PDX Peace is a Portland, Oregon area coalition focused on the immediate goal of ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and bringing US troops home. We are committed to U.S. policies based on democratic principles, human rights, and nonviolent resolution of conflict.
Town Hall on the Economic Crisis
Town Hall on the Economic Crisis
Tuesday, June 30th
6:30pm
St. Charles Church, 5310 NE 42nd
How did this economic mess happen? And what can we do about it? Come hear Portland State economics professor Robin Hahnel speak on the economic crisis and learn how to build our own local economy that works for people, not corporations! If you are looking for community resources, we’ll direct you to the services you need. If you want to change this economy we’ll have action steps to help you get involved in the process. Everyone is welcome. Free. Child care provided.
Please call the church to pre-register, 503-281-6461.
Iran Solidarity Vigil
Please join us this Friday in solidarity with Iran
Please Forward Widely...
We are a non-partisan group of ordinary people from the Portland Metropolitan area and from Vancouver, WA. We came together because we are heartbroken by the violence inflicted upon the Iranian people. We are also tremendously proud of our fellow Iranians for their perseverance and non-violent presence in streets demanding change and justice. We invite you to join us for a weekly Friday vigil in solidarity with our courageous sisters and brothers who have been protesting ever since the election results were announced and their will was disregarded.
We unite with people in Iran demanding an end to the violence, free and fair elections and the release of all those detained. We share President Obama’s message of concern while refraining from direct US intervention.
Weekly "Portland Stands with Iran" Vigil
Friday, June 26 at 6:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
For this Friday, June 26, we will gather at 6 PM in Pioneer Square. We will then silently walk to the campus of Portland State University. At the PSU library we will hold a candlelight vigil to honor the dead, the injured and those imprisoned in Iran. We will also acknowledge what they stand for and celebrate their undefeated determination and courage.
We request to not display flags, political party affiliations or offensive slogans in order to focus on our message of unity with the people of Iran and our commitment to non-violence and free and fair elections.
PDX Peace Membership Meeting
Monday the 29th of June is the next Membership Meeting. Please note that there is a proposal to amend the Mission Statement, and in accordance with our structure document, the proposal is being sent out (in the agenda below) two weeks in advance of the meeting.
We will also be hearing proposals for future actions and campaigns for the coalition for the coming year. As Proposals are submitted (as much as possible), they will be added to the agenda on this page, click on the links below to download. Hard copies of all will be provided at the meeting. Attached is a template the Coordinating Committee has created for the proposal process. Click here to download as a Word document. In order to submit an idea for consideration, the entire proposal must be completed. Please email coordinatingcommittee@lists.pdxpeace.org to get help submitting a proposal for the meeting, to get the template in a different format, or to request additional items for the agenda.
PDX Peace Coalition Membership Meeting:
All organizational and individual members are encouraged to attend. This is the meeting of the general membership of the coalition where all proposals and budgets are approved by the members.
Monday, June 29
7:00-9:00 PM
Multnomah Monthly Meeting
4312 SE Stark St
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Iran Solidarity Vigil
Please join us this Friday in solidarity with Iran
Please Forward Widely...
We are a group of Iranian Americans from the Portland Metropolitan area and from Vancouver, WA. We are heartbroken by the violence inflicted upon the Iranian people. We are also tremendously proud of our fellow Iranians for their perseverance and non-violent presence in the streets demanding change and justice. We invite you to join us for a silent vigil in solidarity with our courageous sisters and brothers who have been protesting ever since the election results were announced and their will was disregarded.
Silent Vigil in Solidarity with the People of Iran
Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm
in front of the Portland State University Library
at SW Hall in the SW Park Blocks
We request not to display flags, political party affiliations or offensive slogans in order to focus on our message of unity with the people of Iran and our commitment to non-violence and free and fair elections.
Please bring candles in containers and flowers.
Support War Resister in his Court Martial
War Resister, Victor Agosto, needs your support
PDX Peace is forwarding this Alert from Iraq Veterans Against the War:
Active duty soldier and IVAW member, Victor Agosto, has refused to fight in Afghanistan and may face court martial for his actions. Adding your name to our support petition can help his case.
Victor returned to Ft. Hood, Texas after his deployment in Iraq and got news that his unit would be sent to Afghanistan. He had already been questioning his service in Iraq and saw parallels with Afghanistan. "Both occupations fuel the insurgencies in those countries. We are creating 'terrorists' and we are killing so many innocent people," Victor concluded. In May, he told his unit command he would not go.
Victor has overtly refused to follow any order that has anything to do with his taking an action that would support the occupation of Afghanistan. If he continues to refuse orders, he almost assuredly will face court martial and likely jail time. read more »
Commemorate the Anniversary of the Del Monte workplace raid
Commemorate the Second Anniversary of the
Devastating Del Monte workplace raid
“It was early one morning
Happily, off to work I went
Together with las compañeras we worked happily
When all of a sudden we heard MIGRA!
