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The Democratic Party for Benton County Oregon, the bluest little county in America. Website: https://bentondemocrats.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BentonDemocrats?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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๐Ÿ””Come down to the Courthouse as we demand ICE OUTโŒ๐ŸงŠ The Crowd is growing!

#corvallis
#Oregon
#iceout

30.01.2026 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ””It's not too late to join the Free America walkout! Come join us at the Benton County Courthouse. โŒ๐ŸงŠ

21.01.2026 00:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"The statement that the United States will 'run' Venezuela is an act of imperialism so brazen that puts even Vladamir Putinโ€™s Russia to shame. Congress MUST act. This type of action cannot be allowed on the international stage."

04.01.2026 02:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"It is the result of a presidency left unchecked by a congress that no longer knows how to exercise its own powers and ignores actions so flagrantly illegal that there is no rational justification for their complacency."

04.01.2026 02:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A statement regarding President Trump's actions in Venezuela:

"President Trumpโ€™s action of deposing a foreign head of state is an illegal act of war and conquest. It is the result of a presidency left unchecked by a congress that no longer knows how to exercise its own powers and ignores actions so flagrantly illegal that there is no rational justification for their complacency. The statement that the United States will 'run' Venezuela is an act of imperialism so brazen that puts even Vladamir Putinโ€™s Russia to shame. Congress MUST act. This type of action cannot be allowed on the international stage."

A statement regarding President Trump's actions in Venezuela: "President Trumpโ€™s action of deposing a foreign head of state is an illegal act of war and conquest. It is the result of a presidency left unchecked by a congress that no longer knows how to exercise its own powers and ignores actions so flagrantly illegal that there is no rational justification for their complacency. The statement that the United States will 'run' Venezuela is an act of imperialism so brazen that puts even Vladamir Putinโ€™s Russia to shame. Congress MUST act. This type of action cannot be allowed on the international stage."

A statement regarding President Trump's actions in Venezuela:

"President Trumpโ€™s action of deposing a foreign head of state is an illegal act of war and conquest."

04.01.2026 02:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oregon immigration lawyers say they face more restrictions under Trump โ€ข Oregon Capital Chronicle Plaintiffs are asking U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken to require that immigration officials give people detained access to their counsel.

To learn more: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/19/o...

22.12.2025 21:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸคฌICE is still trampling the fifth amendment, as their campaign of harassment continues. A new lawsuit could help push back on these violations. To learn more, see the comment section.

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22.12.2025 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ˜ƒCome check out the Benton County Democrats Central Committee meeting this Thursday at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

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19.11.2025 08:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธThanks for coming to the Oregon Priorities Tour: Corvallis Townhall. We got to hear responses from @agdanrayfield.bsky.social, @sensgb.bsky.social, and Representative Sarah Finger McDonald to our concerns and questions.

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15.11.2025 00:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Friends who knew her described her drive and commitment for the people of Benton County. Her tireless work shaped Benton County and will continue to benefit future generations.

13.11.2025 23:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In 2004, voting with former Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo, Modrell brought Benton County to the national spotlight by voting to suspend issuing all marriage licenses while the courts wrestled with Benton County's commitment to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

13.11.2025 23:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"The Benton County Democrats are saddened to hear of the passing of former longtime Benton County Commissioner Linda Modrell. Modrell was a champion for Benton County residents and equality.

13.11.2025 23:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Demand Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

Read about it here:
www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-r...

13.11.2025 03:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We deserve to know if DHS is replacing a search and rescue helicopter crew with an ICE facility in Newport. Senator Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle want answers.

13.11.2025 03:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿค”Come hear from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, and Representative Sarah Finger McDonald tonight at 6 PM.

12.11.2025 22:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump administration tells states to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won't โ€ข Oregon Capital Chronicle The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion.

Read about it here:
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/09/r...

10.11.2025 03:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What kind of person, let alone the President tries to rip food out the mouths of the hungry? The Republican party and their ludicrous leaders should be ashamed of themselves. Republicans are asleep at the wheel and the country is in danger.

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10.11.2025 03:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸคขThis illustrates just some of the issues Benton County Residents have had with the coffin Butte Landfill.

07.11.2025 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oregon SNAP benefits to be fully funded for November, Gov. Kotek says โ€ข Oregon Capital Chronicle The governor's state of emergency over hunger in the state will remain until "the uncertainty from the federal government is resolved."

๐Ÿฅ–๐ŸŽKeep fighting for Oregon's most vulnerable families! There's no reason for a child to starve, or a senior to lose healthcare while the President builds his ballroom or wastes money on some new vanity project.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/07/o...

