President Obama will be in Portland for a fundraising event on Thursday, May 7th. This is our shot to show him that Oregon stands for fair trade, and stands against Fast Tracking the Trans-Pacific Partnership through Congress. Join Oregon’s unions and our partners in the fight for fair trade at this important demonstration.
Many constituents have contacted Rep. Nosse’s office regarding the proposed Nestle Bottled Water Plant in Cascade Locks, expressing a number of concerns about it. Rep. Nosse understands the importance of protecting our public water, which is one of our most valued resources. At the request of many constituents he has written a letter to the ODFW Director expressing the many concerns of people in his district, but he knows that folks in SE Portland have...
This is a guerilla course (free class) on bioregionalism, especially in Cascadia. The class will explore what bioregionalism is. In this exploration we will examine civilization and ask is bioregionalism the solution to the negative effects of anthropocentrism and the idea of “power over.” This class is being held by Alexander Baretich. R.S.V.P. to Alexander Baretich at Alexander.Baretich@gmail.com for exactly where and if there is a vacancy in the class. This course is free, but...
The Mayor said "No" to dangerous propane export...but the Port of Portland and Pembina are ignoring the people and city government and trying to move ahead! We will bring the fight to the Port of Portland's meeting this Wednesday morning and show them the people are not backing down! Carpool Meetup: 2249 E Burnside, 8:30 AM. The meeting starts at 9:30. Driving directions: The Port Headquarters is located on top of the long term parking...
WEDNESDAY, 1:00 PM, MAY 13, 2015 Portland City Hall City Council wants to demolish our historic reservoirs at Washington Park! Please come to City Hall to protest this action! Our pure drinking water is at stake! Council Agenda TIME CERTAIN: 2:00 PM – Consider proposal of the City of Portland Water Bureau for Demolition Review and the Bureau of Development Services staff and Portland Historic Landmarks Commission recommendation of approval for the demolition of 1894...
A follow-up to Monday's protest of the danger of Powell Blvd, highlighted most recently by the crash that took off Alistair Corkett's leg. Monday's protest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1057435414283935/ http://bikeportland.org/2015/05/11/protest-se-powell-slows-traffic-draws-big-crowd-143079#comments The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is the agency almost completely responsible for the conditions on Powell Blvd. and the other Portland state highways (e.g. Barbur Blvd., 82nd Ave.) It has consistently refused to prioritize safety, prioritizing motor vehicle capacity instead. This is why we are organizing a...
Come to Occupy Portland's open mic! We are an all ages, alcohol and drug free event! This happens once a month every third Friday! https://www.facebook.com/pdxvoicesofthepeople This Friday Local Song Writer Benjamin Blake will preform a full set of music!!! Walk in the doors to the Dining Hall 20 ft from the side walk on 11th ave. Get a raffle ticket, sign up to share some music, poetry, or whatever your heart feels called to say...
Join our fun family-friendly flotilla on the water around Shell's GIANT oil rigs. Come together with thousands of others who give a damn, for an adventurous afternoon full of music, art, and entertainment. There will also be tons of fun and colorful flair happening on the beach. Because We LOVE landlubbers! 10AM - Kayak Check-In and registration begins 11-12:30 Launch Boats 1PM - On water procession begins 2PM - On-stage program begins at Jack Block...
Join us for our annual Cascadia Day celebrations! Bring food, bring music! All day barbeque, open mike, live music, sporting events at Prospect Point Picnic Site, Stanley Park, Vancouver BC, Sunday May 17. We have the spot reserved from 9-4pm, with grilling starting at 10, and live music from 12 on! Wanna help coordinate, bring some food for the grill, or play some music? Email our awesome Cascadia coordinator tbillygibbons@yahoo.ca!
Join us to celebrate Cascadia Day at Laurelhurst Park! Bring food, bring acoustic instruments, bring your favorite park sports! We'll spend the afternoon in celebration and collaborate on a group art project. Potluck signup: http://bit.ly/1DuEymM More information at: portlandcascadianow.org/upcoming-events/2015/5/17/portland-cascadia-day-potluck-and-art-party Want to help us make the picnic a success? Email CascadiaAD@gmail.com to get involved.
