State AGs (incl OR & WA) sent a letter to Vanguard, Fidelity & Schwab for freezing customer donations to @splcenter.org. Caving to political bullying doesn't just ignore what donors want, it directly threatens free speech for groups fighting for civil rights and democracy. More:

We are outraged by today’s verdict in the #Spokane3 trial, but we remain committed to defending democracy, immigrant justice, and civil rights. www.rangemedia.co/spokane-9-pr...

Voting by mail is how we do elections in Oregon, and that’s the choice states get to make. President Trump doesn’t get to control that. This isn’t over - we will keep fighting to protect every Oregonian’s access to the ballot. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

The ACLU of Wyoming just filed a critical lawsuit challenging the Laramie County Sheriff's unilateral decision to sign 287(g) agreements with ICE — Check out their 🧵

Our Culture Lab Program Director, Kim Warnick, says she's "received an influx of concern from independent venues and artists as ICE and CBP ramp up violent tactics as arts and culture programming continue to be under attack..." Read at The Fader: www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/h...

We honor those who lost their lives in military service. And we remember that the freedoms people for—safety, dignity, democracy, and the right to speak freely—require all of us to keep defending them here at home. Inclusive democracy is something we practice together.

We stand with the Southern Poverty Law Center and will continue to defend democracy and all its rights and freedoms. Speaking out against hate is not a crime, using research & advocacy is not a crime, protecting communities is not a crime. civilrights.org/resource/sig...

Today’s House Judiciary Committee on @SPLCenter was a shameful spectacle designed to send a message to every civil rights organization in America: submit to this administration's will or you are next. #DissentIsNotACrime

The far right took a walloping in Idaho’s GOP primaries this week. Bryan Clark's piece looks at what those losses could signal, and why grievance politics doesn't always land the way candidates expect.

WSC Statement on the San Diego Islamic Center Shooting Resource: “Countering and Dismantling Islamophobia: A Comprehensive Guide for Individuals and Organizations” (ISPU): ispu.org/toolkits-and...

With few options for our communities to hold ICE agents responsible for violence and misconduct, we need local government to step up and demand accountability. These charges are an important step in that direction. apnews.com/article/minn...

Immigration raids thrive on fear and confusion. They profit when we don’t know our rights. But venues aren't just businesses, they're community spaces that protect our crew and crowd. Get ready, stay calm, and know the law. Read the full piece and get the guide: buff.ly/CM1gxCI

Independent venues are where local democracy happens. But corporate monopolies are squeezing independent rooms and artists to pad their own pockets. Today, NIVA is on Capitol Hill fighting back. Read the receipts: www.nivassoc.org/statements/2...

International Museum Day reminder: Some of the most important histories live in memory, organizing, and community. No on 9 Remembered revisits Oregon’s 1992 defeat of anti-LGBTQIA+ ballot measures, and the lessons that still matter for defending inclusive democracy today. noon9remembered.org

Anti-LGBTQIA+ attacks are part of broader anti-democracy movements rooted in fear and exclusion. This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia Day, we honor the organizers, educators, students, families, and communities building a democracy where everyone belongs.

People inside the military are asking hard questions right now, and they deserve real support. The GI Rights Hotline offers free, confidential help: 877-447-4487 girightshotline.org Also: aboutfaceveterans.org commondefense.us Communities are safer when conscience matters more than fear.

#OTD in 2022, 10 Black people were killed in a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. We remember the victims and continue to call for action against extremist violence and white supremacy. #TheMarchContinues

Four years ago today, a white supremacist killed 10 Black Americans in Buffalo — driven by increasingly normalized racist, antisemitic, & xenophobic extremism. These conspiracy theories now shape policy, endanger rights, & remind us: our safety is bound together.

Ribbit. Resist. Repeat. 🐸💚 Hope isn’t passive. It’s something we build together by defending inclusive democracy, protecting each other, and refusing to let fear win. Today’s soundtrack: “Frogs of Portland” by @anaegge.bsky.social. #NationalFrogJumpingDay

The Variable Grad Project Series, Part 2: Theme: Community Safety Saturday | May 16, 2026 | 4pm-7pm Free! All-ages! 📍 Turn Turn Turn 8 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211

"We would never sit in these bodies and say that ranchers can only be represented by vegans." @staceyabrams.com in Tennessee today discussing what the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act in Callais means for Black Americans – and every American.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re honoring the educators who show up every day for every student. Educators who are building classrooms rooted in care, curiosity, and belonging. 🍎 (1/6)

Good news: Media Matters won a major case against the FTC, forcing the agency to drop its investigation and agree not to pursue similar action again. A real win for free speech. Read:

May the Fourth be with you!

