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“Nobody's free until everybody's free.”-- Fannie Lou Hamer This page will be deleted after a few more wins. For official City of Oakland info, visit @CmbrFife .

Oakland, CA
Joined May 2010
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Even before COVID-19 and the fires, kids who grew up in West Oakland had a life expectancy of 15 years less than kids born in the Oakland hills. It's not enough to tweet about it: racial justice means guaranteeing healthcare for all and enforcing our ban on coal. #CleanAirForAll
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
In poor Black communities, eviction is to women what mass incarceration is to men. I joined @AyannaPressley & housing justice activists for a conversation on the eviction crisis & Black women leading the fight to end it. Catch our discussion on Wednesday, 9/23 at 12 PST on @BET .
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
3 years
"As long as we as a nation are unprepared to question existing systems, we will live with their results."
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Carroll Fife
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I wish more people understand this
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
This is just the beginning.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
Today, -Universal healthcare died in the California legislature. -Renter protections died in the California legislature. -Right now, there are over 2000 people on the school board mtg, some who'll engage a hunger strike, to stop school closures. This is how movements are born.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Homelessness is literally banned in Oakland, CA. This is not only a failure of government and our economic system, but a deep failure of our humanity. #oakmtg
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
3 years
There can be no justice when lives are stolen. Only accountability. #ContinueTheFight #NotOneMore #GeorgeFloydTrial
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Carroll Fife
4 years
I wish people cherished Black Life as much as property.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
"Black folks are dying from gun violence in East and West Oakland, and folks in Chinatown are experiencing a rise in robberies and assaults. But it’s all coming from the same sources: capitalism and white supremacy."
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
It's official. With your help, I was elected councilmember in Oakland D3. This one seat is just the beginning. #C4C is becoming a permanent organization to pass transformative legislation & build a progressive majority on Council. Sign up to join us at .
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
On another note, there ARE courageous leaders in Oakland. The Peralta Board of Trustees voted to end their relationship w/ the Alameda County Sheriff w/ 6 a mo transition toward a community-based safety model. #oakmtg
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Carroll Fife
4 years
I've said this before and I'll say it again: If there are empty units in Oakland, there should not be one unsheltered person living on the streets.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Thanks to over 700 volunteers & support from dozens of community & labor orgs, we are in the lead. I couldn’t be more proud of the movement we’ve built or more excited for the victories to come. Together we are going to build an equitable Oakland where everyone can thrive.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
From David Gray - 1/6: "I need to drive my two-year-old to daycare tomorrow morning. To ensure we arrive alive, we won't take public transit (Oscar Grant). I removed all air fresheners from the vehicle and double-checked my registration status (Daunte Wright)
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
We filed nomination papers today for my run to represent the people of Oakland D3.
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Carroll Fife
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Probably the best reporting of this issue I've seen to date. It sums up many BIPOC sentiments in Oakland. @LibbySchaaf , you caused harm. Please participate in a restorative justice circle to move the city forward.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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My God, I love Oakland!
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Carroll Fife
4 years
“I am on a permanent quest to make housing a human right at the local and state level. It’s unconscionable that we have children in encampments that aren’t even fit for animals. We lose a little bit of our humanity each day we let these conditions exist.”
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
I don't fight people, I fight oppressive systems. I fight for equity. If we are at odds, it's likely that you're (intentionally or unintentionally) supporting/defending/caping for oppressive systems.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
Imma say this loud for the folx in the back: MY IMMEDIATE PRIORITY IN THIS MOMENT IS ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS & PUBLIC SAFETY. PEOPLE ARE DYING. BASEBALL GAMES ARE SECONDARY. #Priorities
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Thank @RoKhanna for being one of a few elected officials courageous enough to publicly support our people-powered campaign. #winning
@RoKhanna
Ro Khanna
4 years
Congratulations to Progressive community activist @carroll_fife on being elected to the Oakland City Council. You've shown that progressives win when they organize, organize, organize. I'm proud to have endorsed you.
