Extinction Rebellion- Portland, Oregon

A estimated 20,000 people crowded into downtown today to support the young people of Extinction Rebellion who walked out of school to bring their concerns to those in government.
Many, many adults showed up in solidarity and were just as vocal and engaged.
An eclectic assortment of imaginative signs and costumes revealed an engaged and thoughtful crowd not afraid to speak their truths.
Kudos to the schoolkids who showed up and to a number of teachers who joined them.
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A march across the Hawthorne Bridge and down the esplanade to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry ended at a festival like area of booths and food courts with free info on a wide range of ideas on how to become more involved in other activities that effect change in a positive way.
Further events are scheduled all week.
A great time was had by all.

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snoopydawg's picture

I don't know what happened here in Ogden except it rained hard all day and the temperature was down 30 degrees from yesterday.

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Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

Shahryar's picture

but I'm proud of the kids here, for showing up to be counted.

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Turn those numbers into pressure on policy change.
Start local to fix global.

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Cassiodorus's picture

Hope you are doing well.

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"The war on Gaza, backed by the West, is a demonstration that the West is willing to cross all lines. That it will discard any nuance of humanity. That it is willing to commit genocide" -- Moon of Alabama

mhagle's picture

Glad it was a great time for all!

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Marilyn

"Make dirt, not war." eyo