Tag: Police

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
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
Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols

Feb 1, 2023

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police

The Portland Democratic Socialists of America expresses our outrage at the murder of Tyre Nichols by the Memphis Police Department. This murder is part of the systemic violence of police everywhere against people of color and the working class. We offer our condolences to the Nichols family, and we stand in solidarity with the black… 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
Letter from an Occupied City

Aug 3, 2020

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police, Portland

To all the cities, movements, rebellions, DSA chapters, and individuals who have shown our city solidarity and support, directly or indirectly, we send our love, our gratitude, and our hope for a new future much different from this present world. We will never forget how you have aided us while you yourselves are fighting against… read more
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 Calls on the NPC to Pass Resolution 11

May 31, 2020

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Police

The Portland DSA Steering Committee urges the National Political Committee to take up Resolution 11 from the 2019 Convention. The resolution reads: “Therefore be it resolved employment as a Law Enforcement Officer is in opposition to the principles of the organization as outlined by the DSA Constitution Article II. Persons employed as Law Enforcement Officers… read more