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Human & Civil Rights
Dissenting, living wage, bill of rights, police harassment and brutality, hunger, violence
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Individuals For Justice has been fighting with city hall, county and the state of Oregon for only a few years yet has shed enough tears to fill Mt. Tabor Reservoirs. Homelessness/Houselessness touches all of us, adults with jobs, children who are thrown away or run away, veterans, wives, husbands, sons, and daughters. We are still the richest country in the world and yet we still have this terrible plague with us in 2015. When oh when will you yell with us about this injustice\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\? Please stop to say hello in front of city hall each and every Wednesday, as we stand & protest for the people on the streets. We will be there about 0800, we will always go into the building and let our feelings be known. We ask/demand that the sweeps end immediately, we ask that the city council stop talking and do something like creating storage areas, and how about safe places where people can put their head down at night without being arrested by our police for being poor. Join us or call the mayor's office and ask that the sweeps be stopped now! More info:  https://oldtimer.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/homeless-youth-some-random-facts-that-may-scare-you/
http://www.homeless.org.au/pictures/44.htm
homepage: homepage: http://IndividualsForJustice.com
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A series of free, facilitated conversations on race and policing will be happening in Portland in the month of February at Multnomah County Libraries.
Portland has a long history of antagonism between police and communities of color, including the deaths of unarmed black men and women -- Kendra James, Aaron Campbell, James Jahar Perez and Lloyd D. Stevenson, among others -- at the hands of the police. Join members of our community for an opportunity to talk about the challenges built into how we protect ourselves in a series of community discussions on race and policing led by trained facilitators and hosted in libraries and community spaces in Portland during the month of February. Tuesday, February 3 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Library, 801 S.W. Tenth Avenue Saturday, February 14 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Avenue Saturday, February 28 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark Street
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Due to the recent events in our country of police brutality and racism, the Multnomah Youth Commission (the official youth policy body of Multnomah County and the City of Portland) is hosting a Call to Action event on Sunday, February 8, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Rosewood Initiative (16126 S.E. Stark Street, Portland). This is a free event for youth and young adults between ages of 13 and 21.
Sunday, February 8 Call2Action Against Police Brutality and Racism! Hosted by Multnomah Youth Commission The Rosewood Initiative, 16126 S.E. Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97233 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For youth and young adults between the ages of 13 and 21 Please RSVP to:  multnomahyouth@gmail.com
or Marc at (503) 793-1691
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Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr's campaign against poverty with this day of action and celebration!
Homeless Bill of Rights & MLK Action 1/18 @ 1:00PM - VFP ch 72 march w Hands Up Don't Shoot PDX MLK DAY: The Skanner Breakfast 8:30 AM Highland Church - Martin Luther King Day - Keep the dream alive (12 noon) What to do On Jan 21st - MLK Jr. Holiday [Lots More] [...]
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James P. Chasse Jr. was murdered by three bastard-ass cops on Sept. 17th 2006. Eight years later, the monsters responsible for Chasse's death have YET to have been indicted for murder. These criminals continue to walk the streets. They are as much a public threat as they ever were!
James P. Chasse Jr. was murdered by three bastard-ass cops on September 17th 2006. Chasse, whome had dealt with mental illness for most of his adult life, was chased after, ran down like a dog, beaten, kicked, bludgeoned, and stomped bloody until he stopped screaming and fell unconscious. He was denied medical care. He was cuffed and thrown in a cell. A jailhouse nurse claimed that Chasse was "fine", even though he had more than a dozen broken ribs and blood was pouring out of his face. He was later taken to the hospital, more than and hour later... except he never made it. He died from blood loss and severe internal injuries in the back of a Portland police patrol car. Chasse NEVER committed a crime. [...] homepage: http://targetingcops.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-gruesome-police-murder-of-james.html
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The 11th annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair on Saturday Sept 13, 2014 at Esther Short Park will showcase the hard work and creative spirit of individuals, social justice groups, peace organizations, faith communities, performers, artists, businesses, and environmental activists who are making the world a better place.
Admission is free! Bring the family! During the day, there will be many activities going on at the same time. At the stage, there will be a series of events including music, dance and poetry. Around the park, groups will have exhibit spaces for tables. Children's activities will be happening throughout the day. Ester Short Park is a great venue in downtown Vancover with a stage and bandshell. The park is well-shaded and beside the farmer's market.
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Tomorrow (s/8) is the ninth anniversary of a horrible crime committed by two uniformed thugs in Oregon's clackamas county. Those who knew Fouad, & those of us who did not but feel that we did, will not forget the man, & his beautiful family. Peace!
http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2005/10/327377.shtml
- 2005 pimc re-posting
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On May 23rd of last year, President Obama again promised to close the detention facility at Guantánamo, One year later in Portland Oregon, Amnesty International USA Group 48 with Veterans For Peace chapter 72.and http://www.closegitmo.net organized a noon rally in downtown Portland at Director Park. This years gathering in Portland on 5.23.14 was part of a National Protest and was documented on Portland Indymedia.
