Protect Our Progress Coalition

Protect Our Progress Coalition (PopC) is a grassroots intersectional movement that facilitates solidarity and communication among progressive groups in Central Oregon. In this uncertain time of political upheaval, decades worth of progress is under threat. We recognize that unity is our greatest source of power in a democracy, and as lines between environmentalism, economic justice, and social justice have been crumbling, our goal is to channel the new and furious progressive energy from national politics into intersectional, local issues in Central Oregon

3 protests

May 18, 2017, 6:00 pm

Bend, OR

Local Progressive Convening 2

Some of you may remember the gathering we had at Trinity Episcopal (the "Bend Progressive Conference"), in March, where we learned more about what each of us is doing in the community and made a roster of local progressive groups. We'd like to...

May 1, 2017, 7:30 am

Bend, OR

May Day rally at Bend High - solidarity with immigrants

May 1, often recognized as International Worker’s Day, is being marked by hundreds of events around the nation to recognize the important role that immigrants play in our communities. Educators across Oregon plan to observe the day by wearing...

April 22, 2017, 3:00 pm

Bend, OR

March for Science BEND!

A short march will start in front of the Bend-LaPine Schools Education Center in Downtown Bend.  March for Science will have an informational booth at the Earth Day Festival.