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Carroll Fife
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#AbundantBeginnings Preschoolers Chant down Babylon-Our moms are the bomb. We ready, we comin.” The future is bright! #IStandWithTheMoms #Moms4Housing
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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“She wants to change the nature of property ownership in the city — instead of housing that generates revenue for landlords, she wants to create social housing available to all.” We’re going to do it. Together. Because #HousingIsAHumanRight .
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Our final campaign video is a love letter to the Oakland communities that have united around our people's campaign. Thank you. Together we will build a better Oakland for all.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
After attending several amazing Juneteenth events throughout the city, I"m heartbroken about the incidents at Lake Merritt. My deepest condolences to all impacted by yesterday's violence. But be clear: NOTHING has been "defunded", so stop w/ conclusions from that false narrative.
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Carroll Fife
1 year
Every time Sam Singer mentions my name I feel joy inside knowing that he’s still BIG MAD that in 2019, I beat him, his PR firm & the multimillion dollar real estate co. he spun lies for to keep Black women homeless. 1/5
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Carroll Fife
2 years
🧵People are starting to hit me up with “traffic calming/st. redesign aren’t critical ‘crime fighting’ issues” & that I need to focus on real crime. I’ve spoken w/ one too many families impacted by violence & death associated with speeding & collisions to entertain this belief.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
"We had federal bail outs. We had a federal bailout of the banks. We bailed out billionaires by astronomical amounts. We've done it in the former housing crisis. Why can't we do the same thing for tenants?," said Fife.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Labor is not a special interest group. Workers are the everyday people who have organized throughout history to create safer working conditions and build #WorkerPower . This #LaborDay , remember them - because they fought for you.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
West Oakland residents have twice the number of ER visits for asthma compared to the rest of Alameda County and 5x the state average overall. In these times of climate change guaranteeing shelter, universal healthcare, access to masks and clean energy is a matter of survival.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
We cannot allow an eviction wave to hit California on September 1st. It’s time for @GavinNewsom to pass #AB1436 and #StopCovidEvictions Call 844-291-6364 today at 9am and testify in support of a real eviction moratorium in California.
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🐝 ACCE 🐝
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Early results coming in and looking good, Oakland!
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Carroll Fife
3 years
Yesterday we took a major step toward one of my primary campaign goals: Divest from policing to invest in community. Let's celebrate with the understanding that it gets harder from here. I am so grateful for every single person and org who helped me get here. #onward
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Carroll Fife
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This gave me LIFE today #Moms4Housing
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Carroll Fife
3 years
1/5 The narrative that OPD has been "defunded" is a lie. It's being perpetuated by people who are either uninformed/confused or have malicious intent.
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Carroll Fife
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This street is even visually more calming than some dangerous streets in D3. We could use this design style in Oakland and save lots of $ in the long run. @timcourtney
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Qagggy!
2 years
You don't see a ton of police cruisers, radar guns, or high-speed chases in Dutch cities.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
2 years
WARNING: the following messages I'll be sharing have disturbing references to rape & violence. I'm publicizing them because the lies, rhetoric & proactive campaigns intended to criminalize & dehumanize me are increasing.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
3 years
Rolling into 2022 thinking, yep, poverty is a policy choice. Many issues we're experiencing today are a direct result of it. In my little position, I want to impact that. I'm making a list of thinkers, doers and activists who want to help. You down?
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Okay all. Tomorrow is my 1st full city council meeting & I wanna do right by you.There are things on agenda where I need your perspective. I've been outreach for input..what are your thoughts about Agenda Item 8: the Alternative Shelter Plan?
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Carroll Fife
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Over the past 20 years, OUSD has closed 16 majority Black schools, forcing 18k Black students out of the district. We demand that OUSD create a reparations fund to invest in Black students and families to repair generations of harm. Join our call at:
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Carroll Fife
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I, like many Oakland residents, have battled rising rents, housing insecurity & homelessness. I was pushed out of District 3 due to an illegal eviction that I was too tired to fight. Is it wrong to have moved back to run to champion community demands in this moment?
