Thursday, April 20 / 7:00pm
Don’t Bomb Syria, Let the Refugees In – Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 026, Portland State University
Portland State International Socialist Organization hosts Speaker: Wael Elasady, a Syrian-Palestinian co-founder of Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1434520169944893
Saturday, April 22 / 10:00am – 2:00pm
March for Science – Starts on Naito Parkway near the Morrison Bridge
The March for Science unites as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence based policies in the public interest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1637283313234837/?active_tab=discussion
Sunday, April 23 / 9:00-11:00am
Run to Resist 5k – Pier Park (9001 N. Bruce Ave)
All proceeds from the 5k run will be donated to IRCO which supports immigrants, refugees and mainstream community members to become self-sufficient.
https://www.facebook.com/events/271538643266439/
Tuesday, April 25 / 12:00-1:00pm
ResistTrumpTuesday: PDX Meet up at Senator Merkley’s – 121 SW Salmon
Each one is different. The group meets up about 30 minutes before to develop a message and “ask” for the day, based on current events. Suggestions are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/182931798884091/?active_tab=about
Tuesday, April 25 / 6:00pm
Public Forum on Police Accountability – Maranatha Church (4222 NE 12th)
The AMA Coalition for Justice and Police Reform will hold a public forum to update the community on the status of the Settlement Agreement with the US Department of Justice, and to take input on the latest draft Compliance Report on the City’s progress in implementing reforms
http://albinaministerialcoalition.org/actions.html#dojforum
Saturday, April 29 / 9:30am
Exploring Race and Class Intersections – Multnomah Friends Meeting House (4312 SE Stark St)
Class Action, Social Justice Fund NW and Oregon Food Bank co-sponsor this workshop that explores the critical link between class and race in the United States.
http://www.classism.org/events/exploring-race-and-class-intersections-2/
Saturday, April 29 / 12:30 – 3:30pm
Vancouver Climate March – Marshall Community Park
Rally and march to raise awareness of Climate Change and Environmental Social Justice issues as well as to educate the public on a variety of ways to take meaningful action on the local level.
https://www.facebook.com/events/210759656057781/
Tuesday, May 2 / 12:00-1:00pm
ResistTrumpTuesday: PDX Meetup at Senator Wyden’s – 911 NE 11th
Each one is different. The group meets up about 30 minutes before to develop a message and “ask” for the day, based on current events. Suggestions are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/186581861855330/
Saturday, May 6 / All Day
Listen. Learn. Lead. – First Unitarian Church of Portland (1211 SW Main St)
Join Nasty Women Get Shit Done PDX for a full day conference with presentations and workshops led by social and political activists on the front lines of today’s struggle for justice and equality.
https://www.nwgsdpdx.org/conference
Sunday, May 7 / 11:00am-1:00pm
Portland Town Hall Meeting – Rep. Suzanne Bonamici OR-1 – Lincoln High School Gym (1600 SW Salmon Street)
Expect 10-15 minutes of remarks about current issues, then Q & A
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618451341504312/