Category: Portland

Liberalism and Fascism in the Streets of Portland

Jul 17, 2020

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Portland DSA

in Police, Portland

49 days of protesting the police murder of George Floyd as well as countless other Black individuals, including 17-year old Quanice Hayes, Keaton Otis, Terrell Johnson, Andre Gladen, Kendra James, Patrick Kimmons by the Portland Police, has resulted in senseless targeting and violence from the neo-fascist regime in the white house. The world watches as… read more
End the Curfew and Stop Police Violence

May 31, 2020

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police, Portland

We in Portland DSA loudly denounce the punitive curfew instituted by Ted Wheeler and the Portland City Council. Curfews are a form of collective punishment on an entire community. This curfew was intended to rebalance power away from protesters and back to the police. The curfew has given police full permission to attack and arrest… 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 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
Portland Swings the Austerity Ax at City Workers

Apr 12, 2019

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Portland DSA

in Labor, Portland

The City of Portland is considering yet another round of deep budget cuts to community services. And again city officials are justifying the cuts by repeating the same, tired excuses: “tough decisions need to be made” to balance the budget. This time the budget may be balanced off the backs of city workers: 70 positions… read more
PORTLAND DSA CALLS FOR MAYOR WHEELER TO STEP DOWN AS POLICE COMMISSIONER

Feb 14, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police, Portland

Today’s news regarding collaboration between the PPB and a violent right-wing group demonstrates the need for an immediate transfer of leadership to Commissioner Hardesty February 14, 2019 Portland DSA is dismayed, but not surprised, to read today’s reports of collaboration between Portland Police and the right-wing street gang Patriot Prayer. This latest outrage clearly demonstrates… 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
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 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