At MRG Foundation, we have a somewhat unique opportunity to see across issues, across communities, and across the state. From Ashland to Scappoose and from Coos Bay to La Grande, MRG’s grantees, donors, and leaders work in nearly every county and come from every movement. Read our analysis of the current issues, strategies, and events that are shaping Oregon's social justice movements.
Yes, it’s definitely election season. As besieged as I’ve felt with all of the information about what choices I should make on this year’s ballot, I look at the many emails, letters, and postcards I’ve received from organizations and candidates and I find myself inspired. I’ve been reminded by the passion, the energy and the […]
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Together with supporters from as far away as Medford, Bend, and Portland, we enjoyed great food, music, and connections with allies for social justice!
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Those of us who work for social justice have certain moments— ones where we ask ourselves, “Is this conversation really happening? What year is this? Haven’t we moved a bit closer to our vision of justice than this?” We have moments where we confront entrenched bigotry, hatred, and injustice in a way that leaves us […]
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Traveling around Oregon is one of the lost treasures for me; done too infrequently now that I’m back into doing a job that combines multitasking and administration, project management and lots of outreach; listening to, learning from and teaching social justice work within diverse communities. I also push the pen around the page and burn […]
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At a young age, I was developing a powerful sense of where I could be in the world, even though it seemed to conflict with the small, invisible places that others predetermined for me. As an individual, I wanted to make my vision larger and freer than the stereotypes and marginalization that others were comfortable […]
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