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…

Oakland Voters Affirm Commitment to Unapologetically Progressive Leaders and Measures Focused on Democracy, Corporate Accountability and Housing Solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2022 CONTACT:  liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action | [email protected] Oakland Rising Action (ORA), a community-led political organization focused on supporting candidates and issues that drive a progressive agenda for working-class residents, immigrants and communities of color living in the flatlands, helped turnout voters Read more…