Package advanced! We’re one step closer to social housing!

There will be a second reading on this ordinance next week.

Let’s let our city leaders know that we support taxing the wealthy and the investor class, people who are doing really well in this economy while the rest of us are being hammered by increasing costs across the board.

“While the bosses & the lobbyists at the Metro Chamber cry about tax cuts, we desperately need direct assistance to and protections for renters.”

@redbeng.bsky.social testifying at Portland City Council in support of social housing, rent buy downs, rental assistance, & the renter’s bill of rights.

War in Iran is costing billions while working class Americans can't afford our basic needs.

US imperialism has destabilized Haiti, Cuba, Iran, and more.

It is our responsibility to struggle for peace and a socialist future at home.

Join @chaichiforor.bsky.social & DSA to fight back!

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Unidentified law enforcement operating in our city doesn't make Portlanders safer. Let's promote accountability, transparency & public trust. Tell the Community & Public Safety Committee to support the “Right to Know Who’s Policing You” ordinance.

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#NoSecretPoliceInPortland

Blue text on a playful yellow background: "Introducing the Friends of Preschool For All candidate pledge. Let's grow Multnomah County!" With the friends of preschool for all logo underneath.

Blue text on playful yellow and red background: FRIENDS OF PRESCHOOL FOR ALL CANDIDATE PLEDGE As a candidate for public office in the Portland Metro area, I pledge that I will be a strong advocate for Preschool for All, Multnomah County's landmark universal preschool program, by doing everything within my power to: Carry out the will of the voters by ensuring a free preschool spot for every 3 and 4 year old in the county whose family wants one, as soon as possible. Retain the funding model that was resoundingly approved by county voters 2 to 1. Reject any further delays in fully funding the program and support the full tax rate as approved by voters. Advocate and vote against ANY actions that limit the program or reduce it. Base decisions on what Preschool for All needs to succeed on input from program staff, providers, advocates, and early childhood education experts — not conservative lobbyists with little knowledge of or interest in early childhood education and helping families of all income levels thrive. Signed __________________________________

✨🗳️ Did you know that 2026 is an election year? (Yes, we thought you might!)

That means we're looking for the candidates who support fully funding Preschool For All!

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In the Shadows: Records Show Labor Leader’s Campaign to Influence City Councilors Labor Council Secretary Laurie Wimmer privately suggested councilors sue the city to stop “MAGA of the left” from choosing council president.

New public records give insight into a Portland city councilor’s idea to sue the city, let the mayor break a tie, and decide the council’s president in January. A longtime labor leader told the Mercury she was “an observer,” but public records starkly contrast her laissez-faire, big tent narrative.

New Preschool for All Data Challenges Idea That Wealthy People Are Fleeing County In the years since 2021, when Multnomah County began collecting its Preschool for All tax, much has been made about the effect the program may be having on county income demographics. County data from...

The county has limited data about who’s paying its Preschool for All tax, which only went into effect in 2021. Still, some seized on a 14% dip in high-income filers between 2021 and ‘22 to suggest the tax drove wealthy ppl away. New data complicates that narrative.

Portland DSA steering committee elections are this week!

If you’re a member, you should have an OpaVote link in your email inbox.

Check out the Organize for Power slate: A group of hard-nosed organizers who have a record of getting wins for the working class.

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At the regular Council meeting this morning, during public comment, Tyler Fellini of @jwjpdx.bsky.social noted that the Mayor suggested that the 1/31 teargassing of Portlanders by the feds at the ICE Out Labor Rally was justified by the actions of a few. It was completely unjustified.

Fully Fund Preschool for All When families are strong, Multnomah County is strong!

Hey Portland! The richest few people in the state (some of them don't even go here) are still itching to evade taxation by destroying Preschool for All. Our electeds KNOW that P4A is good public policy, but politicians still need reminders to be brave. Sign here!! actionnetwork.org/petitions/fu...

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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.

Congressional Democrats need to understand that "Abolish ICE" is not a slogan, "not another penny" is literal, & anyone who votes for a 2-week $ extension, so you MIGHT get ICE wearing instead of holding the camera as they film themselves killing people, is getting played. (And maybe primaried.)

Labor fights back against ICE terror! Join us on Saturday the 31 for a show of Union strength, in solidarity with Minnesota and our neighbors! 3-4:30 @ Elizabeth Caruthers Park, 3508 S. Moody Ave. Bring your union banners!

Labor fights back against ICE terror! Join us on Saturday the 31 for a show of Union strength, in solidarity with Minnesota and our neighbors! 3-4:30 @ Elizabeth Caruthers Park, 3508 S. Moody Ave. Bring your union banners!

Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing A new union representing Portland City Council aides and operations staff filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the city for alleged anti-union conduct from Councilor Loretta Smith’s ...

NEW: Portland Councilor Loretta Smith allegedly fired a staffer for union organizing. An unfair labor practice complaint, filed today, claims Smith showed increasingly hostile behavior to the worker following the union announcement, culminating in his termination last week.

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election

The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.

Socialism in Our Time Scarf Reason in Revolt

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This sure looks a lot like the Mayor ousting an expert on long-term housing solutions to force internal administrative support for his camping ban (sweeps).

Grateful you're safe!