In March 2023, we interviewed San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees Vice President, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga for Women’s History Month. V…
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Part 1: “I care not just about inclusion, but about changing the systems for people of color and their families”: An Interview with San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga
April 11, 2023
In March 2023, we interviewed San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees, Ligia Andrade Zúñiga for Women’s History Month. Vice President Z…
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Final Election Results: Oakland Voters Affirm Commitment to Equitable Democracy and Reimagining Public Safety Oakland Rising Action Celebrates Victories for Working-class, Immigrant, Black and Brown Oaklanders
December 09, 2022
Oakland Rising Action’s Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 CONTACT: liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising A…
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Grassroots electoral power-building gains momentum in the Bay Area
June 16, 2022
By Margi Clarke Did you see lots of ads about candidates and ballot measures this election cycle? Well, prepare for a lot more. The national airwaves…
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Statement on California Primary Election Results
June 16, 2022
The California Primary Election on June 7 was an important opportunity for our communities to come together, build power, and vote on their values fro…
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SF Rising Action Fund Statement on the Passing of Proposition H: “It Doesn’t End Here, Not by a Long Shot.”
June 08, 2022
SF Rising Action FundJune 8, 2022 We are deeply disappointed by the news that Proposition H has passed and that our democratically elected DA Che…
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California Voters Reaffirm Commitment to Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms Despite Recall of DA Boudin
June 08, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2022 CONTACT: Press@couragecampaign.org, Jay@couragecampaign.org California Voters Reaffirm Commitment to Pr…
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