07.11.2025 18:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown โ€ข Oregon Capital Chronicle This report has been updated. WASHINGTON โ€” The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could...

Read about it here:
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/03/r...

04.11.2025 19:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅ–Half of Novemberโ€™s SNAP benefits are incoming after Congressional Republicans were called on the carpet for using starvation as a bargaining tactic in shutdown negotiations.

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04.11.2025 19:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lawsuit update re: National Guard in Portland

Trial, day 1: 
Law enforcement witnesses describe โ€œstartlingโ€ tactics from ICE officers

Lawsuit update re: National Guard in Portland Trial, day 1: Law enforcement witnesses describe โ€œstartlingโ€ tactics from ICE officers

What happened: 
Wednesday 10/29 through Friday 10/31, weโ€™re in trial in the district court putting on evidence showing that the federal governmentโ€™s deployment of National Guard is unlawful and unnecessary. 

On Wednesday, our witnesses - entirely local and state law enforcement officers in uniform - described how federal agents at the ICE building used โ€œstartlingโ€ excessive force and testified that local law enforcement was sufficient to handle 
any criminal activity.

What happened: Wednesday 10/29 through Friday 10/31, weโ€™re in trial in the district court putting on evidence showing that the federal governmentโ€™s deployment of National Guard is unlawful and unnecessary. On Wednesday, our witnesses - entirely local and state law enforcement officers in uniform - described how federal agents at the ICE building used โ€œstartlingโ€ excessive force and testified that local law enforcement was sufficient to handle any criminal activity.

What's next: 
Thursday will mostly consist of the federal governmentโ€™s case, including witness testimony from DHS and ICE officials. We will cross-examine those witnesses.

Weโ€™ll continue to make our case that National Guard deployment in Oregon is unlawful and unnecessary - and weโ€™ll continue to share updates as we have them.

What's next: Thursday will mostly consist of the federal governmentโ€™s case, including witness testimony from DHS and ICE officials. We will cross-examine those witnesses. Weโ€™ll continue to make our case that National Guard deployment in Oregon is unlawful and unnecessary - and weโ€™ll continue to share updates as we have them.

This week, weโ€™re in trial in the district court putting on evidence showing that the federal governmentโ€™s deployment of National Guard is unlawful and unnecessary.

Here's what happened on day 1 and what's next:

30.10.2025 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 54 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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๐ŸŽƒ You don't have to be tricked by radical Republicans like Christine Drazan just because Halloween is right around the corner.

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28.10.2025 18:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
U.S. REP VAL HOYLE

TELEPHONE TOWN HALL

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

Fill out the link below to join

U.S. REP VAL HOYLE TELEPHONE TOWN HALL WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fill out the link below to join

This shutdown is now days away from becoming the longest in history. With the continuing chaos in D.C. & worsening impacts locally, I will host another telephone town hall ON WEDNESDAY to hear from you, answer your questions, & share more about my work in D.C. & here at home.

Fill out โฌ‡๏ธ to join!

27.10.2025 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Trump and Republican Leadership want to:
*Build a $250M white house ballroom
*Give $20B to Argentina
*Starve Americans

Trump and Republican Leadership want to: *Build a $250M white house ballroom *Give $20B to Argentina *Starve Americans

President Trump delivers! He Delivers hunger for Americans while building a ballroom for himself and giving away money to his allies. Call our Representatives and tell them not to back down.

Senator Jeff Merkley 202-224-3753

Senator Rony Wyden 202-224-5244

Congresswoman Val Hoyle 202-225-6416

24.10.2025 03:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Benton County Democrats oppose the expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill and encourage the public to show their support for denial of the conditional use permit request.๐Ÿคข๐Ÿคฎ

21.10.2025 19:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Coffin Butte Landfill expansion hearings,
Oct. 22 & 23, 530-10 pm, Benton county fairgrounds auditorium

Coffin Butte Landfill expansion hearings, Oct. 22 & 23, 530-10 pm, Benton county fairgrounds auditorium

๐Ÿค”The hearings for the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion begin tomorrow, 5:30 PM at the Benton County Fairgroundsโ€™ Auditorium building. Hear reports from Benton Countyโ€™s staff and Republic Services as well as the start of verbal testimony from the public.

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21.10.2025 19:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โŒ๐Ÿ‘‘Come say "hi", we're down at the Benton County Courthouse for No Kings! Everyone's having a great time.

18.10.2025 20:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Come say "hi" to us at the No Kings Protest outside the Benton County Courthouse!

18.10.2025 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Come join the Benton County Democrats for their monthly Central Committee meeting!

#oregon
#bentoncounty

16.10.2025 17:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0