Democrats of Jefferson County Oregon

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.

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

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.

Stay free

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.

Senator Jeff Merkley will speak to our statewide group of Neighborhood Leaders on Monday, January 26th at 6pm. If you're ready to join one of the most effective forces in Oregon politics, or if you're interested in finding out more about this exciting program, register to join at DPO.org/NLP2026!

Senator Ron Wyden introduces legislation to ensure aid to Gaza and create accountability for Israel.

Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation

We don't have anything to say about this actually. It sadly speaks for itself. Oregon voted Chavez-DeRemer out of office and she got kicked up stairs. Sad. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/b...

Join our Crook County Friends tomorrow for a protest against the shootings of Renée Good and the other people hurt and killed by ICE. TOMORROW January 14 in Prineville.

Please be aware of the possibility that folks advocating violence are there to do just that; the person in America who most wants violence in protests, who would most benefit from it, is living at 1600 Pennsylvania. This is happening. And we are stopping it. cmarmitage.substack.com/p/my-first-7...

A graphic of Jerome Powell buttoning his suit with text above that reads, "Fed Chair Jerome Powell."

"Public service requires standing firm in the face of threats."

Don't take the bait. Everyone in the know is asking. Don't take the bait.

Bill of Rights Showdown - 2025Featuring the Democratic Oregon Congressional District 2 Candidatesorganized by the Jackson County Democrats An introduction to... Bill of Rights Showdown

The four Dems vying for Cliff Bentz seat got together for a game of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me on the Bill of Rights. Are YOU having this much fun, Cliff? www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQBA...

Minnesota and everyone: Don't take the bait.

BIG: 5 Republicans voted with Democrats to advance the war powers resolution and say HELL NO to Trump trampling the Constitution to attack Venezuela. This was the discharge petition; we’ll have another vote to pass it. I’ll keep you posted. We’re fighting like hell to get this done.

Senator Ron Wyden will be joining us at the Madras Preforming Arts Center on January, 16th at 1pm-2pm for a town hall. We would love to see and hear from all of you. Make sure to bring your tough questions!
412 SE Buff St, Madras, OR 97741

Jack Smith testified to Congress he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election."
In other words, he could prove in court that Trump attempted a coup.

Call Cliff

Also, the Epstein files.