Organizing for Power: Affinity Groups
An affinity group is made up of 6-15 people who build good connections with each other and then make decisions together about how to participate in actions.
Margaret Butler
No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure in Portland!
We in XRPDX and our allies have fought for years against expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Finally, after years of appeals and delay by the Western States Petroleum Association, Portland Business Alliance, Oregon Business and … Read more
“Zenith 5” Defendants Jan Zuckerman and Margaret Butler: Remarks at Zenith
If giant fossil fuel corporations using dozens of acres for their industry, providing few jobs, are not what we want on our river, then we must demand that the zoning laws change so we can begin the work of co-creating a green working waterfront that doesn’t kill us.
Another Week, Another IPCC Report
On Monday, April 4, 2022, the Third Assessment Report from the IPCC provided the world an update on climate mitigation progress and pledges, examining the sources of global emissions. The bad news is that in spite … Read more
Two Campaigns for ’22
After two months of reflection and research, XRPDX members, at our February 8th full chapter meeting, officially adopted two campaigns to focus on in 2022.
Stop Zenith Oil Updates
Zenith continues to operate while it waits for the ruling from the Land Use Board of Appeals. We will continue to tell Zenith they are not welcome here…
Looking Back, Growing Forward: Please Donate!
As we come to the close of the year, we ask for your help in growing our movement and supporting our work. Here’s a recap of our year. 2021, pandemic year 2, has been a … Read more
Supporting Labor and Equity Standards for Clean Energy Projects
Wind and solar energy projects have multiplied across Oregon in recent years—a necessary and important part of Oregon’s movement away from fossil fuels. However, Oregon building trades union members are often not the ones working in … Read more
Defending Democracy
On Wednesday, November 4th, the Defend Democracy Coalition marched for Black Lives and Counting Every Vote. As hundreds gathered at Revolution Hall, the sun peeked out and lit up signs and banners. I woke up … Read more