XRPDX

Extinction Rebellion in Portland, Oregon – XRPDX – is a local chapter in the international Extinction Rebellion movement. XRPDX organizes people in the Portland, Oregon Metro area: By taking action (online and in person) to resist fossil fuel infrastructure and educate the broader public about the climate emergency. We support our allies in social justice struggles by spreading the word through a bimonthly newsletter; a website and blog and social media channels. We are building a supportive activist culture of appreciation and skill-sharing. We share a love of the natural world and a vision of a more just and equitable world.

Action Report: Break Up With Zenith!

February 25, 2021 by XRPDX

Valentine’s Day message delivered! On Friday, February 19th the caravan starting at the Zenith site processed through the city to City Hall to deliver one more message to Stop the Zenith fossil fuel infrastructure. There … Read more

Keep tabs on Police Union negotiations!

February 25, 2021 by XRPDX

The next bargaining session between the City of Portland & the Portland Police Association will take place on March 10 and registration to watch is now live! The Portland Police Bureau is one of the … Read more

XR’s Fundraiser for the Stop Line 3 Water Protectors continues through February 21st!

February 18, 2021 by XRPDX

Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance is still streaming on Eventbrite! In its first week, this campaign has raised an incredible $7500 for Giniw Collective and Miigizi Camp, who are at the front lines of … Read more

XR US’s Stop Line 3 training workshops

February 18, 2021 by XRPDX

XR US is teaming up with Line 3 organizers to put together this series of trainings in advance of the March caravans to Minnesota. No matter what role you think you can play next month, … Read more

We’re heading to Line 3…and need your help!

February 18, 2021 by XRPDX

Indigenous Water Protectors who have led the struggle against the Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota have put out a desperate national call for people to join them on the front lines in solidarity and support. … Read more

Break Up Before It Blows Up! (For real!)

February 18, 2021 by XRPDX

After a couple of delays due to…weather, our Valentine’s Day action is on for Friday, February 19th! We’re Breaking Up With Zenith! For real this time! We have some new City Council members who need … Read more

“Break Up Before It Blows Up” postponed due to weather!

February 12, 2021 by XRPDX

Due to the snow, the Valentine’s Day action at City Hall that was set for Friday (today) at 11am has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 16th at 11am. Yes, that is after Valentine’s Day, but … Read more

THIS FRIDAY: ❤️ Break Up Before it Blows Up! 💥

February 11, 2021 by XRPDX

This Friday, February 13th at 11am in front of City Hall, we will be sending a Valentine’s Day message to the City Council: It’s time to #BreakUpWithZenith! We all know it’s time for Zenith’s oil … Read more

XR’s Fundraiser for the Stop Line 3 Water Protectors continues!

February 11, 2021 by XRPDX

The XR fundraiser for the Stop Line 3 Water Protectors has raised over $4300 thus far for Indigeous activists Miigizi Camp and Giniw Collective at the frontlines of stopping Line 3. The documentary Necessity: Oil, … Read more

Save Trees, Protect Wetlands, Expand a Park!

February 11, 2021 by XRPDX

From East County Rising: Help protect a Rockwood community park and prevent a massive tree removal. Trees and wetlands sequester carbon, provide wildlife habitat and make life better for the humans living in the area. … Read more