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.

GTN XPress Rally and Press Conference

August 7, 2024July 12, 2024 by XRPDX

Send a strong message to Cascade Natural Gas: “Your Customers Do Not Support the GTN XPress Project!“ Sign the Petition and then join us for a Stop GTN XPress: Rally and Press Conference Learn more … Read more

STOP THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF HUCKLEBERRIES!

July 12, 2024June 26, 2024 by XRPDX

Support the ceded rights of local tribes to gather traditional foods. Since time immemorial, huckleberries have been a sustenance food and an integral part of the spiritual practices of the traditional peoples from the Four … Read more

NE Cully Sunday Parkways

June 20, 2024June 12, 2024 by XRPDX

Northeast Cully Sunday ParkwaysWhen: Sunday, June 16, 2024, 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Where: NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street Portland, OR 97211 (Fernhill Park) Join XRPDX at the NE Cully Sunday Parkways event. Come and talk … Read more

Rumble on the River Community Forum #16

June 26, 2024June 12, 2024 by XRPDX

“Risk Bonds – So We Don’t Pay For An Industrial Disaster” Risk bonds will hold fossil fuel and chemical companies accountable. This is a proactive “Polluter Pays” plan. The costs of disasters are often “externalized” to … Read more

Fight for health, housing and education! Reject militarization!

December 2, 2024June 12, 2024 by XRPDX

Report by Vaccinium On Saturday, June 8, 2024 around 200 people gathered for a People’s Summit Against US-Led War event at da Vinci Middle School with the theme of “Fight for health, housing and education! … Read more

An Evening With Bill McKibben

July 10, 2024May 22, 2024 by XRPDX

Renowned Climate Activist, Author, and Journalist Friday, July 5, 2024, 6;30 – 8:30 PMFirst Unitarian Church 1211 SW Main St., PortlandFree Admission, In Person or Online Livestream Third Act Oregon presents an intimate conversation with renowned … Read more

XRPDX at the St. John’s Parade!

May 22, 2024May 6, 2024 by XRPDX

On Saturday, May 11, 2024 the “World on Fire Truck” and the “Tank of Doom” made their way through the streets of St. Johns at the annual St. Johns Parade. Check out the video.

CEI Hub Press Conference a Big Success

April 24, 2024 by XRPDX

The CEI Hub Task Force sponsored Press Conference and Letter Release on April 16,2024 was a big success. The Letter signed by 40 neighborhood organizationsand over 20 groups was delivered to elected officials AND presented to the media … Read more

Earth Day Celebration Finding Joy: Earth Day Parade and Earth “Church”

April 24, 2024 by XRPDX

We had a celebration! We had a parade! We had flowers and animals and a band. Lead by the World on Fire Truck, kids and parents and others rallied and danced and marched through the streets. Folks on bicycles known … Read more

Rumble on the River #15: Transportation

April 24, 2024April 10, 2024 by XRPDX

Join us as we discuss Transportation, with an extraordinary line-up of panelists.Thursday May 2, 2024, Info tables 5:30 PM, panel 6:30 PMSt. Andrew Catholic Church806 NE Alberta St., Portland Panel Includes: Abby Griffith: OPAL/Bus Riders Unite! … Read more