Celebrations
Reflections on Pride 2020
By Rachelle Dixon and Eric Delehoy On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a neighborhood gay bay in New York City. They harassed and brutalized patrons, as they always had. But this time, patrons had had enough. Marsha P. Johnson, a Black Trans Woman, and Sylvia Rivera, a Latina Trans Woman, led patrons…
Read More >Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
A message from Rosa Colquitt, PhD, Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon Black Caucus Juneteenth, (“June” plus “nineteenth”) sometimes called “Jubilee,” indicating the year of freedom from enslavement, or even more simply “Freedom Day,” is indeed a remarkable story commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States. It was June 19, 1865 when Union General…
Read More >Join us at the Holiday Fundraiser! Saturday December 1st!
YOU’RE INVITED Democratic Party of Oregon Annual Holiday Fundraiser December 1, 2018 As in the past, the Multnomah County Democrats are pleased to co-host the Holiday Fundraising Party at the 4th Quarter State Central Committee Meeting. We invite you to attend. Location: Northeast Portland (exact address provided when you purchase a ticket) Time: 6:30 PM…
Read More >A few photos from our lovely Celsi Celebration!
Take a look at a few more pictures here here:
Read More >Thank you Celsi Sponsors!
We thank our sponsors for their generous support: Senator Ron Wyden Senator Jeff Merkley Congressman Earl Blumenauer Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici IBEW, Local 48 Friends of Mazzara’s IATSE Internatonal and District 1 Joint Council of Teamsters 37 Morel Ink/Bill Dickey Willamette Women Democrats Lurelle Robbins Tom Sincic Lisa Wenzlick UFCW 555 Shemia Fagan Steve March Sherry…
Read More >Valentine’s Day Lobby Day for Immigrant Rights
Advocate for immigrant rights this Valentine’s day! Causa will meet with our legislators about how to create more protections for immigrant families across our state. Make your voice heard this Valentine’s day. Can’t make it to Salem? Please call your electeds
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Read More >Come to the Picnic!
The MultDems’ annual picnic wil be held on Thursday, July 14 at Red Sunset Park, 2400 NE Red Sunset Dr in Gresham. Come and meet your fellow Democrats – the fun begins at 6 PM with great food and camaraderie. Feel free to bring a potluck dish to share, or contact John Vandermosten, 50leader@multdems.org, to sign up to bring supplies.…
Read More >2016 Celsi Celebration
In this important election year, the Multnomah County Democratic Party is proud to announce our biggest party and fundraiser of the year: The Celsi Celebration! Named in honor of a super-volunteer and Party leader, Dick Celsi, it’s a time to celebrate good Democrats working to make people’s lives better – and have a good time with…
Read More >Golf Tourney & Banquet to Honor Bill Dickey
The Multnomah County Democratic Party & Basic Rights Oregon celebrate Bill Dickey, “2015 Hero of the Year.” The MultDems and Basic Rights Oregon have joined forces to honor a man who truly personifies all that is good. Please join us and show your appreciation and support for Bill Dickey with a sponsorship, and then party with…
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