We’ve written about resisting Trump by donating to crucial organizations, and things you can do now to not feel powerless in these tough times, but if you want to get to work, in person, and make your voice heard, check out the following protests, rallies, and community discussions happening around Portland in the upcoming weeks.
We’re guessing more events of this kind are in progress, so keep checking back on this post for updates—and check out our resistance and rallies calendar for events later this month, next month, and into next year.
Not My President: What’s Next?
An open dialogue for those who have friends or family in their lives who voted for and support Trump. Topics will include how to address these friends and family members in an open and engaging way, help address the needs they feel are not being met, and educate them on some of the issues they might not be seeing.
Dec 10, 2 pm, PNCA
Women & Allies Strike Out and Protest
An opportunity to stand against the normalization of all the destructive norms being given a platform by the Trump/Pence administration, and to ask the members of the Electoral College to do their constitutional duty and deny Donald the presidency.
Dec 12, noon, Chapman Square
Rally for Campaign Finance Reform
A gathering to protest the heavy influence of corporations and wealthy individuals on our local political system.
Dec 14, 8 am, City Hall
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
The Sex Workers Outreach Coalition hosts Portland’s contribution to this international day of recognition, helping promote basic human rights for all, and to remember those lost in the fight.
6 pm, Q Center
Shut it Down! Guantanamo Visibility Action
Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group, Amnesty International Group 48, and the Portland Close Guantanamo Coalition gather to protest the 15 years of human rights abuses at Guantanamo, and to pressure President Obama to finally close the prison camp.
Jan 11, 4 pm, Hawthorne Bridge
Inauguration Day Protest
An opportunity for you and other like-minded individuals to come together and send a message to the world at large that we will not stop opposing the harmful, destructive beliefs and behaviors embodied by President Trump and Vice President Pence on the day they take office.
Jan 20, 4 pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square
Women’s March on Portland
Portland’s entry into the series of nationwide marches to show support for women’s rights in the face of a serial sex-offender and his white supremacist friends entering the White House.
Jan 21, noon
Never Going Back
A peaceful funeral-style procession to draw attention to the Queer Resistance and the looming fight in response to threats and assaults against Queer rights made by those in positions of power.
Jan 22, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square
Make sure to keep checking our Resistance & Rallies calendar for more meetups, marches, and actions.