So we all ran, ran one way and then the next
Without knowing that we were being detained
And taken to Tacoma.”(Poem by Zaida Villatoro, member of CSAM and detained in the Tacoma detention center, Washington)
The Committee for Solidarity and Mutual Support (CSAM), together with the Immigrant Pro-Rights Coalition and the Oregon New Sanctuary Movement in Portland, cordially invite you to join us in our effort to NOT forget the tragedy that took place on June 12th, 2007, in which we were among the 160 people that were detained during an immigration raid in the Del Monte Produce Plant.
Thursday, June 11
Interfaith Service and Dinner
6:00pm Service, 7:00pm Dinner
St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church
1704 NE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR
Suggested Donation: $10.00 will support CSAM
Saturday, June 13
Film Screening: “Frozen Dreams"
2:00pm & 4:00pm
Portland Community College's Cascade Campus
Terry Hall, Room 122
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR
Suggested donation of $10.00
Organized by CSAM.
Sunday, June 14
Picnic potluck, open to all
3:00pm
Columbia Park, Picnic site "C" in North Portland
Come with a dish of your choice to share.
Organized by the Portland Central America Solidarity Committee (PCASC)
and the Cross Border Labor Organizing Council (CBLOC)
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United for Oregon March and Rally
United for Oregon March and Rally
11:30am Gather at Eastbank Esplanade (between SE Main and SE Taylor)
1pm March across Hawthorne Bridge
2pm Rally at Terry Shrunk Plaza
Join Oregon PTA, KBOO 90.7, SEIU 503, Jobs With Justice, Children First For Oregon, AARP, Oregon Education Association, Keep Oregon Working Coalition, Stand for Children, Partnership for Safety and Justice and more community, political, religious and labor groups who will converge from across the state in a huge march in downtown Portland. It’s no secret who will suffer the consequences if the state balances its budget largely at the expense of front-line workers and the vulnerable populations we serve: children, seniors and middle-class families trying to make ends meet. There’s a fairer, more responsible way to protect our quality of life. Let’s make our voices heard and demand fair contracts! Bring your family and friends!
We will form up at the Eastbank Esplanade near OMSI (between Main & Taylor on the West side of Water Avenue) at 11:30 am, march across the Hawthorne Bridge starting at 1 pm, and gather at Terry Schrunk Plaza (3rd Avenue at Madison in downtown Portland) for a rally at 2 pm.
Palestinian Via Dolorosa ~ Journey of Suffering
PALESTINIAN VIA DOLOROSA
JOURNEY OF SUFFERING
Photo Gallery Following the Journey from Nakba to Present
Actions for Justice in Palestine
Selection of Gifts & Crafts from the West Bank & Gaza
Olive Oil Tasting & Purchase, Art Work
Traditional Dress Display & More
Please Join us on Thursday
MAY 28, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Portland State University, Smith Memorial Hall Room #101
National Media Day on Afghanistan
National Media Day of Action on Afghanistan
Thursday, May 21
What's the first step for us to stop the war in Afghanistan? Shift American public opinion.
After all, we did it on Iraq -- through countless street protests, petitions, op-eds, blog pieces, bumper stickers and more. The progressive peace movement pushed (and continues to push) the majority of Americans to shift their values and demand change -- including an end to the Iraq war. President Obama made that a key campaign promise and it largely won him the election.
So how do we shift public opinion against the war in Afghanistan? We get our voices out through op-eds, letters to the editor, TV and radio interviews, Twitter and blogs. These media might be the MOST effective, powerful force to provoke and change minds nationwide, resulting in a collective push to end the war.
That's why PDX Peace is joining UFPJ in a National Media Day of Action on Thursday, May 21 to reach out to every local, regional and national media source! How do we do all that? It's much easier than you think. We'll provide you resources, tool and tips, and a Media Training conference call May 14 to teach you how to get our voices there!
Go to the UFPJ website to find our list of resources to help you make your voice heard! read more »
Call Now: Senator Merkley, you promised...
Your newest Senator promised NO new war supplemental - hold him to it TODAY.
The Senate is voting tomorrow (Wed, 5/20) on a war spending bill (called a supplemental appropriation) that would provide $96.7 billion more in funding for the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Call them today.
Senator Jeff Merkley: (202) 224-3753; Senator Ron Wyden: (202) 224-5244
In fact, on the campaign trail last fall, Senator Merkley promised that he would vote ‘no’ on any supplemental appropriations that did not include a timetable for withdrawal. We have to hold him to his promise right now. If we do, Oregon’s Senator could be the first to stand up to the administration and tell them this is not what Oregonians voted for. We want the troops home now! read more »