Author: Portland DSA

Buyout, not Bailout: Housing in the Coronavirus and Climate Crises

Mar 31, 2020

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Socialism & DSA

The crisis we’re facing today is unprecedented; the coronavirus is spreading like a wildfire and as many businesses shut down and lay off workers en masse, all signs point to a recession much worse than 2008. Naomi Klein’s insightful analysis of “disaster capitalism” shows how through the neoliberal era the capitalist class seized on a… read more
Portland DSA To Lead Protest Against COVID Capitalism

Mar 18, 2020

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Portland DSA

in Portland, Socialism & DSA

The Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is leading a Caravan Against COVID Capitalism this Friday from 4 to 6PM, during which we will visit dozens of neighborhoods throughout the city of Portland via car. We invite the city to bang on pots and pans in a cacerolazo from their homes in support!… read more
Portland DSA Calls on Mayor and Governor to Act on Coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions

Portland DSA calls on Mayor Ted Wheeler and Governor Kate Brown to put an immediate freeze on all rent and mortgage payments and evictions; a freeze on all utility payments; an immediate end to all displacement and sweeps of houseless camps; and the opening of additional shelters throughout the city of Portland and the state… read more
Statement on Police Chief Danielle Outlaw’s Departure

Dec 31, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police

In her time as Portland Police Chief, Danielle Outlaw oversaw a brutal police force which murdered civilians in crisis, violently repressed protests, provided protection to fascists, and enforced the increasing criminalization of poverty. While we are glad to see Outlaw’s departure, Portlanders know that change will not come to the Portland police through a new… read more
Let’s Make Oregon ICE-Free

Oct 13, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions

On October 14th, we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, which honors the history and culture of Native Americans. On this day, it’s also fitting that we protest the violation of Indigenous communities caused by colonial borders. More than 20 tribal reservations are on U.S. borders, where indigenous peoples suffer the oppression of surveillance and racist border… read more
Call to boycott Maccabi Haifa vs Portland Trail Blazers October 10th

Sep 25, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, International

On October 10th the Portland Trailblazers will host Israeli Basketball League team Maccabi Haifa. Portland DSA are calling on the Blazers to respect the boycott of Israeli sports, called for by Palestinian civil society, and cancel the game. We are also asking that community groups, pro-Palestinian organizations, trade unions, supporters of the Blazers, and concerned… read more
Portland DSA Calls on Mayor Wheeler to Investigate Portland Police Contracts with ICE

Sep 24, 2019

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Portland DSA

in Police, Portland

Portland, Oregon, 24 September 2019 — Portland DSA and local members of the Close the Concentration Camps Coalition were notified today that, with the advocacy of Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) will terminate their secretive contract with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Established in 2018, the contract has allowed ICE Enforcement and Removal… read more
Portland DSA Calls on the Entire City to Rally Against Fascism on Saturday

Aug 16, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Portland

Portland DSA calls on the entire city of Portland to mobilize on Saturday in opposition to fascism. Despite the fear-mongering of city leaders, and the threats of violence from the far-right, we know that giving in to fear will allow fascists and Neo-Nazis to recruit in our city. Because of weak city leadership and a… read more
Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Must Resign

Jun 11, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

On February 9th, 2018, Senator Jeff Kruse announced his resignation from the Oregon State Senate, following formal complaints filed against him by Senator Sara Gelser and Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward. Senator Gelser first reported this issue in March 2016, yet for almost two years afterwards Kruse felt free to totally disregard the personal boundaries of… read more
Socialism Outside of a Textbook: Our Obligation to Support the Venezuelan Socialist Project

Jun 9, 2019

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Portland DSA

in International, Socialism & DSA

By Candy Herrera In Miami, Venezuela is a topic of discussion wrought with misplaced anger, confusion, and, more often than not, a passionate hatred for socialist movements. Yet in the Pacific Northwest, where we struggle to hold on to the little diversity we have, conversations about Venezuela are virtually nonexistent. Local history notwithstanding, it is… read more