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.

What will tear gas do to us? Look to the trees.

November 19, 2020August 17, 2020 by XRPDX

This is a follow up to Austen’s post, “What has tear gas done to Portland?” I didn’t want to do a follow up on police tear gas poisoning of the Rose City. We rebels in … Read more

XRPDX Opposes Duterte’s attacks on Climate Justice and Human Rights Activists

December 1, 2020August 17, 2020 by XRPDX

We stand in support of Portland’s Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines. President Duterte is attempting to pass an Anti-Terror Bill that would criminalize and threaten environmental defenders and anyone who criticizes his oppressive … Read more

No Justice, No Sleep (at the Marriott)

November 19, 2020July 27, 2020 by XRPDX

A group photo of XRPDX standing together outside the Portland Waterfront Marriott, protesting their housing of the federal agents who were battling protesters every night in July of 2020.

“Hey Feds! We’re not impressed!No rides, no rest!” About 20 of us XR rebels and friends gathered in front of the Marriott Hotel on Naito Parkway to serve notice to the hotel chain: Feds Go … Read more

Our Letter to the Marriott

November 20, 2020July 27, 2020 by XRPDX

This letter was delivered to the Marriott’s management as part of the July 25th action. To: The People In Charge of The Marriott Corporation From: Concerned Portlanders RE: Ending The Support of The Occupation Of … Read more

Earth Day to Tax Day Rally: Telling the Truth on Tax Day

November 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by XRPDX

Protester sign: Taxes for education, not war.

This speech was delivered at the Theodore Roosevelt Statue, South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon I’m Janet Weil, representing the Portland local chapter of Extinction Rebellion.The first demand of the international Extinction Rebellion movement is: Tell … Read more

Climate Emergency Declaration: What’s Next?

January 21, 2021July 6, 2020 by XRPDX

On a day when the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis published its 500+ page Action Plan, political support for the widening of the I-5 freeway in Northeast Portland completely fell apart, and protesters … Read more

The Fourth Demand

November 19, 2020June 29, 2020 by XRPDX

This is the fourth in a series about the 4 Demands of the Extinction Rebellion movement. We demand a just transition that prioritizes the most vulnerable people and indigenous sovereignty; establishes reparations and remediation led … Read more

Reader Responses: What should XRPDX be doing?

November 19, 2020June 22, 2020 by XRPDX

Last week, we put out a call asking for people’s thoughts about what XRPDX should be doing during the George Floyd Uprising, a movement that’s in line with XR’s values and methods but appears to … Read more

Extinction Rebellion Supports Black-led Movement Against Racism & Police Violence

November 19, 2020June 15, 2020 by XRPDX

Extinction Rebellion groups around the country are united in officially stating their solidarity with the Black-led movement against racism and police violence. Grief and rage over the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and … Read more

The Third Demand

November 19, 2020June 15, 2020 by XRPDX

This is the third in a series about the 4 Demands of the Extinction Rebellion movement. We do not trust our Government to make the bold, swift and long-term changes necessary to achieve these changes … Read more