Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy A Panel Discussion The live panel discussion was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Watch or Listen to the Panel Watch the recorded video of the discussion: Listen to the recorded podcast of the discussion: Watch the video replay on local television stations: Read more
Action opportunity: Write to your Congressperson The week of March 31, the US House of Representatives is expected to consider the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act” (HR 22). According to Nonprofit Vote and other sources, the bill would require proof of citizenship for registering to vote in any and all federal elections (which Read more
Important topics for comments now Do you think Portland should have a city manager? Should city commissioners be elected by districts? Does the Portland City Council need more members? Should the City Council be primarily a legislative body (and not also an administrative one)? League members and the public are Read more
“Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we honor the 92nd anniversary of the birth of civil rights hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of Read more
Speaking out again for better community oversight of police The Portland League has sent testimony to the City Council, supporting Commissioner Hardesty’s proposed charter amendment on police oversight. The City Council will discuss this proposal on Wednesday, July 29, at 3:30. Below is an excerpt from our testimony. You can Read more