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Opinion: Defend Democracy Against Fascism in Tennessee
Michael Burleson, Chair of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County, applauds the moral courage of Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson in standing up for the safety of Tennessee children. I condemn the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the Tennessee legislature.
Read More >Opinion: Rene Gonzalez’s Tent Ban is Cruel
In February, Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez banned Portland Street Response from distributing tents to the houseless citing fire danger. Multnomah County Democrats Chair Michael Burleson urges Gonzales to reverse course on this response to the housing crisis in Portland.
Read More >After the Election: Anxiety?
Post-election anxiety? Here are three things Democrats can do to move forward.
Read More >Central Committee Endorses two November Ballot Measures
At the August Central Committee meeting, MultDems voted to endorse two measures that will be on the November 2022 ballot. Read more about these and other statewide ballot measures.
Read More >Reflections on the First Official Juneteenth in Oregon
by Damien Grace Covid 19, multiple mass shootings, fuel prices, inflation, Ukraine, homeless crisis, monkey pox, baby formula, Fentanyl overdose, drought, midterms, Roe v. Wade, gun control, increased murder rate, Critical Race Theory, defunding the police and on and on…these are what the news headlines in our country for 2022 have been so far. Right…
Read More >A brief history of the racial culture in Oregon and why Juneteenth matters
Today, Oregon is known as one of the most broad-minded states in the country. It has consistently for years been placed in polls as one of the top 10 most liberal states to live in. Portland, the state’s largest city, has hosted the most continuous Black Lives Matter protest in the nation. It is…
Read More >Multnomah Republican party solicits Proud Boys Security Team
On May 1st, 2021, the Multnomah County Republican Party signed a contract with a known affiliate of the Proud Boys to provide a security team for a private meeting… to expel the county GOP chairman Stephen Lloyd, who has said to have been criticized for attempting to make the Multnomah County GOP more inclusive…
Read More >#runforsomething: MultDems Candidate Training February 27th
Your community needs you! Are you ready to take the leap and run for elected office? School board and other positions are coming up in the May Election and MultDems want to help you get started. Democracy runs on our representation and involvement! Those who hold these positions make a difference now. They are also…
Read More >January 2021 Central Committee: Thursday the 14th.
NOTE: The deadline to submit your nomination for Chair, Vice Chair 1 (training), Vice Chair 2 (credentialing), Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer and Technology Officer is Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at 8 PM Any Democrat living in Multnomah County may run! The Democratic Party of Multnomah County Central Committee meets Thursday, January 14, 2021 ONLINE ZOOM…
Read More >2020 Election: Celebration and Gratitude
In Multnomah County, you, our local Democrats, our volunteers and our donors have inspired me and inspired all of us. From our committee leaders and committee members who do the behind the scenes work to the District Leaders, PCP’s, Neighborhood Leaders and all of you who have engaged with the Election Hub; we have done…
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