“It’s very easy when the news is focused nationally to feel like you don’t have power, but in fact, a lot of what happens in terms of government happens locally. You have a lot more power there.”
“Voting is one of the most effective remaining tools to try to prevent the emergence of authoritarianism …"
Whatever happens, Chaichi said it’s important to stay involved and not surrender to despair.
Great read from Street Roots:
"Experts highlight value of local voting ahead of May elections"
"Autocrats fear [voting] That’s why they try to manipulate it, why they try to control elections. They’re afraid of what elections can do.”
"One vote can make a difference, especially at the state and local levels during midterm elections like the one coming in Oregon May 19"
“the bigger issue that councilors are ignoring is that drivers took the work knowing they would not be employees. The biggest benefit of the gig economy is the flexibility people gain.”
Marx’s “double freedom” spotted in the wild 😂
#portland #pdx #oregon #orpol #uspol #marxism #doublefreedom #classwar #yuppies
To boost drivers' wages, city councilors are considering imposing a cap on how much Uber and Lyft can keep from passengers' fares, the editorial board writes. But instead of constantly turning to regulations, mandates and penalties to achieve goals, Portland leaders should instead try to build the environment that will produce those outcomes.
Hi Oregonians👋
Are you ready for the May primary?
Election day: May 19
Voter registration deadline: April 28
Check your registration or change your party here:
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/vr/showVoterSearch.do
Ballots automatically mailed to registered voters staring April 29
If you won't be home you can fill out an absentee form with an alternate address:
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL111.pdf
More info:
https://www.opb.org/elections-2026/
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/02/voters-guide-oregon/
#USPol #ORPol #Oregon #Elections #Primary #Voting #VoteByMail
Rene Gonzalez's attorney also represents this little grifting chud stain.
#reneGonzalez #pdx #Portland #orpol #pnw #oregon #nickSortor #maga #fascism
here's a screenshot of Rene Gonzalez's attorney Angus Lee when he was being interviewed on InfoWars while representing fascist Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson. the video wasn't very hard to find, because Lee has it posted on the front page of his professional lawyer website.
#pdx #portland #fascism #MAGA #reneGonzalez #nazis #oregon #orpol #pnw #uspol #patriotPrayer #proudboys #patriotfront #identityevropa #atomwaffendivision #infoWars #owenShroyer #j6 #jan6 #january6
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