Take Action Now

Here are the most effective quick actions you can take right now to fight for climate justice. Want to get more involved?

Timeframe: ASAP

Timeframe: ASAP

We invite you to stand in solidarity with those defending the Weelaunee Forest and Atlanta community from the Atlanta Police Foundation, who are preparing to build “Cop City” — a $90 million police-military compound — on stolen Muscogee land. #StopCopCity is truly an intersectional fight against some of the most powerful and pernicious forces in the world: the American police-military industrial complex, multi-billion dollar corporations, and the engines of white supremacy and colonization in American politics.

What can you do to take action?

TAKE 10 MINUTES TO MAKE CALLS AND SEND EMAILS TO #STOPCOPCITY.

MAKE CALLS TO DROP THE CHARGES FOR #STOPCOPCITY FOREST DEFENDERS

In March, folks showed up for a Week of Action to defend the Weelaunee Forest and Atlanta community from “Cop City” — a $90 million police-military compound on stolen Muscogee land. On March 5, police terrorized a music festival and arrested 23 people. Now they have been charged with domestic terrorism and are being denied bail. Make calls to demand the authorities drop domestic terrorism charges for all those arrested.

Timeframe: ASAP

Sign the Petition & Write to Congress: Restore Federal Recognition for the Chinook Indian Nation

In 2001, the Chinook Nation obtained federal recognition from the U.S. government. However, celebration turned into heartbreak when the U.S. government rescinded this recognition eighteen months later.

The Chinook Indian Nation was essentially declared nonexistent in the eyes of the government. The nation has been unable to access programs and resources to which federally recognized tribes are entitled. Over the last 20 years, the lack of federal recognition has cost $200 million dollars, opportunities for youth, and countless lives.

Congress has both the power and authority to recognize tribes. We are calling on our elected officials to do what’s right and end this humanitarian crisis. Stop the genocide. Federally recognize the Chinook Indian Nation.

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Timeframe: ASAP

East Portland Residents Oppose Prologis Distribution Center

“We, the members of the East Portland community, strongly oppose the proposed redevelopment of the old K-Mart location at 122nd and NE Sandy Blvd. into a 38-bay distribution center, proposed by ProLogis, Inc. This proposed development poses significant risks and concerns to our community’s health, safety, and well-being.

First, the increased truck traffic and air pollution will have severe impacts on the air quality in our neighborhoods, particularly for the most vulnerable members of our community, such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems. The constant noise and air pollution from the diesel trucks will not only be detrimental to the health of our community members but also create a disruption to the quality of life we cherish.” READ MORE HERE AND SIGN THE PETITION.

350PDX Book Club

Join us for our bimonthly book club, where we alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. We meet on the second Wednesday at 6pm in-person, every other month (in 2023 Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) Contact Chris@350pdx.org to get more info about the next session.

Contemplative Practices for Activists and Other Engaged Humans

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.

Process Work Institute, 2049 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (there is some parking behind the building)

Second Thursday of the month, 6.30-8.00pm (except June and July, which will be third Thursday)

Fill in the form here to get invited to the next one.

Timeframe: anytime – it’s not actually specific to summer, and we’re going to change the name soon to reflect that!

350PDX Climate Movement Fundamentals

A free, self-paced, online course that explores the fundamentals of the climate justice movement. 25 video lessons (90 minutes total) take you through three sections:

  • People Power 101
  • Climate Justice 101
  • Finding Your Place In The Movement

This course was originally called 350PDX Summer School, as we made it over the summer of 2022, but the content is relevant all year round. In some of the videos you might hear it referred to as Summer School, so just a heads up!

Click here to enroll in the course.

Anytime

Join the 350PDX Creative Roster

Our Creative Team uses art and storytelling to make the climate justice movement irresistible.

This team does the whole creative process, from developing the story (or the narrative strategy) of our campaigns, to figuring out the most strategic way to get the story out to the right audiences, to producing all the banners, videos, songs, performances, creative direct actions, social media campaigns, press releases, webpages, animations, poems, and whatever else that will get our message out there.

The creative roster is our list of folks with creative skills that we can call on when we have a one-off need. Next time we need a songwriter or a photographer we’ll look through the roster and reach out to a few people who have those skills to see if they are free to help! Sign up here.

Deadline: ASAP

Deadline: ASAP

Any questions? Email action@350pdx.org.