“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — Alice Walker
When we are inundated by chaos and cruelty from the Trump administration, we can feel immobilized. But the best way to become unstuck and fight back is to join with community members to learn and take concrete actions together.
Here are upcoming opportunities for learning and action:
Learning Opportunity on October 9, 2025, 8-9 AM:
Online presentation and conversation with Hardy Merriman, an international expert on countering democratic backsliding. Merriman will speak to us about how we can build an effective pro-democracy movement to effectively resist, stop, and roll back growing authoritarianism in the United States, based on his extensive knowledge of research and data in this field.
REGISTER and receive your zoom link here.
Protest Opportunity on October 18, 2025:
The next nationwide No Kings rallies will be on October 18.
Find a rally near you at nokings.org
Action Opportunity:
Sign this ACLU petition and join more than 42,000 people who have signed on to say “No!” to unconstitutional, bullying government censorship.
Learn more about and support PIRC. The PIRC hotline receives calls about ICE activity, sends out volunteers to confirm such activity, and connects detained community members and their loved ones with legal and other resources.
PIRC does critical work to defend our immigrant and refugee neighbors in Oregon.
we encourage you to support their work as a donor.
PIRC Hotline: (888) 622-1510
Thank you for doing your part to help us create an Oregon of greater justice, equity, and care!
