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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

Local News Matter/September 6, 2023 The 2020 presidential election produced some of the highest turnout of young voters and voters of color. Alex Lala…

“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…

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…

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…

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