Hi everyone,

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Read on for opportunities to take action, a list of upcoming events, general updates from the local climate justice movement, and more.

In love and gratitude,

350PDX Staff (Anissa, Brenna, Chris, Dineen, Eloise, Julia, Kiera)

Take Action

For quick actions like petitions, check out our Take Action Page. Take the Pledge of Action for more updates.

Right now, we have an opportunity to win important changes across all of Oregon in the 2023 Legislative Session. 350PDX has a list of bills we’re urging our Senators and Representatives to champion during the session. If passed, these bills would have sweeping, tangible benefits for our communities and our climate. Join us in calling on our legislators to champion these bills!

We’re about halfway through the Oregon State Legislative session, and many of the bills could be huge wins for climate and social justice. But one bill — HB 2772, otherwise known as the “Domestic Terrorism Bill” — could set the stage for deep injustices against activists and over-policed communities, Black, Indigenous, and other Oregonians of color. We are deeply concerned that the Domestic Terrorism Bill is rapidly moving through the legislative process with bi-partisan support.

We can’t let Oregon pass a bill that would leave the door wide open for the state to wrongfully charge social and environmental justice activists with “domestic terrorism.” Will you join us in calling on our legislators to oppose the Domestic Terrorism Bill (HB 2772)?

Read our full update here to learn more

Events & Opportunities

Check out our full calendar here.

Shut Zenith Down, Save the People, Heal the Earth

Sat, April 29 (12pm) —  Zenith Energy (5501 NW FRONT ST, Portland)

Join XRPDX and others at Zenith Energy this Saturday, April 29th, for a Stop Zenith action with music and theater. The City of Portland approved Zenith’s continued operation in spite of the dangers they bring to our community. We need to Stop Zenith now, to protect our communities, our climate, and our future!
HELP NEEDED AT THE RALLY!  The 350PDX Arts Team will be supporting this action, and needs folks to come out and support by bringing life to a Mother Earth puppet, joining the drum corps (drums provided, no prior skills necessary), and helping direct rally attendees from Front Ave to available parking lots. Interested in helping out? Contact Donna from 350PDX arts team at murph1949@aol.com.

Training: Conflict Navigation for Activists

Wed, May 10 6-7:30pm @ – on zoom

Join a “Conflict Navigation for Activists” training with the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance! This training will cover some basic theory about conflict and how it can manifest, as well as some practical tools that we can use to become more skilled at navigating conflict, recognizing harm, and strengthening relationships.

Contemplative Practices for Activists and Other Engaged Humans

Thurs, May 11 (6:30-8:00pm) — Process Work Institute (2049 NW Hoyt St, Portland)

Join a monthly gathering to explore various meditative, contemplative, and creative practices to explore feelings, deepen our intention, and support our hearts as we contemplate and clarify our role as citizens. Drawing from both traditional and emergent ideas and practices, we grow our sense of belonging and groundedness with joy, gratitude, and radical honesty.

350PDX May Action Night!

Wed, May 17 (6-8pm) @ 3625 N Mississippi Ave

Join us for our monthly 350PDX Action Night, an in-person gathering at our offices where we take action, share food and drink, and build community. Feel free to drop in for 30 minutes, or come for the whole thing!

Willam-Jam: A Benefit Concert for Mosquito Fleet!

Thurs, May 18 (6pm) — at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St, Portland)

Come join us on the banks of the Willamette for Willam-Jam: A Benefit Concert for our friends at Mosquito Fleet! Mosquito Fleet is raising funds to support a summer of action when they will be offering kayaktavism trainings, opening a kayak lending library, and working with the community to #StopZenithOil! There will be food, drinks, screen printing, art and games for kids, and live music. Sliding scale entry (suggested $10-100) and no one turned away for lack of funds.

Save the Date: Deep Roots Action Camp

June 1-4 — Stay tuned for details

Join the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance June 1 – 4 for a Deep Roots Action Camp! Learn & practice nonviolent direct action skills, connect with others in the forest & climate defense communities, and sleep under the stars. The Deep Roots Action Camp will take place in the Pacific Northwest, between Seattle and Portland. Folks will learn & draw from the lessons of the climate justice and forest defense movements, with the goal of building a vibrant direct action movement to protect our communities, forests, and climate.

Actions with Don’t Shoot PDX

Throughout the week, across the city – details here

Worker Solidarity Actions

Throughout the week, across the city – visit the Portland Jobs with Justice page for more info. Also see their list of solidarity actions.

News & Updates

Thank you to everyone who came out to our April Action Night!

We had a great time with folks who came out to our April Action night last week! We practiced our wheatpasting skills in preparation for putting up posters around town for the People vs. Fossil Fuels Art Week of Action, took action for climate smart forest management, and more!

Join us at our May Action Night on May 17, 6-8pm at 3625 Mississippi Ave.

Thank you to the over 70 (!!) people who participated in the Building Resilience Lobby Day!

The statewide Building Resilience coalition – which 350PDX is part of – is advocating for legislative action to promote healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings that run on clean energy. Learn more about the coalition and get involved here!

In love and gratitude,
The 350PDX staff