02.20.12
CrITICal mass A Day of Action. Gray skies, a little wind chill and a sprinkling of rain could do nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 2,000 Oregonians who came to Salem on President's Day. ¶ Red balloons and handmade signs with deeply personal messages dotted the crowd of educators, parents, students, labor advocates, healthcare workers and community members. ¶ At the podium, champions of public services spoke to values, experiences and dreams for a stronger Oregon. ¶ And as the rally ended, the crowd marched inside the Capitol, where chants for a better tomorrow echoed from the House to the Senate Chamber. ¶ It was a day that captured the Oregonian spirit. It was Our Day. Photo essay By Thomas Patterson
More than 2,000 Oregonians at the State Capitol