We are striving to center our work on the individuals and communities in Oregon who are the most marginalized and impacted by the systemic inequities of racism, xenophobia, misogyny, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, socioeconomic injustice, and other types of oppression.
These communities include Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities, immigrants and refugees, people with varying abilities and disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people experiencing poverty and other socioeconomic injustices. We believe that each and every person has inherent dignity and value and that no person is disposable. We recognize that people are often disadvantaged by multiple sources of oppression based on their identity markers. We recognize that identity markers do not exist independently of each other and that each informs the others, often creating a complex convergence of oppression.
We seek to create real – not performative – public and community safety, wellness, and care through democratic values and processes that recognize, value, and are rooted in our fundamental civil liberties and civil rights.
2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HUB
The 2022 Legislative session kicks off February 1 and goes through March 7. Visit the legislative hub to read about our policy agenda, the bills, and how you can take action!
In the 2021 session, the legislature established reasonable restrictions on police use of tear gas and munition weapons against protestors, communities, and the environment via HB 2928. Cities and police were at the table and agreed to these restrictions.
