Author: Portland DSA

Will Oregon Democrats Squander Their Supermajority?

Jan 16, 2019

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics

By Shamus Cooke, Member, Portland DSA The backtracking began the day after Democrats won a supermajority in the Oregon state legislature. Insiders dismissed the victory as a “fake” supermajority, because in the Senate there was one rogue voter, a “Democrat in name only” determined to block progressive legislation — Betsy Johnson. Pundits wondered aloud whether the Democrats’… read more
Oregon Needs a Green New Deal, Not Weak Cap and Trade Legislation

Jan 14, 2019

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Portland DSA

in Ecosocialism, Electoral Politics

Given the urgency of climate change, you might think that any climate-focused policy in Oregon would be a welcome one. However, some policies fall far short of what is necessary and could even do more harm than good. According to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) we only have 12… read more
Open Letter to the Portland Trail Blazers from Veterans and First Responders

Jan 2, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, International

We write to you as veterans, first responders, and, most importantly, as members of the community strongly urging you to immediately cease your partnership with Leupold & Stevens. We love this town and its teams, and so our call to end this partnership is not based on animosity towards Blazers. We are members of the… read more
What is Socialism in 2018?

Dec 5, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Socialism & DSA

By Keith Guthrie For the first time in over a generation, socialism is gaining popularity and acceptance in U.S. politics. DSA membership, about 5,000 people total in 2016, has surged to over 50,000 today. The fact that a growing number of political candidates openly identify as socialists is another testament to the momentum of this… read more
Veteran who protested at Portland Trail Blazers game speaks out

Nov 8, 2018

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Portland DSA

in International

“We should not allow our experience as veterans to be reduced to moralistic spectacle, to cover the fact that the Trail Blazers are in business with a corporation that profits from killing people.” Portland Trail Blazers fans were treated to a surprise protest during the 2nd quarter of Tuesday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks,… read more
Dear Kate Brown: an Open Letter from Portland DSA

Oct 30, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

Dear Governor Kate Brown, Oregon is widely acknowledged to be a progressive state, but it is struggling to live up to that description under your leadership. But Oregonians have shown a hunger to embrace a bold agenda. Look at the 2016 primary results: 56% of Democrats in Oregon voted for Bernie Sanders over the 42%… read more
Is Portland a sanctuary city?

Oct 23, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics, International

Is Portland a sanctuary city? Backers of Measure 105 would have you believe that undocumented immigrants can “commit crimes with impunity” in our city, while “stealing jobs” and “causing pollution” — all due to the 1987 anti-racial profiling law. As socialists, we know that this country plays an active and continuing role in destabilizing other countries for… read more
Portland DSA Statement on Mayor Wheeler’s Proposed Protest Restrictions

Oct 16, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police

Over and over again, Portlanders have watched as our millionaire mayor and his police force have protected fascist demonstrators who wear shirts that say “Pinochet did nothing wrong” while demonizing and brutalizing anti-fascists who turn out to defend our most vulnerable communities. Now Mayor Wheeler wants to make it even easier for Chief Outlaw and… read more
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