As we enter the weeks that begins with the Solstice quickly followed by Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa and Watch Night, we wish everyone a time filled with peace, ease, love and renewal. We will return with our invitations to Spirit Led activism in 2020. Thank you so much for all you do. Together we are strong! In Solidarity and on behalf of the Portland Spirit Led Justice Alliance, Rabbi Debra...
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We all know that activism isn’t always active. Sometimes we write letters or make phone calls to legislators. Sometimes we write comments on proposed rule changes. Sometimes we sign onto petitions or letters that organizations write. And sometimes the activism that is active doesn’t have a concrete goal attached to it, so we have an experience of solidarity and strength but no outcome, and that...
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We have the opportunity to say yes to solidarity and support for Burgerville workers this coming Sunday and we hope to see you there! Management is simply not bargaining in good faith. Since Burgerville’s founder professes to be a man of faith, it is critical that we show up in force as evidence that our faith demands fairness, justice, honoring and respecting the worker.Also on tap for...
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While the legislative session has been over for months, our work to ensure that we reduce the possible use of the death penalty in Oregon is not done. Please do call legislative leadership today and so NO to a special session to walk back progressive reforms on the death penalty.Our holy work to say NO to ICE continues! This Saturday afternoon we have the opportunity to say NO to ICE on...
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As the weather cools our opportunities to show up for Immigrant rights, police accountability, worker justice and climate justice abound. We hope to see you at a few of the upcoming rallies, one of which is part of a regional campaign and another part of a national campaigns. When our work Portland is multiplied by larger geographic solidarity our impact is amplified. Your presence matters! Your...
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