Endorsements

House of Representatives District 12

Lateefah Simon has publicly supported a ceasefire in Gaza. We are counting on her to translate these words into action in the US Congress. Simon has been an advocate for progressive policies and civil rights issues impacting SWANA and other communities of color. We believe her opponent would work to implement dangerous federal reforms to policing and immigration that will further repress our communities. Vote Lateefah Simon for Congress!

California State Senate District 7

In her candidacy for State Senate, Jovanka Beckles has publicly committed to take action towards a ceasefire in Gaza and has consistently marched alongside us. Meanwhile, her opponent has doubled down on his allegiance to pro-Israel forces, and has a history of opposing community efforts to Stop Urban Shield, a dangerous and racist law enforcement collaboration. We believe Beckles will continue to fight for progressive values such as those she implemented while on Richmond City Council, including a minimum wage increase and to end discrimination in hiring.

San Francisco Mayor

Aaron Peskin stood with the Palestinian community and our allies for a ceasefire resolution in San Francisco. He has a long track record of also standing for working class needs in a city that is being consumed by corporate and conservative interests. In a crowded race, Peskin is the only true progressive running for Mayor and is our top endorsement.

San Francisco District Attorney

Ryan Khojasteh enters the race for District Attorney with a background as a member of the SF Immigrant Rights Commission. He has a stated commitment not to engage in politicized prosecution of protestors, unlike the current DA who is relentless in attacking the movement to end genocide in Gaza. Let's elect a new DA for SF and give some breathing room to pro-Palestine protestors and activists.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 1

Supervisor Connie Chan voted in favor of demanding a permanent and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and we support her continued leadership in the Board of Supervisors. Chan is endorsed by many of our allies in multiracial communities as well as labor, demonstrating her commitment to progressive values. We hope that in her next term she can go even further in implementing those values, including in Chan's case, greater leadership in ensuring that the San Francisco Police Department is kept in check.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 5

Dean Preston stood with Palestinian communities by introducing the Ceasefire resolution in San Francisco, and stood against the prosecution of the Bay Bridge 78 protesters. Dean represents the Tenderloin and Fillmore, and as Supervisor to District 5, where many Arab and SWANA community members live, work, or own businesses. He has shown a commitment to act in the interest of working families and communities of color, and we believe he will continue to fight for our community's needs!

San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 9

As a candidate for Board of Supervisors in the Mission and Excelsior, Jackie Fielder has committed to take action to halt the genocide on Palestine and to stop police and legal repression of our communities locally. She is working to building stronger alliances between communities of color and working class communities in San Francisco, much needed on the Board of Supervisors.

San Francisco Board of Education

Matt Alexander has been a consistent advocate for Arab and Muslim students and families within the San Francisco Unified School District. He was a leader in passing the resolution instituting Eid as a school holiday, and has supported our community against skyrocketing anti-Palestinian harassment and discrimination. Matt works tirelessly to create more safety and resources for immigrant and houseless community members, and we believe in his leadership on the Board of Education

Alameda Board of Supervisors District 5

As City Council President, Nikki Bas supported Palestinian communities and allies in championing the Oakland Ceasefire resolution. She has deep roots in labor and community organizing and has remained accountable to this history. During her tenure, she created more affordable housing units for Oakland, protected tenants and small businesses, and shifted funds from police to community safety programs. Bas is the type of progressive leadership our communities need in the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

Oakland City Council

Carroll Fife supported Palestinian communities and allies in advancing the Oakland Ceasefire resolution. A powerful advocate for our communities, she is endorsed by many of our union and community partners. On the City Council, she worked to create a progressive tax structure that supported local small businesses to thrive in Oakland, and helped lead the city to invest in increasing permanent affordable housing.

Oakland Board of Education District 3

VanCedric has been a consistent advocate for Arab and Muslim students and families within the Oakland Unified School District. He supported the ceasefire resolution introduced by students, teachers and community. He was a leader in introducing and passing the resolution supporting Yemeni students and families in Oakland, expanding cultural and language services for Arab families. He is a longtime advocate for social justice, and regularly participates in community events and have fostered inclusive dialogue within the school community, ensuring that the voices of Arab and Muslim students/families are heard and valued.

Millbrae City Council

Ghassan Shamieh is a longtime Palestinian community activist, with a lifelong commitment to Palestine, and who first got involved in organizing as a member of local Arab youth programming. As an immigration attorney he also deeply understands the needs of our working class immigrant communities. He is endorsed by the Working Families Party and he has AROC Action's endorsement too!

Oakland Mayor

These recalls are a way for conservative and big business interests to use their money against the democratic will of the people. Let Sheng Thao and Pamela Price serve out their political terms as elected by Oaklanders. Vote NO recall!

Oakland District Attorney

These recalls are a way for conservative and big business interests to use their money against the democratic will of the people. Let Sheng Thao and Pamela Price serve out their political terms as elected by Oaklanders. Vote NO recall!

California Ballot Proposition

Proposition 36 is a "tough on crime" bill that revives a disastrous strategy from the 90s to take millions of dollars away from much needed community and mental health services, and pump billions into increased jailing and imprisonment. It would increase the criminalization of Arab and other working class communities of color by creating more severe punishments for drug use or petty theft. Our communities are struggling in this economy, we need more resources not more imprisonment!