You have until July 2nd to submit a public comment opposed to the newly proposed USPS rule that threatens mail-in voting. In April, Trump issued an executive order aimed at making the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) responsible for determining who may vote by mail and instructed it to refuse to deliver ballots sent by anyone not included on newly created federal mail voter lists, and threatened criminal penalties for carriers and election officials who do not abide by the new rules. Learn more at the Federal Register or check out this informative document created by D2 member, Donna C.
This may be the single most important way you can help protect elections in Oregon. Please take action and share this with everyone you know. Submit comment: -
Use this Protect Democracy form to submit your public comment
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Mail written comments to Director, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260-5015.
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Email comments, containing the name and address of the commenter, to: PCFederalRegister@usps.gov with a subject line of “Ballot Mail.”
The Postmaster General's testimony before Congress on Wednesday clearly outlines the plan to force states to give the Trump Regime the power to decide who gets to vote. This is an existential threat to Oregon's vote-by-mail system. Protect your right to vote. Submit your opposition to the proposed USPS rule. |
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Good Trouble Lives On in D2 |
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON in City Council District 2 Saturday, July 18 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at North Portland Library
We are excited to announce our collaboration with Brown Hope to celebrate John's legacy for Good Trouble Lives On weekend July 17 -19. We're hosting a special fireside chat with two of our elected leaders in District 2, Lew Frederick (State Senator for SD 22) and Travis Nelson (State Representative for HD 44), moderated by cameron whitten of Brown Hope. Topics will include the Voting Rights Act, political attacks on civil rights legislation, and strategies to empower Black voters.
After the chat, there will be a voter registration drive and a craftivism activity.
If you're interested in volunteering for this event, please email us at district2neighbors@gmail.com. |
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Upcoming D2 Events This Week! |
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TONIGHT!
June Book Club Meeting Thursday, June 25 from 6pm - 8pm
At Steeplejack Brewery Broadway in the Fireside Room This is an Uprising analyzes “the craft and strategy behind modern nonviolent social movements,” using recent examples to highlight the use of “strategic disruption and mass mobilization to achieve transformative change.” For the June meeting, please read Chapters 3-5 of This is an Uprising.
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Overpass Bannering on I-5 Workers Over Billionaires I-5 Overpass at N. Skidmore
Friday, June 26 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm We will have large banners with the message of Workers Over Billionaires, please bring your own signs and flags to wave at the evening traffic. |
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Resistance & Civics Trainings |
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REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT AT 11:59 p.m!!!
Join many of your fellow D2 Indivisibuddies this Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28, for a two-day intensive resistance and organizing training. We are offering scholarships for those who want to take their organizing skills to the next level with us.
If you are ready to enter into a new level of activism with your D2 Neighbors, send us a note stating your interest and availability with the subject line “Ready to Level Up” to district2neighbors@gmail.com. |
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PIRC Migra Watch
Visit the PIRC Linktree for the latest trainings and resources. The trainings prepare you to document ICE in our community and is required training to register to participate in the Migra Watch program. |
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Write Your Reps - Letters with Lars! |
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| Our resident letter to reps writer, Lars, is highlighting two issues this week!
First, the objection to Trump's nominee for Acting DNI, the blatantly unqualified Bill Pulte. It is looking like Pulte will be in this position for the foreseeable future, so let our reps know his leadership is unacceptable! Use his letter verbatim, or make it your own.
The second is about ICE's purchases of warehouse facilities for detention centers, as both morally repugnant and malfeasance. Use his letter or make it your own!
All letters include references to articles if you want to learn more about a topic. |
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Celebrate Interdependence Day |
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Gather: an Interdependence Day Potluck
Hosted by Brown Hope, Gather is an invitation to foster a more interdependent community in Portland. This event will feature opportunities to connect with people and local organizations who are working to positively change their community. We’ll also have a live reenactment from excerpts of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is Your 4th of July?” |
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Ongoing D2 Neighbors Initiatives |
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D2 Neighbors Immigrant Support Initiatives -
D2 PIRC and Mobilize.us Bracelet Brigade
Join Gene at DAVA Beads at 2470 NE Sandy every Monday afternoon from 2 - 3:30 p.m. There’s room for 5 to join Gene at the worktable.
Help Support Mutual Aid and Rapid Response in D2!
ICE isn't done with mass detention and deportations. As of spring 2026, Tom Homan is threatening to surge into sanctuary cities like Portland. Our small but mighty volunteer group is practicing solidarity and planting seeds of community by continuing to help feed families affected by immigration enforcement. The need hasn't gone away. Join us! If you'd like to know more, contact Anna S. Please tell us about yourself, including any immigrant support work you’ve done, and/or note other D2 folks you know.
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BIG THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S FINANCIAL DONORS to our ActBlue account: New donors Peter and Mary, and recurring donors Janis, Susan, Cory, Victoria, Scott, and Nora. You all lift us up and keep us going forward and growing in strength and skill! |
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Finally! We are awaiting our new supply of D2 lawn signs - thanks to all who have sent in a pre-order. We are working with a local union shop this time, and the base cost will be a bit higher than working with online out-of-state producers - $7.75 per sign. We will gladly accept donations of $10 or more to continue to support our ongoing organizing work. Email us at district2neighbors@gmail.com to reserve yours!
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Help Us Fund Our Activism! |
Your contributions support the direct costs of our activism. Funding is needed to pay for supplies, activities, and mutual aid donations in District 2. Please consider giving today. |
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Weekly Events from D2 & Other Indivisibles |
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Sunday
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Honk & Wave - Our Corners
Noon - 1 p.m. at NE Multnomah and NE 16th
Organized by friends in the Lloyd District
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Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28: Good in the Hood 2026. Lillis-Albina Park. Portland’s longest-running multicultural music and food festival, rooted in the historic Albina community, a space for Black and Brown artists, small businesses, families, and community organizations to come together, celebrate culture, and strengthen economic opportunity. More info.
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July 8-11: Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium 2026 - Explore the wonders of Improv this summer. Improv is a powerful tool for anyone interested in learning how to deeply listen, appreciate and be profoundly present with other humans. "You’ve probably heard the phrase: 'Yes and…' My 'yes and' is 'Improv can save the world!' What’s yours?" This symposium is perfect for anyone who wants to build community, activate their own personal development, and learn how improv pushes the boundaries of art, communication, activism, and more. Learn more and REGISTER TODAY!
Remember to check Mobilize or the Portland Metro Indivisible Network Linktree for opportunities with Indivisible and allies.
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