FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 27, 2025 CONTACT: Pecolia Manigo, Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action, pecolia@oaklandrisingaction.org, 510-967-3394 Millions in political spending traced to a small group of wealthy backers in Oakland’s 2024 elections Oakland, CA – New data reveals that a handful of ultra-wealthy tech and venture capital (VC) elites are Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 21, 2025 Media Contact: Pecolia Manigo, Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action | Info@OaklandRisingAction.org 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 of Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 11, 2024 Media Contact: Pecolia Manigo, Interim Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action | info@OaklandRisingAction.org Oakland Rising Action Announces Endorsements for November Election Voter guide includes endorsements for State Senate, Board of Supervisors, City Council, School Board, and state and local ballot measures Oakland Rising Action Read more…
by Roselyn Romero Aug. 19, 2024, 2:22 p.m. For months now, the campaigns seeking to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have barreled ahead, dominating local and national headlines, raising huge amounts of money, and holding numerous rallies. Both campaigns have managed to draw enough support in the form of Read more…