Category: Portland

Portland Democratic Socialists support Councilor Novick’s Park Plan

May 9, 2025

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Portland

Increasing the existing CEO surcharge Novick championed in 2016 equitable move to fund parks The Portland Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America supports Councilor Novick’s move to increase the surcharge on companies with highly skewed ratios of CEO to worker pay. Portland DSA recently launched a new campaign for a Family Agenda for Portland, to read more
Portland’s police union is trying to use the labor movement to avoid budget cuts

Apr 5, 2025

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Portland DSA

in Labor, Police, Portland

By Erica T. and Gabriel E. Efforts by the executive board of Northwest Oregon Labor Council (NOLC) to affiliate the Portland Police Association (PPA) leave us no choice but to speak out as rank-and-file members of unions (AFT and Teamsters) affiliated to the NOLC. The Labor Council is the largest federation of local unions, which read more
The Politics of Pretending in Progressive Portland

Mar 7, 2025

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics, Portland

DSA’s city council victories draw out true face of ‘progressive’ corporate agenda. Written by Brian D. In a recent interview in the Rose City Reform Podcast, two reporters were asked about the Democratic Socialists of America, and the significance of three DSA members on a newly elected Portland City Council. The host quoted this Instagram read more
We Reject Portland Police Intimidation

Nov 23, 2024

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Portland DSA

in Police, Portland

Portland DSA co-chair Brian Denning challenges police intimidation of workers calling for more On Saturday, November 9, residents of your city rallied outside Revolution Hall to respond to the national and local elections. I saw school teachers, postal workers, bus drivers, nurses, students, retirees, servers, baristas, city workers, Amazon workers, Intel workers, landscapers, nursing home workers, read more
Portland DSA 2024 Voter Guide

Oct 16, 2024

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics, Portland

This is a transformative election for the City of Portland, which will select the first cohort of leaders for the brand new city government. Portland DSA’s two amazing candidates will come ready to fight for social and economic justice, offering a fresh vision for Portland following years of rule by candidates committed to regressive policies. read more
Portland DSA Calls On City Council Hopefuls to Back Ceasefire & Arms Embargo

Oct 12, 2024

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Portland DSA

in International, Portland

Portland’s silence tarnishes its progressive reputation As the Israeli violence in Gaza escalates to horrifying levels, the human death toll continues to mount. More than 50% of those killed in Gaza are children. Israel has dropped thousands of tons of American-supplied explosives, with nearly 18,000 bombs and missiles raining down on the densely populated region. read more
Campaign of Cringe: Rene’s Top 5 PDX Election Fumbles

Aug 19, 2024

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics, Portland

Rene Gonzalez’ terrible, horrible, no good, very bad campaign for Portland mayor is both mean and clumsy. “She came from behind, sort of surprised me,” Gonzalez said.” In early February, Gonzalez claimed he was “assaulted” by a fellow MAX passenger, but video footage released later by Trimet showed “incidental contact” — a fancy way of saying that he completely read more
A Democratic Socialist City Council

Mar 20, 2023

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Portland DSA

in Electoral Politics, Portland, Socialism & DSA, Strategy

Portland DSA members met Sunday March 12th for our General Meeting, and ratified a new Endorsement Policy for the chapter. The authors of the new policy, Wallace Milner and Spencer Mann, explain their perspective on the policy and its purpose. read more
Mayor Wheeler is a Danger to Our Community

Apr 25, 2021

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police, Portland

A statement from the Portland DSA Safety Working Group With his latest statement, Ted Wheeler actively threatens the safety of Portland residents. By directing unknown people to track, record, and report so-called “black bloc” protesters, he is jeopardizing the safety and security of any number of Portland residents. These residents may or may not be read more
Statement on Police Murder in Lents Park

Apr 17, 2021

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police, Portland

Portland DSA condemns the police murder of our community member, Robert Douglas Delgado, yesterday in Lents Park. The brutality of policing is an everyday horror perpetrated against the most marginalized people in our society — and it is a tool of capitalism to maintain inequality. Last year, Portlanders mobilized alongside millions of others around the country to read more