#findyoursafespace

[krixbeeble]

Beautifully Protected. It's well and fine to be guarded, but it also feels really good to be open and share pieces of yourself that would otherwise be unknown.The more I practice the art of sharing in the spaces I feel welcome to do so, the more nourished I feel~ 🌵 #findyoursafespace #blossoming #cactus #cactusflower #desertlife #desertblossoms #protectyourself (at Roswell, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvNtE4leSJ/?igshid=169k45yealisj

[portlandprogressives-blog]

Pathetic Meltdown

Don’t worry Portland, despite your irrational xenophobic fear of Republicans, we’re not the ones you need fear. Everything will probably be okay. If we survived eight years of Obama we can get through this.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnQNFBHHs6wDon’t worry Portland, despite your irrational xenophobic fear of Republicans, we’re not the ones you need fear. Everything will probably be okay. If we survived eight years of Obama we can get through this.Today the City of Portland suffered a collective meltdown as their progressive fantasy came to a screeching halt with Donald Trump’s stunning victory over Hillary Clinton.

The shock and despair was almost palpable as they went scrambling in search of a safe space to hide. But fortunately city officials were there to lend a sympathetic hand and offer words of encouragement to their downhearted coworkers:

Dear City team,

This has been a very divisive election season. It is now over and time to come together. The results of the presidential election have, however, created shock, fear, and anxiety among many City employees today.

There are folks who are saying, “Everything will be okay.” Their intentions are good, but the truth is, it does not feel that way for many employees. Please understand that many in the Portland community feel that they will be ignored, harassed, or marginalized just because of what they look like, what they sound like, what first language they speak, what headdress or clothing they may wear, what disability they may have, who they love, and how they may look at life in a non-corporate, non-business, humanistic way. Now, more than ever, we need to look out for and support our co-workers and recognize that while you personally may not have any concerns, others do. Please do not minimize their perspectives. We have to believe, and explain to our children, that hate and fear are not our allies. We have to be prepared to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves.  

Take time to breathe, reflect, talk with each other, respect each other, and re-commit to making this city, this state, and this country a better place for everyone. The Office of Equity will remain steadfast in its commitment to bringing greater equity to the City of Portland.

Peace and Blessings for all,

Dante J. James

Director, Office of Equity and Human Rights

Of course, those who really have reason to fear today are the Trump supporters like this white man who was brutally beaten by a gang of angry black Hillary supporters in this shocking hate-crime:

Don’t worry Portland, despite your irrational xenophobic fear of Republicans, we’re not the ones you need fear. Everything will probably be okay. If we survived eight years of Obama we can get through this.