Tag: Socialism
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Ecosocialism or Barbarism!
By David Purucker These are tough times for the environmentally aware socialist. The International Panel on Climate Change warns that humanity has only about 12 years to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius. Trump and the Republicans seem determined to turn Earth into the planet Venus. And we know the Democrats won’t do much… 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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The Occupation
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
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Stop the #JordanCove LNG Terminal!
With record-breaking heat waves and droughts, severe storms battering the coasts, and wildfires burning throughout the Pacific Northwest and choking the region in smoke, it is hard to ignore the fact that climate change is affecting our daily lives in myriad ways. Yet, that is exactly what Oregon’s political and business leaders are doing by… 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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Kate Brown’s Special Session Highlights State Democrats’ “Progressive” Priorities
On Monday, members of Portland DSA, along with members of three other branches across the state, gathered on the steps of the Capitol to protest Governor Kate Brown’s special session. She called this special session to push through another set of tax breaks that will largely benefit richer Oregonians and decrease the available funds needed… 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