Tag: Politics
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Portland DSA Calls on the Community to Mobilize at City Council
The Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is calling on partner organizations and members of the community to focus energy on Portland City Council, who has the power to take emergency action to protect those at risk from being targeted by Trump’s vicious immigration policies. The next city council meeting is Wednesday, June… read more
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Open Letter to Oregon’s Democrat Legislators: Vote ‘NO’ on Special Session Tax Breaks
On May 21st you have an important decision to make, and voters will be watching. Governor Brown has a called a legislative Special Session — a rare event in Oregon politics — and used the unique opportunity to prioritize the needs of the wealthy, those who happen to own “small” businesses. The Oregon Center for Public Policy reported that… read more
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Portland City Council Must Reject the Mayor’s Proposed Budget
Mayor Ted Wheeler’s April 30 budget proposal uses Portlanders’ real needs as a bargaining chip with business and grossly misrepresents Portland’s priorities. This budget continues the downward trajectory of austerity: cutting parks and closing community centers, with no substantial investment in education, preschool, mental health services, or jobs programs. We demand a budget that prioritizes… read more