Maddi Johnson

Portland, Oregon: Corporate Pride, No! Radical Pride, Yes!

In response to the "official" Pride parade being co-opted by corporations trying to pinkwash themselves, queer workers and oppressed peoples…

July 1, 2024

Portland: People’s Summit Against U.S.-led War

Portland, Oregon On June 8, as U.S. warships docked in Portland’s Willamette River, a wide spectrum of anti-imperialists, representing more…

June 13, 2024

Cuban ambassador visits Portland

By Maddi Johnson and Jey Clayton Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera visited Portland, Oregon, on May 28 to talk about…

June 5, 2024

The U.S and Israel: A record of isolation at the U.N.

“It’s in the world’s interest.” Those words were spoken by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sept. 12 to justify…

October 23, 2023

U.S. imperialists = #1 terrorists

Portland, Oregon At Portland State University amid the bustling farmers’ market, roughly 50 people gathered to call for Cuba to…

June 29, 2023

A tale of class and two tragedies at sea

The recent disasters at sea — in the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic — although 4,000 miles apart, reveal…

June 28, 2023

Nakba in Portland Solidarity with Palestine 

Portland, Oregon U.S. imperialism was in the crosshairs of the Nakba event in Portland on May 21. Speeches and signs…

May 25, 2023

How capitalism drives climate catastrophe

Portland, Oregon Since I moved to Oregon, all I’ve been hearing is: “This weather isn’t normal. It’s too hot in…

May 17, 2023

Celebration of 50 years of people’s struggle in the Philippines

Portland, Oregon April 24 marked the 50th anniversary of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. Branded a terrorist organization…

May 4, 2023

Transphobia – a product of capitalism

Portland, Oregon Note: The following talk was given during the Trans Day of Resistance, March 31 in Portland, Oregon. Johnson…

April 5, 2023