Democrats of Jefferson County Oregon

Great spread at our Crooked River Ranch social today, meeting County Commissioner candidate Greg Mead.

Oregon senator calls for probe into ICE, CBP funding Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is calling for an independent investigation into how federal immigration agencies are spending funds.

Trump’s lawless federal agents are terrorizing our communities. I’m working to hold them accountable using every tool in the toolbox.

Donald Trump and Christine Drazan want to end Oregon’s vote-by-mail system A 2020 analysis found that states with universal vote-by-mail systems have “essentially zero fraud.”

What’s one thing Trump and Drazan have in common? They want to make it harder to vote.

Ending vote-by-mail disenfranchises eligible voters without increasing election security. Oregon needs leaders who stand up to protect voters - not another Trump wannabe.
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In Oregon, you have until March 10th to sign up to be a PCP. We need you. Doug White's position in rural Washington is just as true here. Share with your neighbors!
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Expected to be the largest protest in history. Join us. No Kings dot org

DPO Chair Nathan Soltz on KOIN TV explaining what he does in the role and what we stand for.

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I timed it. You can become a PCP in two minutes. Join our show of force. Go to the Oregon Secretary of States website and get in on this election year! Questions? Reach out to me. Happy to talk it through.

Government shuts down. US attacks Iran. Food aid taken from Oregonians. The world is full of uncertainty and tragedy. One thing can be certain: Cliff Bentz will not be available for comment.

I live in two Democrat realities: The tough national news and the inspiring work on the ground in my county and rural Democrat networks. Locally, I am inspired by my compatriots. We all see the benefit of the work. Join us. Become a PCP. jeffcodemsoregon.org/2026/02/18/j...

BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.

BLM plans to log millions of acres in Oregon. Maybe let Cliff know what you think of that. (202) 225-6730


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The image is a flyer for "AAPI Know Your Rights Training Call." It features Shasti Conrad, DNC Vice Chair, and Gene Wu, TX House Minority Leader. The event is hosted by the Democratic National Committee, DNC AAPI Caucus, and South Asians for America on February 26 at 7 PM ET. RSVP at win.dnc.org/aaapikyr. The design is yellow and includes red stars on the sides.

As our community faces attacks from the Trump admin, the DNC and South Asians for America are hosting a Know Your Rights training. Join Texas House Minority Leader @genefortexas.bsky.social and DNC Vice Chair @shasti.bsky.social on Thursday, February 26 at 7PM ET!

RSVP now: win.dnc.org/aapikyr

Husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer accused of sexually assaulting 2 staffers Author: Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, Katherine Cook WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman, has been banned from agency headquarters aft...

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Image of John Lewis with white text reading, "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime."

On his birthday, we honor the legacy of John Lewis.

Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black woman state senator, dies at 79 “I know that my presence made a difference,” she said of her time in office. “I know that my voice made a difference.”

Remembering Avel Gordly, Oregon's first Black woman State Senator (and inspiring singer of a Sunday in Church) www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

We have power. There are good results when we use it.

Watching Colbert and Talarico talk today reminds us of the greatness in humility that America can be.

Mid Session Legislative Report for February 2026 February 16, 2026 Horst Meister The Oregon Legislature is about halfway through its even-year short session. The session began on February 2 and is scheduled to end on March 9. Legislators have bee…

Mid session Oregon legislative report by Horst Meister of the Jefferson County Democrats jeffcodemsoregon.org/2026/02/16/m...

Mid Session Legislative Report for February 2026 February 16, 2026 Horst Meister The Oregon Legislature is about halfway through its even-year short session. The session began on February 2 and is scheduled to end on March 9. Legislators have bee…

Mid session Oregon legislative report by Horst Meister of the Jefferson County Democrats jeffcodemsoregon.org/2026/02/16/m...

Seems like a good day to remind everyone that there are no kings in America. Not now, not ever.

Eight years ago today, 17 students and educators were murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. As we honor those we lost, we continue to fight alongside the students and families to put an end to our country’s gun violence epidemic.

The Wyden Siren: Senator’s Cryptic CIA Letter Follows A Pattern That’s Never Been Wrong If you’ve been paying attention to surveillance and civil liberties issues over the past fifteen years, you’ve likely learned to recognize a particular pattern. Senator Ron Wyden will o…

As mentioned by Heather Cox Richardson yesterday, The Wyden Siren has gone off again… www.techdirt.com/2026/02/05/t...

2026 Oregon Legislature is in session. It is yours to direct. The Oregon Legislature has gaveled in. You can and should be heard on the issues you care about. This short session will be at most 35 days. There are bills brewing on abortion, taxes, education, a…

Oregon Legislature is in session. What bills do you want to influence? You can, here is how: jeffcodemsoregon.org/2026/02/04/2...

Feds at Portland ICE facility again deploy chemical agents against protesters The federal response to Sunday protesters was not as immediately severe as the reaction Saturday.

Attacking our communities—including children—is absolutely unacceptable. Peaceful protest is our Constitutional right. Don’t take Trump’s bait.

ICE out of Oregon.

NYT headline about shock overturn of GOP vote.

The heart bleeds…


Democrats win another house seat, narrow the Republican majority. Texas Dems doing the work.


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Exclusive: Democrat’s bill would let people sue ICE over misconduct It’ll be a nonstarter for the Republicans, but will demonstrates the scale of change Democrats now believe is needed.

ICE and CBP are terrorizing our communities and trampling on the Constitution. I wrote a bill to give Americans legal tools to sue and hold lawless agents accountable.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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Changes to Federal Loans Leave Rural Students Behind Changes to student loans by Congress will create more financial hardships for low-income and rural students struggling to repay their loans.

Notably, the Department of Education’s reclassification excluded many advanced degree programs —including those for nursing, physician assistants, physical therapists, business administrators, accountants, architects, educators and social workers. #rural
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To our activist friends: We need to communicate well outside the circles that already understand.