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Non-violent Ceasefire Protesters Arrested
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
Not Normal
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
COP 28 or COOPTED28?
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
Call for a Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
The linkage between war and the ecological climate crisis we are witnessing is undeniable. Being an environmental activist means being a peace builder; it means standing for all living beings. In the struggle between Palestinians … Read more
Reckless Human Mastery
Photo Credit: Ivan Radic We human beings are animals, like millions of other species who move about the earth, communicate vocally and visually, gather, harvest, and/or hunt other species for food, and manipulate pieces of … Read more
A Gradual Awakening: Climate Change in the Media
After spending hours waving signs on street corners around Portland over the past three years, I have noticed an uptick in interest in my Climate Action Now! awareness message. Drivers have communicated their approval with … Read more
Oppose Oregon “Domestic Terrorism” Legislation
“There has to be a way to protect infrastructure while also supporting citizens to express their voices. I urge you to include voices traditionally most vulnerable to all manner of injustices in the process of … Read more
STOP TRIMET FROM RAISING FARES!
Fares aren’t Fair! On April 26 at 8:45 am, in Room 206 at 1120 SW 5th Avenue, TriMet is proposing a 12% increase in fares! Testify in person at the meeting or submit written testimony to boardtestimony@trimet.org by 5 pm … Read more
We Have Always Had a Trash Problem
And where people go, so does their garbage. Plastic bags and water bottles may be the detritus we see the most today, but we’ve been breaking things, leaving things behind, or simply throwing things away for thousands of years.