Newsletter
Equal Rights for All Amendment: The Path Forward
How to move forward after the Equal Rights for All Coalition decision not to proceed with Initiative Petition 33 initiatives.
Read More >Phishing (not Fishing) and Why It Isn’t Phun
Don’t be duped by online criminals. Fake emails asking for money are as old as the internet. But cyber fraud is sophisticated, and it can be easy to be drawn in when a familiar name lands in your inbox.Democrats right here in Multnomah County and across the country are targets.
Read More >Five things you can do right now to prepare for the fight we’re in
MultDems! Here are our suggestions for how to be an effective activist right now. First, add your elected officials contact info to your phone. Next, start calling about the issues that matter to you.
Read More >What happened in Chicago…
Last week, in an exciting celebratory Roll Call, the delegates from each state & US territory cast their votes declaring Vice President Kamala Harris the official Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. On Wednesday night, Governor Walz humbly accepted the nomination in an emotional, family-focused message. And on Thursday night, the ticket was united on stage, as VP Harris gave her powerful acceptance speech. Enjoy this look back at the spectacular, joy-filled event.
Read More >Multnomah Democrats First Vice Chair Vacancy and Election Announcement
The Multnomah County Democrats will elect a new Vice Chair 1 at their June Central Committee meeting.
Read More >Why Run for Portland City Council?
Portland’s city government will look dramatically different starting in January 2025. The election of 12 new city council members (3 from each of 4 districts around the city), plus a new mayor and city auditor, will happen in November 2024. That’s a long way off! So, why are so many people already declaring their intent to run? And, why should YOU consider running? Get the info and important dates and links here.
Read More >Let’s vote! Special District Election on May 16
Democrats in Multnomah County must vote in the May 16, 2023 special district election, particularly in in races where the extreme right (aka MAGA Republicans) is trying to infiltrate, especially with east county school board and MESD contests.
Dannelle D. Stevens explores the some stats about local voting in off-season elections. ow voter turnout means that even small efforts can make a big difference in the outcomes! It also means these districts are very vulnerable to being taken over by negative forces as we have seen in school districts across the US.
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 >New: Oregon Arts and Culture Caucus
Celebrating the launch of the Oregon Arts and Culture Caucus on February 27, at Salem’s Elsinore Theatre. Hundreds of arts organizations from around the state, along with dozens of state legislators, attended the event. MultDem state rep Rob Nosse is coordinating the bipartisan caucus.
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