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Portland DSA
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Democratic Socialists of America of Portland, OR. We reject all forms of exploitation & oppression and organize with the goal of ending capitalism. linktr.ee/portlanddsa
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Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 14d
You don't have to wait for the next No Kings rally to get plugged into the radical organizing we do every day. Join DSA now: go.dsausa.org/portland
sarahjeong.bsky.social sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 14d
I think voters at large will very likely have trouble remembering details of chuck schumer selling out the aca by nov 2026. also I think in the next three months you're gonna see a lot of unlikely folks stopping by the dsa table at various no kings events
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gotperks.bsky.social
@portlanddsa.bsky.social has an electoral working group and democracy commission dedicated to exactly this! This is being put together as we tweet, join DSA and help bring it together!

act.dsausa.org/s/2814.hazd5y
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
VOZ worker's center is offering another Adopt a Corner day laborer support training on December 2! This is a great way to get out there and support migrants in the face of ICE attacks. Join your DSA comrades and tell your friends! Sign up: www.mobilize.us/ndlon/event/...
Adopt a Day Labor Corner Portland 12/2 · National Day Laborer Organizing Network
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), Portland Voz and IMA are calling on the public to Adopt a Day Labor Corner. Please join us Tuesday, December 2nd for a workshop and conversation...
www.mobilize.us
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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bolshetrick.bsky.social
200 recruits from the @demsocialists.bsky.social fall recruitment drive for @portlanddsa.bsky.social topping the leaderboard!!!!

Make the number go up here 👇👇👇

act.dsausa.org/s/3546.hO3eBk
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
They are getting nervous, and they should be.

Democratic socialists are being elected all over this country because the ruling class is hoarding wealth, destroying the planet, and ruining basically everything around us while covering for a child sex trafficking ring many of them are implicated in.
fascistdemtracker.bsky.social Fascist Dem Tracker @fascistdemtracker.bsky.social · 3d
Not two weeks after a democratic socialist is elected mayor of New York City, 86 Democratic House members vote to 'condemn socialism.'
Floor of the US House On agrreing to the resolution H Con Res 58 Repubican Yea 199 Nay 0 Pres 0 NV 20 Democratic Yea 86 Nay 98 Pres 2 NV 27 Totals Yea 285 Nay 98 Pres 2 NV 47
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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portlanddsa.bsky.social
Welp, it looks like the Portland Metro Chamber’s solidarity with the community against ICE and a federal invasion ends at charging an impact fee to property owners who would rent their properties to detention facilities that harm neighbors & drain public resources.

Can’t say that we’re surprised!
November 18, 2025 Honorable Portland Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney and Councilors, We write to express our opposition to the Detention Facility Impact Fee. While we understand your motivation for proposing such an ordinance, we write to ask you to consider the long-tterm implications and unintended consequences of this proposal. The Portland Metro Chamber (The Chamber) is greater Portland's Chamber of Commerce and represents the largest, most diverse network of businesses in the region. The Alliance advocates for business at all levels of government to support commerce, community health and the region's overall prosperity. We represent more than 2,100 members, from 27 counties, 13 states and virtually every industry sector. More than 80% of our members are small businesses We share your concerns with the current federal administration's antagonistic approach to our community, and we were grateful that half the members of this council joined over 175 elected officials and organizations signing on to our call to action for a unified voice of opposition to an unjustified federal troop deployment. For more than a century and a half-since before Oregon achieved statehood-Portland has been a city where civic expression, including protest, has played a defining role in our public life. Throughout this long history, the City has never required the subject of a protest to bear the financial burden associated with public safety, cleanup, or street closures. The proposal now under consideration would dramatically depart from that long-standing principle and create an avenue for targeted financial liability based solely on the political aims of others. This change would introduce significant long-term risks. Portland's political landscape has evolved over time and will continue to do so. A policy that allows elected officials to levy costs on entities that are the focus of protests-regardless of whether those entities organized, 1. Lack of Environmental Impact Evaluation To our knowledge, the City has never undertaken an environmental impact assessment of protest activity. If the environmental effects of demonstrations are a basis for new fees or restrictions, such analysis should be conducted before establishing a policy framework that selectively assigns financial responsibility. 2. Departure From Established Practice for Civic Events While the City routinely requires event organizers to cover public safety and right-of-way impacts for parades, marathons, and other permitted activities, this proposal would mark the first time a tax-paying business would be charged for costs associated with an event it did not host, sanction, or participate in. This is a significant shift in policy with far-reaching implications. 3. Risk of Creating a New Revenue Mechanism Targeting Businesses If adopted, this measure could establish a precedent enabling the City to levy impact fees whenever a business becomes the focus of a protest. Such a mechanism would send a chilling signal to the commercial real estate and broader business community. Portland competes with other cities and surrounding jurisdictions for investment; proposals that create unpredictable or punitive cost exposure threaten our competitiveness. 4. Absence of Protestor Accountability While the Chamber strongly supports the right to free speech and peaceful assembly, the current proposal places the entirety of the financial burden on the business being targeted-regardless of the actions of demonstrators. This raises a fundamental policy Portland's success depends on fostering a stable, predictable, and fair business environment. We urge the Council to reconsider this proposal and engage stakeholders in developing a policy approach that honors our city's values, protects constitutional rights, and sustains the economic vitality that Portland depends on. Portland Metro Chamber Multifamily NW Oregon Smart Growth Home Building Association of Greater Portland Building Owners & Managers Association of Oregon
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
Celebrating this victory today! Just after the state AG settled with a big landlord Corp for using robot ripoff software, Portland has banned its use! Thanks to @councilormorillo.bsky.social for leading on this.
Rent price ripoff victory flyer
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
Welp, it looks like the Portland Metro Chamber’s solidarity with the community against ICE and a federal invasion ends at charging an impact fee to property owners who would rent their properties to detention facilities that harm neighbors & drain public resources.