15 Now PDX and Socialist Alternative Portland are thrilled to be hosting the first Pacific Northwest screening of the award winning film, "The Hand That Feeds," at Portland's historic Clinton Street Theater. Sponsored by KBOO Community Radio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $5-10 sliding scale at the door, no one will be turned away on account of money. About the film: "At a popular bakery café, residents of New York’s Upper East Side get bagels...
WHEN: May 18; Meet @ 7 AM WHERE: Duwamish River Fishing Dock (On Harbor Island parallel to Spokane Street) WHAT: A day of mass nonviolent direct action + rally. WHO: You! WHY: To stop Arctic drilling and take a stand against companies like Shell who profit from climate chaos. Meet at the Duwamish Fishing Dock at 7:00 - it's a small boardwalk along Spokane Street on the east side of Harbor Island. We will have...
Gather with fellow Cascadia brothers and sisters on Cascadia Day, May 18th, at the top of Skinners Butte at 1pm, for a picnic! Bring a dish to share!
Come on out and join your fellow bioregional rabble-rousers in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens! Music by McDougall, The Gold Rust, Second Son, and Dane Breslin. #CascadiaDay #May18 #InBend
From I-5 Southbound: Take "Exit 105 to State Capitol," keep left for Exit 105A, and continue for 0.6 miles. Merge with traffic on the left and continue in the left hand lane of 14th Ave SW through the roundabout (Jefferson St.) and under the tunnel 0.4 mi to Capitol Blvd. Continue across Capitol Blvd to the Capitol Building on Sid Snyder Ave SW (14th Ave becomes Sid Snyder Ave). From I-5 Northbound: Take Exit 105...
On May 25, activists around the world will unite to March Against Monsanto. The march here in Aberdeen is going to focus around the wishkah, heron and chehalis bridges. So far we have about 25 signs ready. we will be having sign making parties as the march gets closer. if you want to help out in any way the organizing group is ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/monsantomarchaberdeen/ ) we need people who want to make signs as well...
The theme for this year's march is "Food for Justice", seeking the intersectionality of social and environmental justice in a food system that benefits the 1%. Why do we march? *Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious health conditions such as the development of cancer tumors, infertility and birth defects. *In the United States, the FDA, the agency tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is steered by ex-Monsanto...
It's time for another BIG rally & march! MAY 23rd at Westlake Park. @ Come join thousands of folks from the greater Seattle region, all over Cascadia, as we say NO to the terrible biotech/bigAgra models presented by Monsanto. There is a better way! We'll be sharing educational info about the dangers their products create. How these toxins affect our soil & waterways, can pose a threat to bees & other pollinators, & affect the...
Take action in Salem to Protect Our Home from the impacts of two proposed fracked gas export projects in Northern and Southern Oregon. Canadian companies plan to build pipelines and terminals in Warrenton and Coos Bay to ship gas overseas, leaving Oregonians with the consequences. Join us for a rally on the Capitol steps to show Governor Brown why she should stand with Oregonians and say NO to LNG! Hear from political leaders like Peter...
*** MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! *** On May 28th, City Council will hear the Appeals Case for the Historic Landmarks Commission’s ruling regarding the Mt Tabor Disconnection Project. This meeting calls for a HUGE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC SUPPORT and passion to make our stance known! May 28th - 2:00pm City Council Chambers 1221 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR 97204 As many of your know, the Historic Landmarks Commission’s (HLC) recent ruling regarding the Mt Tabor Disconnection...
Divest Portland State Action Portland, OR – Portland State University could be the first university in Oregon to divest from fossil fuels. The student-led campaign to divest PSU’s $52.3 million endowment from the top 200 fossil fuel companies is focused on escalating student education and involvement before the PSU Foundation’s Board of Trustees vote in June. Divest Portland State(DPS) goals include - Divest from fossilfree.org’s top 200 oil and gas companies - Transparency with PSU’s...