Protect our Home Protect our Freedom!
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OREGON IS OUR HOME
When communities come out together in visible solidarity, troops often retreat. But it’s important that it be a communityeffort. So one of the best ways to prepare, both now and once National Guard rollouts begin, is to ensure you’re connected within your own neighborhood. Check in with your neighbors, and make sure you’re looped in on rapid response efforts in your city.
Join Protect Oregon at local meet‑ups to learn about non‑violent ways to fight back with organizing, people power and joy over the coming months—and build the America we all deserve:
Portland District 1: Register here.
Portland District 2: Register here.
Portland District 3: Register here.
Portland District 4: Register here.
More ways to make a difference here.
We also know that, in blue states/cities, elected officials can actually do a lot to protect their residents. Unlike D.C., the rest of the target cities have more power and authority over their government functions, and in some cases, state-level protections. Go here to learn about all the actions you can take.
On Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 @ 7pm join Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network to hear from ACLU Oregon’s Executive Director, Sandy Chung, and Oregon’s 32nd District Representative Cyrus Javadi. Let’s hear together how to make sense of current events in Oregon and explore the best strategies for action. Register here.Never give up your power in advance.With an increase in federal agents in Oregon, the ACLU has a know your rights resource - including your First Amendment protections, and what to do when you encounter law enforcement and military troops.
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable and Targeted Neighbors
Report ICE activity in your community: Call PIRC at 1-888-622-1510
The need is high - donate to IMIrJ's Sanctuary Fund.
Consider joining IMIrJ's Accompaniment Program.
Portland's Sanctuary City Policy.
To Our Troops
When faced with a potentially unlawful order, the balancing act faced by military personnel can be daunting. To disobey a lawful order could lead to criminal punishment, but so could obeying an order later determined to be patently unlawful. Are you in the military and unsure about the legality of the orders you might be receiving? The Orders Project can answer your questions.
NO KINGS Pre-March Events
Indivisible groups in Portland are organizing three pre-march events. Because the best way to protect our rights is to exercise them! On October 18, 2025, Portland will join a nationwide celebration of America’s proud tradition of “No Kings!”
Team Neighbors & Labor Grand Entry MarchFrom: Convention Center PlazaRegister here. Team Neighbors and Faith Grand Entry March From: Pioneer Courthouse Square(Registration link coming soon). Team Neighbors and Education & ScienceGrand Entry MarchFrom: SE Clay & Water(Registration link coming soon). |
Why Volunteering Is So Important Ensuring that the No Kings rally is a joyful and inspiring event is vitally important. There are many who feel afraid and alone right now. Tyrants always try to isolate people to induce hopelessness and despair. But because courage is contagious, our fellow Portlanders will see that they are not alone. This is how we build that connection and camaraderie we all need in order to grow stronger. Help us bring this message of strength and community to everyone! |
Volunteer at No Kings 10/18A Great Variety of Roles From walking around with signs displaying QR codes, to setting up chairs, to street theater, we need you! If you are a confident cyclist, we can use your skills on the corking team. Go here to see all volunteer roles. Chanters Needed! WARNING: you will probably love this so much, you’d never want to stop! Specifically, if you love using your outside voice in creative ways, then this one is for you. No experience required – training will be provided and having fun is guaranteed.More details here.Calling All Artists!Whether you bring an instrument, a paintbrush, a puppet, or simply your voice, you're helping to build a day that pulses with the energy of collective action. See here what the overall vision is, and then add your name here if you want to participate.Make Signs and Accessories TogetherEastside Indivisibles are hosting a Craftivism Party.Register here.Donate!Rallies like these cost around $20,000 to produce. You can donate here to help fund safety equipment, sound system rental, signage, and accessibility features. |
Portland Area Weekly Rallies Because Community is PreciousAnd Courage is Contagious |
HereTogether Oregon Conversations on Homelessness Join a Community Conversation on homelessness! Tuesday, October 7th @ 6:30pm PT Wilkes Community Group. Register HERE. Wednesday, October 22nd @ 6:30pm PT Pathways Home Housing Justice Community Register HERE. Sunday, November 9th @ 11:30am PT Family Promise of Tualatin Valley Register HERE. Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 @ 6pm PT Beaverton City Library Register HERE. |
MORE EVENTS October 21, 2025, at 1pm Pacific: Tool Libraries, Mutual Aid & Community-Led Disaster Response: A panel of practitioners from tool libraries and mutual aid groups will discuss resource sharing and mutual aid. Specifically, the role tool libraries can play during disasters, like last year’s collaboration between the Asheville Tool Library, WNC Repair Cafe, and Mutual Aid Disaster Relief during the response to Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Register HERE for your $0 (free) ticket. (This is a Zoom event). November 20, 2025, at 12pm Pacific: Mutual Aid 101 - Navigating Conflict with Dean Spade: Dean Spade, author of “Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)” and "Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell, Together" to talk about navigating conflict and group dynamics in mutual aid organizing. Register HERE for your $0 (free) ticket. (This is a Zoom event). |
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