Can’t say that we’re surprised!
November 18, 2025 Honorable Portland Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney and Councilors, We write to express our opposition to the Detention Facility Impact Fee. While we understand your motivation for proposing such an ordinance, we write to ask you to consider the long-tterm implications and unintended consequences of this proposal. The Portland Metro Chamber (The Chamber) is greater Portland's Chamber of Commerce and represents the largest, most diverse network of businesses in the region. The Alliance advocates for business at all levels of government to support commerce, community health and the region's overall prosperity. We represent more than 2,100 members, from 27 counties, 13 states and virtually every industry sector. More than 80% of our members are small businesses We share your concerns with the current federal administration's antagonistic approach to our community, and we were grateful that half the members of this council joined over 175 elected officials and organizations signing on to our call to action for a unified voice of opposition to an unjustified federal troop deployment. For more than a century and a half-since before Oregon achieved statehood-Portland has been a city where civic expression, including protest, has played a defining role in our public life. Throughout this long history, the City has never required the subject of a protest to bear the financial burden associated with public safety, cleanup, or street closures. The proposal now under consideration would dramatically depart from that long-standing principle and create an avenue for targeted financial liability based solely on the political aims of others. This change would introduce significant long-term risks. Portland's political landscape has evolved over time and will continue to do so. A policy that allows elected officials to levy costs on entities that are the focus of protests-regardless of whether those entities organized, 1. Lack of Environmental Impact Evaluation To our knowledge, the City has never undertaken an environmental impact assessment of protest activity. If the environmental effects of demonstrations are a basis for new fees or restrictions, such analysis should be conducted before establishing a policy framework that selectively assigns financial responsibility. 2. Departure From Established Practice for Civic Events While the City routinely requires event organizers to cover public safety and right-of-way impacts for parades, marathons, and other permitted activities, this proposal would mark the first time a tax-paying business would be charged for costs associated with an event it did not host, sanction, or participate in. This is a significant shift in policy with far-reaching implications. 3. Risk of Creating a New Revenue Mechanism Targeting Businesses If adopted, this measure could establish a precedent enabling the City to levy impact fees whenever a business becomes the focus of a protest. Such a mechanism would send a chilling signal to the commercial real estate and broader business community. Portland competes with other cities and surrounding jurisdictions for investment; proposals that create unpredictable or punitive cost exposure threaten our competitiveness. 4. Absence of Protestor Accountability While the Chamber strongly supports the right to free speech and peaceful assembly, the current proposal places the entirety of the financial burden on the business being targeted-regardless of the actions of demonstrators. This raises a fundamental policy Portland's success depends on fostering a stable, predictable, and fair business environment. We urge the Council to reconsider this proposal and engage stakeholders in developing a policy approach that honors our city's values, protects constitutional rights, and sustains the economic vitality that Portland depends on. Portland Metro Chamber Multifamily NW Oregon Smart Growth Home Building Association of Greater Portland Building Owners & Managers Association of Oregon
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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soupmuse.bsky.social
@councilormorillo.bsky.social reiterated comments that she, too, does not think the fee ordinance is anywhere enough!

She reminds the public that some of her colleagues (ahem) have already said the city has done 'too much' in response to federal issues and want to stop entirely.
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban — sponsored by @councilormorillo.bsky.social & @councilorgreen.bsky.social — passes with 8 yes votes, 2 no votes, and 2 absences.
portlanddsa.bsky.social Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 5d
We’ll be there to support the Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban and the Detention Fee Ordinance!
councilormorillo.bsky.social Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 5d
Today Portland City Council will have a final hearing and vote on my Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban!

