Featured pieces from the XRPDX newsletter.
Hello fellow Outgrowers! One of the unifying themes of the questions we received was how to translate the goals of a Wellbeing Economy into our current structure. It’s a lofty ideal, and far enough from … Read more
The foundation of a transformative movement that serves all of Earth’s inhabitants and Earth herself is a broad vision, what we want the world and our lives to look like once our movement is in … Read more
Welcome to the XRPDX Wellbeing Economy Corner! Here we’ll strive to answer questions, disseminate information, and present calls to action, all with the goal of building momentum to create positive systemic change. When our November … Read more
On November 15, 2024, Extinction Rebellion PDX, along with 20 co-sponsors, screened the Swedish film, Outgrow the System at Portland Community College’s Moriarty Auditorium. A beyond capacity crowd of at least 215 attendees turned out. … Read more
My name is Dr. Jennifer Krauel, and I live here in Portland. I’m here today as an Oregonian and a member of the climate action group Scientist Rebellion. I’m here to share my support for … Read more
Portland Public Schools are actively considering a contract with the US Military to provide classroom instruction, direct practice in military skills like marching in uniform with guns, air rifle target practice, and guiding individuals’ career … Read more
On January 11, I was arrested along with 18 other non-violent ceasefire protesters calling attention to South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). We blocked a downtown street and for that we … Read more
As was the case for many Portlanders last week, my family lost power during the wind and freezing temperatures on Saturday the 13th. Our old house is not well insulated and the temperature dropped fast over … Read more
Some are calling it COPOUT28 and others COOPTED28. Although it started out with finally setting up a Loss and Damages fund, less than .2% of what is needed every year has thus far been pledged … Read more
