Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice September 8, Bus Sign Up by September 1

Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice September 8, Bus Sign Up by September 1

On September 8, join climate justice activists from 350 Salem in Portland from noon to 4:00 pm for speakers, music, entertainment and information. 50 people can ride to Portland for free on a bus if they sign up before Saturday, September 1. The bus will leave at 10:30 AM from the Market Street Park and … Continue reading Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice September 8, Bus Sign Up by September 1

Community Conversations – Income Inequality September 27

Interested in learning more about income inequality? Salem’s chapter of Democratic Socialists of America and the Willamette Chapter of Our Revolution for Income Inequality are presenting a program on Income Inequality on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 pm Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library. Juan Carlos Ordonez (from Oregon’s Center for Public Policy) and … Continue reading Community Conversations – Income Inequality September 27

Share the Plate Recipient for September 2018 is Mano a Mano

Mano a Mano is one of the oldest Latino or Immigrant-led community based organizations in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our clients to gain knowledge and skills for self-sufficiency; and to increase access to education and health care.  We see ourselves not as service providers, but as being in service … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for September 2018 is Mano a Mano

Concert to Benefit Separated Migrant Families August 25

JZyU%vI%MeCoNneB On Saturday, August 25 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oregon Peaceworks will sponsor a benefit concert for the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). RAICES provides legal assistance for separated families. The concert features Brian Kimmel, Ayala’s Band, Daniel Colbert, Peter Bergel and Friends as well as a special speaker, … Continue reading Concert to Benefit Separated Migrant Families August 25

Share the Plate Recipient for August 2018 is Rainbow Youth

Salem Rainbow Youth exists to serve the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth in Marion and Polk counties. Activities include weekly groups with dinner, public meetings, workshops, gatherings, and social events. Find out more on their website, or visit Salem Rainbow Youth on Facebook.

Comment Online Now to Stop Fracked LNG Pipeline through Oregon

On May 22nd, 2018, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a 60-day public comment period for two important Clean Water Act permits. for the Jordan Cove Energy Project which would build a LNG pipeline across Oregon.  We’re asking Oregon Governor Kate Brown and our state agencies, … Continue reading Comment Online Now to Stop Fracked LNG Pipeline through Oregon

Signatures Needed Urgently for Measure 105 (IP-22) Opposition

Oregon UU Voices for Justice needs at least 600 signatures before August 6 so that the UU opposition to this ballot measure will be listed in the Voters’ Pamphlet.  Stop by the SJAT table on Sunday July 29 or August 5 to add your signature to the list.   Signatures will be submitted to the Secretary of State to verify that … Continue reading Signatures Needed Urgently for Measure 105 (IP-22) Opposition

Anti-Nuclear Walk in Salem July 28

The Oregon and Washington Anti-Nuclear walk will be passing through Salem on July 28.  Join the walk at the Capitol on the Court Street side, beginning at 9 am.  The walk will last several hours, ending with an evening program and pot luck at St. Mark’s at 6 pm.  This is an annual peace walk led by Buddhist monks … Continue reading Anti-Nuclear Walk in Salem July 28