Tag: Democratic Socialism
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Portland DSA 2024 Voter Guide
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
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Campaign of Cringe: Rene’s Top 5 PDX Election Fumbles
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
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Portland DSA Calls on the Entire City to Rally Against Fascism on Saturday
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
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Socialism Outside of a Textbook: Our Obligation to Support the Venezuelan Socialist Project
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
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ATTN Pride NW — Portland Queers Deserve Better than a Corporate Circus
To board members and staff of Pride Northwest Inc., Portland Democratic Socialists of America’s Queer Caucus calls on members of the Queer community to write letters to Pride Northwest to demand an end to their collaborations with major corporations and the Portland Police, and instead focus on empowering the Queer community. Queer people are under… read more
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Oregon Needs a Green New Deal, Not Weak Cap and Trade Legislation
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
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What is Socialism in 2018?
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
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Dear Kate Brown: an Open Letter from Portland DSA
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
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Democratic Socialists of America Exceeds 50,000 Members
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
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No PDX Warship
By Laur Muth, Member, Portland DSA On Saturday the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Portland, an amphibious transport ship that will be used to send American soldiers abroad in our wars for empire. Soon the ship could be carrying 800 marines along with tanks and armored vehicles around the world. Many of those soldiers will… read more