(Portland, Oregon) In the immediate aftermath of the national elections, over 20 local organizations supporting climate and environmental action are cosponsoring a film showing and discussion panel focused on developing a just and sustainable economy.
The film, Outgrow the System, explores how we can design an economic system that genuinely manages our scarce resources.
All Portland area citizens are invited to attend the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A donation of $5-10 is requested, but no one will be turned away. Meet with organizations will be on hand to provide information from 6:30 p.m. to the film showing at 7:00 p.m.
WHAT: Extinction Rebellion Portland is sponsoring the film Outgrow the System
WHEN: November 15th, Tableing at 6:30 p.m, Film Showing at 7 p.m., Panel Discussion at 8 p.m.
WHERE: PCC Cascade campus Moriarty Auditorium, 705 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR.
The Outgrow the System film description states, “Change the system, not the climate” is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In the midst of humanity’s worst crisis, the pioneers stand ready. Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.”
The film will be followed by a panel discussion from five organizations: Black Oregon Land Trust, Participatory Budgeting Oregon, Community Energy Project, Kalikasan, and the Oregon Education Association.
Panelists include:
Qiddist Ashe of the Black Oregon Land Trust
Saoirse Cox of Kalikasan (Philippine Solidarity Organization)
Joanne Shepard of the Oregon Education Association
Maria Sipin of Participatory Budgeting Oregon
Abasi Umoh of the Community Energy Project
Extinction Rebellion Portland (XRpdx) has been exploring how a well-being economy is vital to a rapid transition away from the material and fossil fuel extraction, production and consumption that is destroying our planet.
Working together with like minded citizens and organizations, we are forging a path towards more equitable and thriving communities. We believe that even the most sustainable green technology will not be enough – we need to reduce the demand for and acceptance of the most damaging forms of production and consumption as well as the most damaging forms of economic control by corporations and the ultra wealthy and work towards a different kind of economy. This event provides a jumping-off point for discussing how these systems, in theory and practice, help us with local and regional organizing.
The Speaker Panelists, reflect the values discussed in the film, the discussion is intended to help create a broader framework for attendees, and encourage them to engage with local climate and equity efforts. The long-term thriving of our communities, economy, and our planet requires this kind of big-picture analysis.
