Countdown begins: One day remains to mail, turn in special election ballots

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Sun, 13 Nov at 10:35pm.

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the city of Oakland will hold a special vote by mail election.

There will be no polling places, so registered voters must sign the back of the Vote by Mail return envelope once they received their ballot in the mail. If the back of the envelope is not signed, then your vote will not count. No postage is required to mail the ballot. 

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Reforms That Helped Elect Candidates of Color in SF, Oakland Under Attack (Opinion)
Blog entry by New America Media.
Last updated at Sun, 1 May at 7:46pm.

by Esperanza Tervalon-Daumont and Alicia Garza

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Oakland Rising fundraiser party packs the house
Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Thu, 3 Mar at 7:12am.

Celebration was in the air at the first house party and fundraiser of the year for Oakland Rising.

More than 75 supporters of the nonprofit, grassroots collaborative packed the North Oakland home of Richard and Marisa Raya on Saturday to congratulate the young organization on their successful voter registration and mobilization efforts.

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TONIGHT! Redford Center to honor two Oakland activists - Ellen Choy, Esperenza Tervalon-Daumont - Nov. 11
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 11 Nov at 6:42am.

Oakland Local was incredibly excited to hear that two long-time Oakland activists - Ellen Choy and Esperanza Tervalon-Daumont - are being honored by the Redford Center in San Francisco as two exceptional activists, creating change in Oakland. 

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Young Progressives Party Together to Build Political Power at Oakland Rising Event
Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Sat, 19 Jun at 6:29am.

Oakland Rising's Young Progressive Benefit Party Wednesday night displayed the many communities in Oakland who are excited about empowering one another for a better city.

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Oakland Rising's Young Progressive Benefit Party brought out Oakland's coolest
Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Jun at 6:23am.

Wow, was this a great night!  Oakland Rising's Young Progressive Benefit Party displayed the many communities in Oakland who are excited about empowering one another for a better city in a vibrant Wednesday night party filled with happy people.

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Benefit Party Tonight for Oakland Rising: All young progressives welcome

Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Jun at 12:37am.

Come celebrate the accomplishments of Oakland Rising during The Young Progressives Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, June 16, at The Den, 19th Street and Telegraph Avenue.

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Don't Miss Oakland Rising's Young Progressives Party June 16
Blog entry by Esperanza Tervalo....
Last updated at Mon, 14 Jun at 12:30am.

Oakland Rising is teaming up with Oakland's Young Progressives to usher in a new era of political power that is committed to building an Oakland for everyone.

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