A lot is popping this weekend in our continuing efforts to resist Trump at every turn. Get involved with these events from our Resistance & Solidarity calendar!
Stand Together: A Day of Action Workshops
First Unitarian Church, Sat Feb 25, 9 am
An opportunity to spend a day learning and upgrading social and political action skills, with panel discussions on how to peacefully protest, how to protect yourself legally, how to plan actions, and more. Find out more here.
Stand Up for the Dignity and Protection of Immigrants
Oregon Convention Center, Sat Feb 25, 11 am
The Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition asks community members to meet at the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on the Convention Center grounds to stand against our increasingly fascistic White House. Find out more here.
Multnomah County Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden
David Douglas High School, Sat Feb 25, noon
It turns out that town hall meetings are very real and still happen! Capitalize on the chance to ask our senator, Ron Wyden, hard hitting questions. If itās your first time, be sure to prepare ahead. Consult the online guide that Indivisible Oregon, a nationwide grassroots organization dedicated to resisting Trumpās agenda, has put together with tips on how to maximize your time in attendance. Suggested questions in the guide touch on hot topics like Russia, the Muslim ban, ICE sweeps, and the Cheetosā tax returns. Parking is limited so public transportation and carpooling is highly suggested. EMILLY PRADO (Find out more here.)
Justice for Renters March
4605 NE Killingsworth, Sat Feb 25, 12:30 pm, All Ages
Donāt like when landlords make life significantly worse for people just to make a little more money? Well, the new dickish owners of the Normandy Apartments swooped in and doubled the rents for their mostly-Hispanic tenantsāincluding 26 children that attend nearby Rigler Elementary School that has a dual-language programāand will force many of them to move from the district. Nowās the time to show your support for them and call for better tenant protections. Meet at the apartments and then march with the group to Rigler āfor a rally, food, and family fun.ā DOUG BROWN
Hell No! Concert: w/Sleater-Kinney, Colin Meloy, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, more
Crystal Ballroom, Sun Feb 26, 6 pm
Oh, hell yes. An unfuckwithable lineup of Portland talent has assembled for the HELL NO! protest concert at the Crystal, which will feature short sets from the likes of Colin Meloy, Quasi, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, and moreāincluding a trio known as Sleater-Kinney, AKA the greatest band that has ever and will ever come out of Portland, Oregon. City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and Gregory McKelvey of Portland's Resistance will also be on hand, and all proceeds go to the ACLU and Unite Oregon. And downstairs, Lola's Room will have info about how to get involved and make a difference with Portland's non-profits. Naturally, this sold out immediately; naturally, you should do whatever it takes to get in. ERIK HENRIKSEN
Keep checking our Resistance & Solidarity calendar for all the latest updates on events. Got an event you'd like to publicize? Send it to calendar@portlandmercury.com.