Introducing the Variable Grad Project Series! Free! All-ages! Turn Turn Turn 8 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 Future Thinking - May 9th, 4-7pm Community Safety - May 16th, 4-7pm Civic Engagement - May 23rd, 4-7pm

Youth Rally for May Day ✊🏽 📆 TOMORROW (Friday, May 1) ⏰ 4pm Youth March | 5pm Rally 📍Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Learn more at www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

➡️ TOMORROW ⬅️ May 01, 2026, people from across Oregon will gather in Salem at the Oregon State Capitol to stand in solidarity with workers' rights and demand an end to mass deportations. 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿💪🏼💪🏾💪 Join us in Salem or find your nearest event at daywithoutanimmigrantor.com

Venues = community spaces. You set the tone, and safety is part of that. If immigration agents or law enforcement show up, don't wing it. Be ready. 🔗 buff.ly/k3lY1hT *Not legal advice, but legally reviewed.

Calling all Washington State family and friends: We’re just days away from May Day— are you ready? Visit linktr.ee/waforall to find your local May Day event!

Shoutout to our #OneSixComics fam on this National Superhero Day! 🦸🏽🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏿‍♂️🦸🏼🦸🏾‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Spokane Youth Rally for May Day ✊🏽 📆 Friday, May 1 ⏰ 4pm Youth March | 5pm Rally 📍Riverfront Red Wagon 507 S Howard St., Spokane, WA, 99201 Learn more at buff.ly/nzg8nOD

Western States Center’s Statement on Attempted Assassination During the White House Correspondents' Dinner www.westernstatescenter.org/pressrelease...

IN ONE WEEK! On Friday, May 01, 2026, people from all throughout Oregon will gather in Salem, at the Oregon State Capitol, to stand in solidarity for workers' rights and demand an end to mass deportations. 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿💪🏼💪🏾💪 Join us in Salem or find your nearest event at daywithoutanimmigrantor.com

We are very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security advisory. This comes following 404 Media reporting that the FBI accessed Signal message notification content via iOS despite the app being deleted.

A judge ordered the release of a trans migrant from Eloy Detention Facility, highlighting concerns about safety and due process in immigration detention. Everyone deserves dignity and protection. lookoutnews.org/judge-orders...

From the ballroom to *Forbes* ✨ Our 2025 Defending Democracy Fellow alum, Colby King, is getting national recognition for turning culture into economic power through Kiki Arts Collaborative. www.forbes.com/sites/afdhel...

SPLC has been indicted over efforts to monitor violent groups. Civil rights leaders warn that this is part of a broader attack on the civil rights movement. We must reject federal efforts to intimidate those working to protect our rights. Read more: buff.ly/zy1st7C

Happy National Library Workers Day to the people doing community care, crisis response, & democracy defense all under the label "library staff." We built a toolkit to help push back: buff.ly/15A4K1v

Pedestals concentrate power. They discourage dissent. What if we built Idaho community differently?  idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/06/p...

What does IMLS do, and why does it matter? The answers might surprise you! Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! bit.ly/3WkmIWG via @everylibrary.bsky.social #fundlibraries #saveimls #library #libraries

Thanks for all the 39th birthday love 💛 We appreciate everyone who stuck with our very cute, very chaotic, questionably-managed content. Regular programming resumes soon… Once the treats run out!

Our resident style icon and Assistant Program Manager - Monitoring & Training, Rocket, has been perusing fashion magazines from 1987 and wanted to show you a few of his favorites 👗👡👛 What's your favorite fashion era?

Our last year in our 30s??? 🙀 Our Assistant Common Good Program Director, Chaka, was just as surprised as we were. I guess time flies when you're defending democracy! 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻💪

Our Assistant Culture Lab Program Director, Toast, KNOWS you've been waiting on the number one hit on Billboard charts from April 20, 1987! He's thrilled to announce that it was ”I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin and George Michael!

Our Assistant Momentum Program Manager, Albert, brings us the hit number two on the Billboard charts from April 20, 1987, and it's an absolute classic— "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House 🎶 And no worries, today's takeover isn't over yet!

Our Assistant Culture Lab Program Manager, Pistachio, brings us the number three hit on the Billboard charts from April 20, 1987— Prince's "Sign o'the Times" 😻😻😻

Rosie, our Assistant Director of Programs, is vibing to the number four song on the Billboard charts on this day, 39 years ago— Jody Watley's "Looking For A New Love" 😍 😍 😍

Shoutout to our Assistant Momentum Program Senior Organizer, Lola, for kicking off our "Top 5 Singles" countdown! On April 20, 1987, the number five song on the Billboard Charts was “(I Just) Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew 🎧

Our Assistant Deputy Co-Directors, Wally and Gilli, would like to remind you that May 01 is both May Day and Day Without An Immigrant (DWAI)! You can learn more by visiting our friends over at protect-oregon.com for all the latest updates.

Our Assistant Executive Director (for the day), Buoy, presents the top five movies in the U.S. on April 20, 1987! What were the top-ranked movies on your birthday? Inquiring minds want to know!