Global Day of Action to Close Guantanamo and End Indefinite Detention Not Another Broken Promise! Not Another Day in Guantanamo! http://youtu.be/O2VndzktW9M [15 minute video]
Around 45 people gathered in the rain at Directors Park to bring awareness that GITMO prison in Cuba needs to close. The group passed out flyers and small orange ribbons, sang protest songs and marched around the park with signs and banners, engaging in conversations and informing the public. The protest was organized by: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Social Justice Committee for First Unitarian Church. Veterans For Peace in Portland A few park rangers looked over the protest from afar, no police showed up, while lots of kids and people watching from the covered seating area. Currently there are 150 men still imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay. Many of the "prisoners" have been proven innocent, yet still remained locked up in spite of being cleared of any crimes. A flyer that was passed out provided phone numbers to call to oppose the illegal actions going on in GITMO:
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March against Monsanto is a global call to action aimed at informing the public, calling into question long-term health risks of genetically-modified foods and demanding that GMO products be labeled so that consumers can make informed decisions.
Saturday, March 24 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rally and March Against Monsanto Gather at Shemanski Park, S.W. Park and Main Why we march? -- Protect our food supply! -- Support local farms! -- Protect our environment! -- Promote organic solutions! -- Expose the cronyism between big business and the Government! -- Bring accountability to those responsible for the corruption! https://www.facebook.com/MAMPDX
Together we can reclaim the Commons! Save the bees! Save the seeds!
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Saturday, May 17
Youth and Young Adult Summit on Transit Justice Open to youth and young adults between the ages of 13 and 21. Free! Registration required. Register at YOUTHTJSUMMIT.COM Learn about Youth Pass and transit justice, inform policy makers on ideas and experiences, build voices and a community movement! David Douglas High School, 1001 S.E. 135th Avenue, Portland 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in and breakfast start at 10:15 a.m. Multnomah Youth Commission is hosting our first ever Youth Summit on Transit Justice. Our goals: 1. Provide young people with an understanding of what Youth Pass is and how it relates to Transit Justice. 2. Inform policy makers with young people's experience with transit and the importance of transit justice for the success of young people in Portland and Multnomah County and provide Trimet with recommendations to expand service east of 82nd Avenue.
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Judge Michael Simon wants public testimony in USA vs. City of Portland. Consult Hardesty knows your commitment to attend will have political impact. We expect your passionate testimony to influence this judge. Believing The People can be relied on to protect their civil liberties, we request your input ... to reform these perpetrators of civil rights violations.
Feb 18th 2014 @ Mark O Hatfield Federal Courthouse, 1000 SW Third Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204 The City hopes to avoid trial, having been found by the Civil Rights Div. of the US DoJ, to employ police in illegal use of force. The City held two hearings after rushed, closed-door negotiations. The Mayor limited public testimony to 120 seconds on a settlement agreement now before the judge. They released the 77-page document at the beginning of that 2012 hearing. This is really our first chance to respond to the bargain. http://www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=424449
Simon has the authority to send a deficient agreement back to the parties. The Court invites members of the public to testify, in writing or orally, on the following topics: Is the Agreement fair to everyone affected? Is the Agreement reasonable? Is the Agreement adequate to solve the problems identified in the Complaint? REGISTER WITH THE COURT: Those who submit a Testimony Form by 31 January will be given preference, others participate 'as time permits.' Individuals will be allowed 5 minutes; groups with 3 members will receive 10 minutes each: http://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1046
Related Report Back Post: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2014/02/426511.shtml?discuss
Related Pictures Video Post: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2014/02/426550.shtml
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Sisters of the Road's 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be part of a West Coast-wide weekend of Action and Resistance coordinated by the Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) Coalition, calling attention to the wide-spread discriminatory and criminalizing practices against the poor and unhoused community members in our cities, towns and our state and to mobilize our community and partner organizations to pass a Homeless Bill of Rights to protect the basis civil and human rights of poor and socially-excluded communities.
http://www.sistersoftheroad.org/programs/homeless-bill-of-rights-campaign
http://www.wraphome.org/work/civil-rights-campaign
Friday, January 17 DAY OF ACTION/SOLIDARITY MARCH in honor of the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sponsored by Sisters of the Road Cafe and Right to Survive/Right2DreamToo Free! Donations gratefully accepted. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Drop by Sisters of the Road Cafe (133 N.W. Sixth) to celebrate with food, music, theatre/arts and speeches by leaders from the Sisters' community, labor and grassroots organizations. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- March to Right2DreamToo (319 W. Burnside) and then to City Hall. (It is anticipated that the City Hall rally will be at 3:00 p.m.)
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Support Portland teachers and students in their efforts towards quality and equity in education by rallying at the Portland School Board meeting on Monday, January 13.
PACK THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING! Rally in support of Portland teachers and students Coordinated by Portland Student Union and Portland Teachers Solidarity Campaign Monday, January 13 School Administration Building, 501 N. Dixon, Portland Rally at 5:30 p.m. March into School Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Please also contact the School Board at schoolboard@pps.net demanding:
1. Smaller class sizes and workloads; 2. Wrap-around support services; 3. Rich curriculum in every school; 4. No school closures; 5. Less standardized testing; and 6. More academic freedom. http://www.portlandstudentunion.org |
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