County Democrat Reader Cover October 2019: Battle-scarred American Flag.New Edition of County Democrat Reader

Read the innovative and passionate thinking of our community. From climate change to the homelessness to the Southern border, our CDR authors look deep into the important issues around us.

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New Articles in the County Democrat Reader

Racial Inclusivity: Real Work or Show?

By Racial Inclusivity Work Group Co-chair GM Garcia

Together we will build something sustainable that builds capacity so that any one of us can go away and Racial Inclusivity no longer needs a name (or special group). We’re changing a paradigm by doing The Real Work. Read more

Climate Change Response: Global and Individual

By Jim Kahan

EVERYBODY, but especially the US, needs to abandon the “not invented here” and “a chance to make money” mentalities. If somebody else develops a good practice, use it.

Read more

Common Cause Across the Wall

By Sam Kahl

I believe that Mexico and the United States are destined to become a great people, joined together in a common cause. Three reasons for saying this are: opportunity, history and defeating a common threat.

Read more

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Coming Events

  • Legislative Liaison Training
    November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Multnomah County Democrats, 3551 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA

  • MCD Budget Committee Meeting
    November 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Multnomah County Democrats, 3551 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA

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