Author: Portland DSA

The Occupation

Oct 14, 2018

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Portland DSA

in International, Portland, Strategy

Lessons to carry forward as we fight to abolish ICE By David Purucker In the wake of important electoral victories for socialist-endorsed candidates and ballot measures in New York, Michigan and California, thousands of people have taken the plunge and joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Here in Portland, our own chapter’s rapid growth — in terms… read more
Clean energy justice in the City of Roses

Sep 28, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Ecosocialism

Historically marginalized communities in the U.S. are not only first and worst impacted by climate pollution, they are also largely last and least likely to reap the benefits of new clean energy and energy efficiency measures in municipalities around the country. Portland, Oregon is exhibit A for this reality. Low-income communities, communities of color, and… read more
Stop the #JordanCove LNG Terminal!

Sep 12, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Ecosocialism

With record-breaking heat waves and droughts, severe storms battering the coasts, and wildfires burning throughout the Pacific Northwest and choking the region in smoke, it is hard to ignore the fact that climate change is affecting our daily lives in myriad ways. Yet, that is exactly what Oregon’s political and business leaders are doing by… read more
Democratic Socialists of America Exceeds 50,000 Members

Sep 2, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Socialism & DSA

Nationally, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) now has over 50,000 members. Here in the Portland, Oregon area, we have over 1,000 members, and there are new chapters forming across the nation. Since 1982, the DSA has advocated for a society based on democracy, respect, an economy that works for the worker, and health care… read more
Watch: Portland DSA Denounces the City’s Use of G4S Security Firm

Jul 20, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Portland

On Wednesday morning Portland DSA officers Juno Suarez and Olivia Katbi Smith testified at city council in opposition to a proposed expansion of the city’s contract with G4S, the world’s largest private security company, to the tune of $2,972,798.72 of our taxpayer dollars. G4S contracts with ICE and the Israeli Defense Force, has been implicated… read more
Portland DSA Statement on Occupy ICE Raid

Jun 28, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions

Yesterday, Portland DSA and supporters of Occupy ICE went to city hall to demand city council stop our city’s continued cooperation with ICE. Members of Portland DSA, Direct Action Alliance, and the undocumented community testified before the council. You can view the video of our co-chair’s testimony here: https://youtu.be/4h8refkGqNs While Commissioners Eudaly and Fritz offered… read more
Portland DSA Calls on the Community to Mobilize at City Council

Jun 23, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions

The Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is calling on partner organizations and members of the community to focus energy on Portland City Council, who has the power to take emergency action to protect those at risk from being targeted by Trump’s vicious immigration policies. The next city council meeting is Wednesday, June… read more
Portland DSA Open Letter to Portland City Council Regarding ICE

Jun 20, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Portland

To Mayor Wheeler and the members of Portland City Council: In light of recent escalation of brutal tactics employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which includes separating children and babies from their parents who are seeking asylum and holding them captive in internment camps nationwide, Portland Democratic Socialists of America demand that the City of… read more
Kate Brown’s Special Session Highlights State Democrats’ “Progressive” Priorities

May 24, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

On Monday, members of Portland DSA, along with members of three other branches across the state, gathered on the steps of the Capitol to protest Governor Kate Brown’s special session. She called this special session to push through another set of tax breaks that will largely benefit richer Oregonians and decrease the available funds needed… read more
Open Letter to Oregon’s Democrat Legislators: Vote ‘NO’ on Special Session Tax Breaks

May 20, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

On May 21st you have an important decision to make, and voters will be watching. Governor Brown has a called a legislative Special Session — a rare event in Oregon politics — and used the unique opportunity to prioritize the needs of the wealthy, those who happen to own “small” businesses. The Oregon Center for Public Policy reported that… read more