Just over one year after Trump met privately with oil industry executives and requested $1 billion worth of contributions to his campaign, the Trump Regime is returning the favor, enacting Big Oil’s agenda and erasing environmental protections. Across the country, including here in Oregon, organizations are working together to put a stop to this egregious corruption.

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TAKING A STAND AGAINST CORRUPTION

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Big Oil got a massive gift from the Trump Regime’s Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, who in recent weeks announced plans to eliminate the regulation of climate and public health protections, including vehicle pollution standards. 

For everyday people, this would be a disaster for our health, our climate, and our ability to breathe clean air. For Big Oil, the erasure of pollution limits would allow them to ignore the public health impacts of fossil fuels in the name of corporate profits.

But this is about more than clean air protections. Right now, corruption is thriving because an authoritarian ruler and wealthy corporations share the same goal: maximizing their own profits, no matter the cost to everyday Americans.  

As a reminder, this decision by the Trump Regime follows a private dinner between Trump and oil industry executives last year during which he reportedly requested $1 billion worth of campaign contributions. Big Oil delivered, donating $445 million last year alone. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics has also reported that members of the Trump Regime hold around $2.25 million in Big Oil stocks. 

Most of us believe that corruption has no place in our democracy. That’s why it’s critical that we raise our voices today to protect clean air and reject corruption.

HOW WE'RE FIGHTING BACK: 

• Use this quick tool from Oregon League of Conservation Voters to say NO to the EPA’s corporate giveaway, which threatens our environment, clean air, and public health.

PROTECTING VOTER DATA

WHAT'S HAPPENING: The State of Oregon administers free and fair vote-by-mail elections, not the federal government. Yet last month, the Trump Regime’s Department of Justice requested sensitive voter data from states. This week, Oregon’s Secretary of State responded, rejecting attempts to obtain Oregonians’ personal data and affirming Oregon’s oversight of our state elections. 

This pushback is a reminder that we, the people, and the politicians we elect here in Oregon have the power to fight back and defend our constitutional rights.

HOW WE'RE FIGHTING BACK: 

• Read and share this article from Democracy Docket about the Secretary of State’s complete response to the Trump Regime’s DOJ.

SUPPORTING & CARING FOR OREGONIANS

WHAT'S HAPPENING: As the Trump Regime attacks access to gender affirming care, The Outside In Program is offering support for folks to navigate name and gender changes on their IDs.

HOW WE'RE SUPPORTING OREGONIANS:

• Spread the word about this important resource.

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STAY INVOLVED

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EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL CAMPAIGN

Equal Rights for All is a ballot initiative for the November 2026 election. If passed, it will affirm the right to an abortion, contraception, and IVF; transgender healthcare; and same-gender marriage in the Oregon Constitution.

• Sign the Petition to get the Equal Rights for All measure on the ballot

• Sign up to volunteer and help the campaign gather signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot

• Donate to the campaign

• Host a fundraiser for the campaign

OREGON FOR ALL

Oregon for All is a coalition that advances immigrant rights to build a more welcoming state. They are partnering with the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition to ensure immigrants know their rights and are protected.

• Sign up to volunteer with the PIRC rapid response team

• Learn more about Oregon for All

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