So grateful for leaders like @agdanrayfield.bsky.social for leading the charge in the courts. Corporations should not be taking advantage of regular people for profit. Affordable rent NOW!
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
That's the DSA drip
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
We’ll be there to support the Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban and the Detention Fee Ordinance!
councilormorillo.bsky.social Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 5d
Today Portland City Council will have a final hearing and vote on my Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban!

So grateful for leaders like @agdanrayfield.bsky.social for leading the charge in the courts. Corporations should not be taking advantage of regular people for profit. Affordable rent NOW!
agdanrayfield.bsky.social Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5d
BREAKING NEWS: We’ve secured a $7 million settlement holding the largest U.S. landlord accountable for a price fixing scheme – and putting a check on the rising cost of rentals.

#consumerprotection #orpol
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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councilormorillo.bsky.social
Today Portland City Council will have a final hearing and vote on my Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban!

So grateful for leaders like @agdanrayfield.bsky.social for leading the charge in the courts. Corporations should not be taking advantage of regular people for profit. Affordable rent NOW!
agdanrayfield.bsky.social Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5d
BREAKING NEWS: We’ve secured a $7 million settlement holding the largest U.S. landlord accountable for a price fixing scheme – and putting a check on the rising cost of rentals.

#consumerprotection #orpol
AG Rayfield announces $7 million settlement with largest U.S. landlord over price fixing scheme AG Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition have filed a proposed $7 million settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC, as part of the coalition’s ongoing enforcement efforts targeting price fixing involving housing rental prices across the country. “We’re in the middle of a housing crisis, and families are already stretched to their limits. When the largest landlord in America uses an algorithm to price fix the rent, the result is simple: people pay more. It squeezes working families when the cost of housing is already at an all-time high. This settlement holds the largest U.S. landlord accountable. It’s a win for Oregonians, our pocketbooks, and the rule of law.”
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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ecosozialismus.bsky.social
A tale of two Dans
BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield announces $7 million settlement with largest U.S. landlord over price fixing scheme DAN RAYFIELD Attorney General commissionerdanryan 1 hour ago We need to encourage new rental inventory, not push landlords away. ORT LAND OREG 1851 Councilor Dan Ryan 10 Q2선 V2 commissionerdanryan The proposed 'price-fixing' ban on housing providers comes straight out of the national socialist playbook. This is a solution in search of a problem and won't do anything to reduce rents. There is no proof from other cities that have passed similar legislation that shows rent prices stabilize from these restrictions. The last thing this market needs are more regulatory barriers like this that will solidify the narrative that Portland is too risky of a market to develop more housing units. We need to encourage new rental inventory, not push landlords away.
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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councilorgreen.bsky.social
Disagreement on policy is welcome and reasonable, but calling me a Nazi for cosponsoring an ordinance to ban price-fixing is completely unacceptable. Councilor Ryan edited his post, but did not disclose the edit and explain the nature of the substantive change, so it’s here for posterity.
An ig post by councilor Ryan opposing the price fixing ban ordinance and calling it something out the national socialist playbook
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
Come out tomorrow to rally against the robotic rent-price rip-off software that landlords want to use against tenants! 5 pm Nov 19 at City Hall
Come out tomorrow to rally against the robotic rent-price rip-off software that landlords want to use against tenants! 5 pm Nov 19 at City Hall . Red and black houses with black fist
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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pnwelcome.bsky.social
We're supportive of the ban on AI software to inflate rental prices! Check out the rally organized by @portlanddsa.bsky.social this Wednesday.
pdxrenterpower.bsky.social PDXRenterPower @pdxrenterpower.bsky.social · 8d
This week, City Council will vote to pass a ban on algorithmic (AI) software that landlords use to inflate rent prices.

@portlanddsa.bsky.social along with renters and allies will hold a rally at Portland City Hall in support of the ban.