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Carroll Fife
4 years
It’s simple: Yimbys, don’t like me. And that’s okay.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
“Thug” is often veiled, politically correct language for the n-word. Just sayin.
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Carroll Fife
2 years
Where are all these $800 rental units in Oakland I'm hearing about today???
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Remember this:
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
YUGE news y’all: I am so honored to have earned the endorsement of @BernieSanders . This movement didn’t come out of nowhere. We’ve been building toward this for YEARS. Watch & see what we build together.
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Carroll Fife
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“Fife says this win shows that grassroots activism in the street can be converted to a seat at the table of political power. “I have been successful because of the organizing, not in spite of it,” Fife said.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
When I moved to Oakland in 1999, my rent was $500. Now rents are too high for working people to afford. I didn’t want to run for office, but hundreds of Oaklanders asked and I have answered their call. #oakmtg #demdebate
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Carroll Fife
3 years
There is no amount of money or number of officers that will EVER be able to address the caustic omnipresence of poverty.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
5 years
Whoever did this, Thank you somebody. ♥️
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Carroll Fife
4 years
My folks have called on me to step into leadership by running for Oakland City Council in D3. Come out on July 18th for a People’s Procession in support of our campaign to make housing a human right for all and #DefundOPD .
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Carroll Fife
2 years
I scheduled & just ended a 1.5 hour convo w/ the City Atty, City Admins & council president about the growing crisis of homelessness in Oakland. I thought I was dejected before but this mtg was hard. That said, I’m down to strategize w/ any & EVERYONE w/ actionable ideas.
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Carroll Fife
1 year
This is why Sam Singer is still mad at me, but I bear no ill will towards him. He knows not what he do. P.S. I bought the house, like we offered to do in the 1st place. Before they brought in tanks.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
“In the biggest story of the cycle, Carroll Fife is in the lead with 50.8 percent of the vote against the Chamber-of-Commerce supported incumbent, Lynette Mcelhaney, for the Oakland District 3 City Council seat.”
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Even though I felt this outcome coming, I am in shock about how many times my heart is able to break when the news arrives. Our liberation, our humanity, our lives will never matter to those who hold power & practice the racialized capitalism that protects property over people,
@AP
The Associated Press
4 years
BREAKING: No officers charged directly in Breonna Taylor's death; 1 faces 3 counts over shooting into neighboring apartments.
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Carroll Fife
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When we talk about low enrollment in certain OUSD schools, we have to remember that there were/are ongoing efforts to dissuade families from enrolling their children in "certain" schools. I know. It happened to me twice!
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Carroll Fife
3 years
This lie told by OPD is another example of why there is no trust. The police budget INCREASED from $665 million in 2019-21 to $674 million in 2021-23. This is not a cut & the OPPOSITE of #Defund . The police are declaring that even w/ this increase, they will NOT keep you safe.
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Oakland Police Dept.
3 years
Happening now, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong holds a press conference discussing public safety impacts since City Council voted for additional budget cuts of 17 1/2 million. Live now on OPD’s Facebook
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Carroll Fife
2 years
Today’s report on homelessness: there were 11 shelter beds for 15,000 people in Alameda county.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
The first Oakland City Council candidate debate is tomorrow night. I plan to #SpitFire and speak truth to power. You don’t want to miss it.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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Racial injustice encompasses far more than police violence. Black families own less than 1/10th of the wealth of white families + are less likely to have stable home & health insurance.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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“I am running for City Council because hundreds of organizations and individuals asked me to run. I had no interest in running for City Council. But we’re living in a time when the collective is demanding change.” #HousingIsAHumanRight
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AJ+
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These four unhoused mothers occupied a vacant house with their children to avoid homelessness before the pandemic. Now they're on the front lines fighting against impending evictions in Oakland.
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Carroll Fife
2 years
It’s sad that it took a dearth of encampments for people to “care” about homelessness; the takeover of a corporate-owned home in West Oakland to care about who has access to housing; a pandemic to care about access to healthcare & assaults on elders to care about mental health.
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Carroll Fife
2 years
I'm learning a lot from constituents who want to expand what's possible in Oakland. This is an example of what was shared with me today. I'm so happy to know that the council and mayor's office are united in our thinking about how to move the city forward.
@carfreePGH
Car Free PGH
2 years
Cincinnatis Over The Rhine neighborhood really is a special place. Obviously gorgeous architecture, but also fantastic pedestrian infrastructure. Multiple streets closed to cars, raised crosswalks, lovely tree canopy. This is a must visit for any urbanist.
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Carroll Fife
2 years
Why they're really mad: Black New Deal, Tenant protections, Social Housing, Development without displacement, Reparations, Environmental Accountability, Budget scrutiny, Real departmental oversight, and forcing an overhaul of the status quo So yep, Let's get it in!
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Carroll Fife
2 years
I’m a new-ish elected experiencing escalating harassment that is very concerning. Gun violence (& attacks on electeds) are on the rise & despite my attempts to alert everyone to these threats, I’m consistently told nothing can be done. They say use the proper channels, & nothing.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Mainstream media chooses sides. It's usually the side of the status quo even in "progressive Oakland". It can be seen in media blackouts, biased coverage, smears & conservative politicians using outlets as their own personal diaries. It's happening now.
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Carroll Fife
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Shoutout to the amazing essential workers of SEIU 1021 who cleaned the Mandela encampment w/ unsheltered resident support today.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Happy Birthday @BernieSanders ! Thanks for always pointing out the structures that fail MILLIONS of people all over the nation, and making it clear that we must unite and fight ALL "isms" with SOLIDARITY.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
OPD received $38,000,000.00 more in this year's budget than last year.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
5 years
Multiple agencies & elected officials had to conspire for this pre-dawn raid to happen. There's ABSOLUTELY NO REASON a nonviolent civil disobedience action should have resulted in tanks, assault rifles & shock troops in a residential neighborhood for an eviction of moms & babies
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Bernie Sanders
5 years
Our job: Demilitarize police departments so they do not look like oppressing armies.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
SO MANY FEELINGS! - a thread. (1/5) I had the impulse to write a scathing screed about the topic @RafaelCasal so poignantly speaks about in his post, but the time it'd take to explain how bad this is is too much. So instead, a couple thoughts:
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RAFAEL CASAL
3 years
To @priyankachopra @Usher @juliannehough with love and respect, a thread: There are those who have dedicated their lives and assumed the necessary sacrifices to refer to themselves as activists - artists who court the profits of capitalism are not among them.
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Carroll Fife
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Oakland - Especially D3 residents: if you had $60,000,000 to spend on homelessness solutions in our city, what would you spend it on? Conversation beginning in Life Enrichment right now. #oakmtg
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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And no matter what the future holds, @moms4housing will go down in history as the David who defeated Goliath, right here in West Oakland! He’s spent every day since trying to figure out how to get me back. 2/5
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Carroll Fife
4 years
I'm so humbled by the support for our campaign. We have raised over $185,000 so far. A majority of donations were under $100, b/c this is a people's campaign. A majority of our donors are from Oakland, because this is how we fight to stay and thrive in The Town.
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There is something very special happening in Oakland! In spite of everything, our movement is growing beyond what I expected. I have been your servant, I will be your voice. #KeepBelieving #KeepPushing #WeAreWinning !
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Carroll Fife
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Thank you Oakland! We raised $1300 in 2.5 hours as a result of tonight's forum. I believe that we will win!
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Carroll Fife
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I know some are sad & some are celebrating because of a game, but today was one of the deadliest air strikes impacting civilians in Gaza who were told to evacuate to Rafah. When the inevitably of death is more comforting than life itself, there are just no words. This must end.
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noorii 🔮🍉 HAPPY 🌻 DAY
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“Why are they striking us? They told us this was a safe zone so we came here. Why are they striking us? They should’ve told us to leave. Why is this happening?” #Rafah
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Addressing the horrific housing crisis in Oakland is a huge challenge. I am keenly aware of my duty to tackle it and this week, I am approaching it in a few ways. Here’s some info: 1/7
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Carroll Fife
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I asked for a sign of reassurance before walking out the door today. My first stop light in #WestOakland was #YuriKochiyama . Nuff said
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Carroll Fife
2 years
An Oakland rent registry can't get here fast enough.
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Carroll Fife
3 years
6/6 We'll just sit and try not to breathe (George Floyd) and not to sleep (Breonna Taylor)." #Exhausting #OutOfTears #FullOfAnger
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Carroll Fife
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I'm the proud mother of a brilliant young activist and grateful to be running with the support and wisdom of a whole new generation demanding racial, environmental and economic justice for all. Let's make their voices heard in City Hall.
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Carroll Fife
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Auto owners: Would the following be enough to ditch your vehicle to live in a car-free community? -15% off all Lyft rides -Free rides on the metro light rail -Carsharing starting at $5/hour -Bird scooters on-site -1,000+ bike parking spots
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Carroll Fife
3 years
When we defund housing, healthcare, headstart & primarily fund punishment, we perpetuate a society where we produce the need for more punishment. This self-fulfilling prophecy punishes EVERYONE.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
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Hey West Oakland..Did you see the movie #Blindspotting ? Well they're now filming a TV series down the street! Shout out to @RafaelCasal for bring revenue to the town during Covid. Here's the Zoom link to join us THURSDAY, January 21st at 6:00PM
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Carroll Fife
3 years
If we could get some justice and equity to go along with these national holidays we'd be winning! #JuneTeenth2021
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
As a former classroom teacher and lifelong teacher at heart, I am beyond honored to be endorsed by our local teachers union, the Oakland Education Association.
@OaklandEA
Oakland Education Association
4 years
Vote with Oakand Teachers! Teachers stand with @carroll_fife for City Council in D3. #VoteWithOaklandTeachers
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Carroll Fife
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"I hear the chains falling." ⁦ @moms4housing
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Fire season is here. Solidarity with the thousands of families being displaced during a pandemic, and the thousands of Oakland residents that have nowhere to shelter or access to masks. Housing justice is environmental justice is healthcare justice. #HousingIsHealth
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Carroll Fife
3 years
The greatest danger to the democractic process in Oakland is not coming from Republicans, China, or North Korea. It's coming from neoliberals & defenders of the status quo who disguise fascist policy with smiles & superficial gestures. T
@RBReich
Robert Reich
3 years
The greatest danger to American democracy is not coming from Russia, China, or North Korea. It's coming from the Republican Party.
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Carroll Fife
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I’m always looking for reasons to smile. So when when bully capitalists pull up w/my name in their mouth, it reminds me I’m doing the right work. I hope it makes you smile too. 5/5
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Bobby Seale and Elaine Brown ran for office in Oakland, and now we’re picking up where they left off. Getting control of one city council seat won’t solve every problem facing Oakland, but it shows the power of the movement we’re building together. Thank you.
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Carroll Fife
4 years
Oakland residents are looking for answers to the rise in shootings, reckless driving and other forms of violence being reported to my office. Join me for a community conversation about public safety, this Thursday at 6:30 pm, live here on Twitter.
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@carroll_fife
Carroll Fife
4 years
Is it just me or does it seem like a really bad time to cut fire services?
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Carroll Fife
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Priorities
@socialistdogmom
molly conger
4 years
do not ever fucking forget that nurses died after working in COVID ICUs wearing trash bags over their clothes while cops dressed like video game characters beat the shit out of people who dared to ask that they not be murdered in their beds.
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Sheriffs spotted. It may go down now..stay tuned #moms4housing
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