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Climate Justice: What Can One Person Do?
Guest post: The Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan is ready to be submitted to the County Commission on July 16. Tell them and your other electeds that you support this declaration of human rights.
Read More >Commentary: How Local Leaders Are Confronting Trump’s Overreach
by Mike DiNapoli As the Trump administration intensifies pressure on our communities and promotes divisiveness in our cities—from aggressive law enforcement tactics to federal intervention—Oregon’s local leaders are responding swiftly and strategically. Standouts in this effort include Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, representing Oregon’s 1st Congressional District (CD-1), and Portland’s newly elected Mayor, Keith Wilson.Their leadership underscores…
Read More >Why I Write Postcards to Voters
Lifelong Dem Valerie writes that a postcard writing party can make all the difference in local elections. Get resources here for organizing your own postcard or letter writing party!
Read More >Last chance to weigh in on county budget cuts that target programs supporting vulnerable communities
Guest post: The current Multnomah County 2026 budget proposal cuts important programs that assist the most vulnerable members of our community. Contact your commissioner before June 12 to urge them to continue funding these vital, stabilizing services.
Read More >Opinion: Support HB 2002 for Reproductive Rights
A measure introduced into the state legislature, House Bill 2002, proposes to expand access and lower barriers to reproductive and gender-affirming health care. This essay explores the need for this measure and how it would work.
Read More >LET’S KEEP MORE PEOPLE IN HOUSING: Vote ‘YES’ on Measure 26-238
Multnomah County Democrats support Measure 26-238, “Eviction Representation for All” . This measure will raise funds for enhanced tenant service, which can aid neighborhood livability and reduce the future number of newly homeless.
Read More >When the going gets tough…
Notes about the “long game” from an active PCP and slate-dropping canvasser by Philip Quarterman These are tough times, and worse could be coming if the pundits are right about the upcoming election. I am bracing myself. Meantime, I comfort myself with Randy Newman’s words, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And…
Read More >Our Democracy Is Only as Strong as our Vote
The right to vote is extraordinarily unique. Beloved Congressman John Lewis left us with these unforgettable, inspiring words to last for a lifetime: “The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society and we must use it.” Indeed, all of us must exercise our right to vote on…
Read More >Why Labor Is Rising Up
The trend is undeniable. Union victories are on the rise.
Read More >A report from the MultDems Racial Inclusivity Work Group
A report from the MultDems Racial Inclusivity Work Group
by Greg Burrill, RIWG Co-Chair