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S tre e t R o o ts • News Page 8 INAUGURAL EVENTS There are plenty of opportunities for progressive Oregonians to vent their frustration in the coming weeks. To date, 24,000 Facebook users have RSVP’d that they will be going to the Women’s March WHY WE MARCH on Portland on Jan. 21, and 9,300 indicated they will be going to the Inauguration Day Protest at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Jan. 20. n a world where political activism is often segmented by cause, never before has one administration unified such a diverse group of progressives, who together are activated and energized to stand up in solidarity with one another in the face of I January 14 hate and greed. Street Roots asked a few of the local organizations and individuals who are taking part in inaugural protests and rallies to tell us why they will be marching. United for immigrant Rights March National day of action to build community, celebrate immigrant heritage and pledge to protect immigrants from hateful attacks and policies 11:30 a m , I ■ Oregon State Capitol steps 900 Court S t NE, Salem I ' H| I Democrats called for this national day of action against proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Noon j " ' v H § | ' ' j |j! / J- C om piled by E m ily Green ■ - J . I January 15 Our First Stand - Save Health Care Oregon State Capita steps 900 Court St. NE. Saiem Ja n . 1 3 -1 9 , 2 0 1 7 /F M w y ) A # = 6 ? A / v 'r e * ) * ’5 V tu V A * - * ' iT ijU + s I **• I I Inauguration Day Protest 4nm Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Don’t let your President get you f@ ckedup Organized by Don’t Shoot Portland Rally and march against racism and hate crimes 1p.m . j j ,7 > | S I ! i r t Begins at; MAX Station SE 162nd Ave. and Burnside S t, Gresham Concert: D J Anjali & The Incredible Kid Celebrate the power of collective spirit and connect with organizations braving against the Trump agenda. Sponsored by. Portland dobs with Justice, Basic Rights Í y I Oregon, Oregon Working Families Party, Unite Oregon, (formerly Center for fntercultural Organizing), Oregon Action, Greenpeace PNW, and others. 6p.m , $5 to $25 sliding scale No one will be turned away for inability to pay The Melody Ballroom 615 SE Aider S t, Portland Cont'd on page 9 PHOTO BY JOSEPH GlZODE Leonard H ouston, 27, a preschool teacher fro m Portland's Brooklyn neighborhood, p la n s to go to as m any dem onstrations as possible. Don’t Shoot Portland We are marching to show solidarity against racist policies and systemic discrimination that promote organized hate against marginalized communities. With the rise in hate-crime reporting, communities are working with #dontshootpdx to develop safety programming to build strategies against racially motivated g | . violence. , gg§| IMBIBI PHOTO BY JOSEPH GLODE T una Poanessa, 28, St. John's, w ill attend the W o m ^ M arch on P o r t l ^ ^ S d other protests.