RSVP for more details. actionnetwork.org/events/ai-re...
RALLY AGAINST LANDLORDS' RENT PRICE RIPOFF SOFTWARE 5 P.M. NOV. 19, 2025 PORTLAND CITY HALL Democratic Socialists of America PORTLAND, OREGON
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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portlanddsa.bsky.social
“Far from being "performative" as the Metro Chamber suggested, this pledge from the Peacock councilors is a bright light from their north star. It shows their dedication to universal justice and human rights, not to slicing and dicing morality in the name of political expediency.“
PEACOCK SHOWS IT VALUES HUMAN RIGHTS Regarding the article by Sophie Peel on Oct. 29 ["Great Divide," WW: Dan Ryan recently asked his colleagues: "What is your north star?" It is a fair question. Decisions from electeds affect all of us in many ways, from affordable housing to social safety nets. Such decisions may not be felt immediately, yet still weigh on our conscience and pocketbook. It is fair to ask our councilors, "What is your north star?" The U.N., many Holocaust scholars, and numerous relief organizations have called the killing and starving of Palestinians in Gaza a genocide. This genocide is enabled by billions from American taxpayers, while some Americans can't pay rent or get health care. To Councilor Clark, why is it "inappropriate" to call attention to these atrocities? To our friends at the Jewish Federation, why is it "divisive" to condemn the murder of women and children? To Councilor Zimmerman, if it is "antisemitic" to denounce a bloodthirsty Israeli government, then is it "anti-white" to protest Trump? Far from being "performative" as the Metro Chamber suggested, this pledge from the Peacock councilors is a bright light from their north star. It shows their dedication to universal justice and human rights, not to slicing and dicing morality in the name of political expediency. It shows that they are guided by the needs of the least among us, not just those who can afford a condo at the Ritz-Carlton. Above all it gives me hope that Portland will not be a part of genocide. Au Nguyen Southeast Portland
November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
Save the date for our Holiday party! Rumba Socialista is a benefit for the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice and features live music from Bloco Alegría! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/rumba...
Details here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rumba-socialista-dsas-holiday-party-immigration-fundraiser-dec-5th-at-holocene/
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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bolshetrick.bsky.social
🚨Breaking News🚨

@portlanddsa.bsky.social is officially #1 on the @demsocialists.bsky.social fall drive leaderboard for recruitment, edging out @dsa.la

Red Northwest on the come up!

Help us boost the numbers even more here👇👇👇

act.dsausa.org/s/3546.hO3eBk
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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pdxrenterpower.bsky.social
This week, City Council will vote to pass a ban on algorithmic (AI) software that landlords use to inflate rent prices.

@portlanddsa.bsky.social along with renters and allies will hold a rally at Portland City Hall in support of the ban.

RSVP for more details. actionnetwork.org/events/ai-re...
RALLY AGAINST LANDLORDS' RENT PRICE RIPOFF SOFTWARE 5 P.M. NOV. 19, 2025 PORTLAND CITY HALL Democratic Socialists of America PORTLAND, OREGON
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
“Far from being "performative" as the Metro Chamber suggested, this pledge from the Peacock councilors is a bright light from their north star. It shows their dedication to universal justice and human rights, not to slicing and dicing morality in the name of political expediency.“
PEACOCK SHOWS IT VALUES HUMAN RIGHTS Regarding the article by Sophie Peel on Oct. 29 ["Great Divide," WW: Dan Ryan recently asked his colleagues: "What is your north star?" It is a fair question. Decisions from electeds affect all of us in many ways, from affordable housing to social safety nets. Such decisions may not be felt immediately, yet still weigh on our conscience and pocketbook. It is fair to ask our councilors, "What is your north star?" The U.N., many Holocaust scholars, and numerous relief organizations have called the killing and starving of Palestinians in Gaza a genocide. This genocide is enabled by billions from American taxpayers, while some Americans can't pay rent or get health care. To Councilor Clark, why is it "inappropriate" to call attention to these atrocities? To our friends at the Jewish Federation, why is it "divisive" to condemn the murder of women and children? To Councilor Zimmerman, if it is "antisemitic" to denounce a bloodthirsty Israeli government, then is it "anti-white" to protest Trump? Far from being "performative" as the Metro Chamber suggested, this pledge from the Peacock councilors is a bright light from their north star. It shows their dedication to universal justice and human rights, not to slicing and dicing morality in the name of political expediency. It shows that they are guided by the needs of the least among us, not just those who can afford a condo at the Ritz-Carlton. Above all it gives me hope that Portland will not be a part of genocide. Au Nguyen Southeast Portland
November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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ecosozialismus.bsky.social
Today, BPS staff released their code proposal for making the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub safer.

On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
Efiles - 2025_11_14_CEI-Hub-Proposed-Draft
efiles.portlandoregon.gov
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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ecosozialismus.bsky.social
Without serious grassroots movement pressure in Portland & (half) of our city council demanding action, I don’t think we’d see Rep. Maxine Dexter as a co-sponsor of this resolution.

No matter what corporate media says, your efforts are transforming what is “politically possible” in an enormous way.
premthakker.bsky.social Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 11d
NEW — Rashida Tlaib and 20 other members of Congress have introduced a resolution to officially recognize Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people.

It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
119TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 876 Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Ms. TLAIB (for herself, Ms. BALINT, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CASAR, Ms. DEXTER, Mr. FROST, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr. POCAN, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Ms. SIMON, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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pdxrenterpower.bsky.social
Please testify!
counciloravalos.bsky.social Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 11d
Renters: I want to hear from you! At our next Homelessness and Housing Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 18, we’re holding open public testimony so renters can speak directly to councilors about their experiences and what they’d like to see from the City.
November 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
portlanddsa.bsky.social
We're out supporting striking Starbucks workers across the Portland metro! Don't cross the picket line! You can find a striking store to support at nocontractnocoffee.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM