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Our statement on the crisis in Palestine and Israel

SF Rising joins the outpouring of voices calling for Palestinian liberation, an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Today, our student members are participating in a national walkout to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza....

Transitions at SF Rising

Emily Lee After 8 years as part of the leadership of SF Rising, this fall, I will be transitioning into a part-time role as Strategic Advisor. Since joining the staff in 2015, I have poured my political heart and soul into building SF Rising as a multi-racial civic...

My Experience Volunteering with SF Rising

  Gena Bullio As an incoming high school senior searching for new ways to fill my time, I discovered SF Rising and immediately reached out to volunteer. I had always been interested in social justice and organizing and wanted to find a way to get involved...

We Can’t Deny the Truth that Student Debt is Racist

We Can’t Deny the Truth that Student Debt is Racist

by Malini Saxena Student debt is racist. Yes, I said it. Quite a bold assumption to say the least, but let us explore. As a current student at San Francisco State University, I see the impact of high tuition costs subjected to students. Students like me struggle with...

Help us create a more affordable California

Help us create a more affordable California

We are partnering with We Are California to talk to our neighbors in the Richmond District about affordable housing. We are talking to our neighbors about what their housing situations are like, helping inform them of what their rights are and how to protect...

In 2017, Sean Moore was shot by SFPD officer Kenneth Cha and 3 years later, he died from his injuries. Sean's family has been coming to court every few months since charges against the officer were first brought by DA Chesa Boudin in November 2021. Since DA Brooke...

Our Statement on the Murder of Bob Lee

When Bob Lee was murdered on April 4th, some media outlets and political figures throughout and outside of San Francisco co-opted his death to spew hatred about our city, and more specifically about progressive criminal justice reform. They assumed that the murder was...

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