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This Looks Like a Game-changer for Climate Science
“We’ve grown leaps and bounds in our ability to collect climate data, particularly in the last 30 years since we’ve had satellites,” says Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist at the Breakthrough Institute, a think tank in Oakland, California. “But at the end of the day, we need to know what is likely to happen in […]
PRESS RELEASE: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Upholds Oregon’s Denial of Key Jordan Cove LNG Permit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 CONTACT: Allie Rosenbluth, 541-816-2240, allie@rogueclimate.org Andrew Hawley, Western Environmental Law Center, 206-487-7250, hawley@westernlaw.org Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Upholds Oregon’s Denial of Key Jordan Cove LNG Permit Potentially fatal blow for fracked gas export terminal and pipeline proposed in Oregon [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission […]
The Election is Over. Now what?
The election is over. The nation has spoken. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will officially become our next President and Vice President. The House maintained its Democratic majority and the Senate became a 50/50 split, with Kamala Harris giving Democrats the majority when votes are tied. This was a historical trifecta win on many fronts. […]
2021 – WATCH US GROW!
THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY DEMOCRATS NEED YOUR HELP! Please join us as we expand our grassroots efforts. It is unfortunate, but southern and rural Oregon democrats are often left out of the conversations at the state level. We hope to change that with your help, as we amplify our voices by building a stronger local party and working with […]
What We are working for:
- A balanced and equitable economy that provides a living wage for all workers.
- Competent, affordable and accessible health care.
- World class, lifelong educational opportunities.
- A healthy, sustainable environment.
- International diplomacy and cooperation.
We are county citizens who believe in bringing people together for the common good and making democratic principles the driving force behind all public policy.
We are working to build a community that extends beyond our borders and respects the inherent dignity of all.