Criminal Justice Advocates commend DA Price for keeping campaign promises, signal more needs to be done

We urge DA Price to reopen many other questionable cases of police violence and misconduct, not only ones involved with shootings and deaths, but those that involve excessive use of force and other misconduct. Strong administrative accountability policies must be placed simultaneously to affirm the DA’s office position against such acts of violence and misconduct at the hands of police. 

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SLUDGE.COM: Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support. “This victory was many years in the making and it happened because we all built a strong coalition and organized not only with voters, but also with city council members Read more…

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 CONTACT:  liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action | [email protected]   OAKLAND – After holding conversations with nearly 6,000 infrequent and new Oakland voters ahead of this November’s election, Oakland Rising Action is celebrating numerous election wins across Alameda County and Oakland. Their voter Read more…