In This Issue:
- CALENDAR: XRPDX Meetings
- TAKE ACTION: June 11th: Paddle Zenith Out of Town
- TAKE ACTION: Portland's Climate Investment Plan
- TAKE ACTION: Oregon's Increased Investment in Fossil Fuels
- MAKE THE CALL: Tell Governor Kotek to take a stand against GTN XPress
- DON'T MISS OUT: Make Earth Cool@Parallax with Closing Night Earth Ball
- JOIN IN: Kalikasan Solidarity Organization Celebration
- XR US: Tech Open House
- WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
- NEW ON THE BLOG: Review of Once a Braided River by Barbara Bernstein and Atomic Bamboozle by Jan Haaken
- NEW TO XRPDX? Sign Up for an Intro Presentation
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XRPDX Meetings
Tuesday, May 30, 6 pm: Full chapter meeting
Tuesday, June 6, 13, and 20, 6 pm: Action/media
Tuesday, June 27, 6 pm: Full chapter meeting
Thursday, June 1, 15, and 29, 7 pm: Coordinating team meeting
Every Wednesday, 2:30 pm, Regenerative Culture working group meetings.
Please RSVP with your name and email up to an hour prior to whichever meeting you wishto attend, to receive zoom info.
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Paddle Zenith Out of Town
Land and Water Rally to End the Era of Fossil Fuels
Join us June 11th@11 am at Cathedral Park as we say it's time to end the fossil fuel era and in Portland, ZENITH HAS TO GO! Our political leaders have broken their promises at all levels of government, so we need to continue building our movement for a safe and livable planet.
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Kayaktavistas will take to the water as well as action on land. This is part of a national week of action to demand Biden use his executive powers to declare a climate emergency and locally, demand Portland City Council rescind their approval of Zenith’s dangerous oil trains.
The Pacific Northwest has demonstrated before its strong people-powered climate movement. It's time to do it again. With enough people we can demonstrate that our collective power is more influential than the backdoor payments from fossil fuel companies. Let us know if you are coming. RSVP here
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Portland's Climate Investment Plan (CIP)
Help Shape Priorities for Portland Emission Reductions
The Portland Clean Energy Fund spends millions of dollars annually in efforts to reduce emissions in ways that most benefit frontline communities. We urge you to share your input on the full draft of the Climate Investment Plan. The full draft contains details on program elements and updated goals and strategies.
For ideas on feedback contact us at info@xrpdx.org.
Input opportunities include:
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Oregon's Increased Investment in Fossil Fuels
Divest Oregon reports that the Oregon Treasury increased by 25% its investment in fossil fuels from 2021 to 2022. The increase is probably greater as this information comes only from the 40% of total investments that are public information, the rest is in private investments that are not known. This increase is from 5.3 billion dollars to 6.6 billion. If you are a PERS member or beneficiary and are willing to testify before the Oregon Investment Council regarding the urgent need for divestment, not increasing investment, please contact Sue Palmiter at spalmiter@divestoregon.org. Good support is provided for those willing to testify. Learn more
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Tell Governor Kotek to Take a Stand Against GTN XPress
Join 350pdx in contacting Governor Kotek. If built, GTN XPress would be a significant threat to our climate, safety, and public health. Methane gas pipelines leak throughout the production, transpot, and consumer process, causing health risks including respiratory disease and asthma fo everyone who lives near the pipeline and proposed compressor station in Eastern Oregon. It's critical we let Governor Kotek know that Oregonians oppose the project. We need investments in a just transition to clean energy and energy efficiency. Governor Kotek promised she'd stand against this project on her campaign trail, but we still haven't heard anything from her office.
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Make Earth Cool Show at Parallax. Don't miss it.
Show closes on June 3rd.
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Make Earth Cool@Parallax Art Center and Earth Ball on Closing Night
By Ashley Wilcoxson
June 3rd is the last day to stop by the Parallax Art Center @516 NW 14th Ave. for an earth centered art show! The event is free and open to all ages. Making Earth Cool says “Throughout our residency we will be creating art, hosting programming, gathering in solidarity, learning, and sharing in joyful service of reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and the Earth ''.
If community building and collaborative art is your thing, then mosey on down to Parallax Art Center Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. If by the time June 3rd rolls around and 6:00 pm has passed, fear not! Making Earth Cool is hosting the Earth Ball the same day with later hours (7:00 pm - 1:00 am).
Don't miss it! Earth Ball@Parallax, June 3rd@7pm
You will not want to miss this evening of entertainment. Earth Ball is a costume event, open to all ages with live music and ticket revenue that goes to Making Earth Cool. Earth Ball is priced $7 at the door and $5 bought in advance.
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Kalikasan Celebration, May 28th 2-4 PM@1537 SE Morrison St.
Come celebrate Kalikasan as they launch their official Philippine Solidarity Organization. Learn more about the work they do fighting in solidarity with peasants, workers and indigenous people defending their land and democratic rights from attack. Enjoy food, drink and cultural performances. Hear statements from partner organizations in the Philippines and Portland as we take up the collective fight for environmental justice, genuine peace and democratic rights for all.
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XR US Tech Working Group Open House
June 10th @ 11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET
Topics will include:
- The possible replacement of Keybase
- Digital Security and Accessibility
- Digital platforms available to all XR US chapters
- Updates from other XR US working groups, and more
Sign up for this open house on Action Network.
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Who You Gonna Call?
City of Portland:
Commissioner Rene Gonzalez: 503-823-4151
Commissioner Mingus Mapps: 503-823-4682
Commissioner Carmen Rubio: 503-823-3008
Commissioner Dan Ryan: 503-823-3589
Mayor Wheeler's Comment Line: 503-823-4127
Multnomah County Commissioners:
Jessica Vega Pederson, County Chair: 503-988-3308
Sharon Meieran, District 1: 503-988-5220
Susheela Jayapal, District 2: 503-988-5219
Diane Rosenbaum, District 3: 503- 988-5217
Lori Stegmann, District 4: 503-988-5213
Governor Tina Kotek: 503-378-4582
Handy Tip: Put these phone numbers in your cell phone!
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New On The XR Blog!
FILM REVIEW:
Review of Once a Braided River by Barbara Bernstein and Atomic Bamboozle by Jan Haaken
By Mark Darienzo
Excerpt: These two important documentaries, although different, are very connected in their opposition to industries that do not care about the health of the people or planet we live on.
Once a Braided River by Barbara Bernstein is essentially a documentary about the dark side of capitalism that takes place along the north reach of the Willamette River in North Portland where the residents were marginalized and the environment decimated. Read full review
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New to Extinction Rebellion? Get to Know Us!
New to Extinction Rebellion? Here's your form to request an introductory presentation and discussion. Hope to see you on Zoom soon!
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At the gates of Zenith
(Photo credit: Claire Stock)
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