America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further — to speak out for what’s right, to challenge an unjust status quo, and to imagine a better world. John Lewis — one of the original Freedom Riders, […]
“Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets” — Oregon Public Broadcasting Trump is deploying federal officers to Portland, and in the last week they’ve shot a protester in the head with a potentially deadly munition, and are now roaming the streets of downtown Portland in unmarked vans and in camouflage, […]
Wyden, Merkley Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., in introducing a bill that would address the child care crisis worsened by coronavirus in Oregon and across the country by creating a $50 billion Child Care […]
News George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all who came before May 29, 2020 A Message from Rosa Colquitt, PhD, Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon’s Black Caucus On May 26, most Americans woke up to the news of a disturbing video showing 46-year-old George Floyd pinned to the concrete with the knee of […]
Hi, Fellow Democrats– I’m forwarding an email sent by our DPO CD2 Chair, Nathan Soltz. This year’s convention is supposed to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but Covid19 may cause it to be electronic instead. You may either vote electronically or by mail if you wish vote for Oregon’s convention delegates, but you have to sign […]
Are we getting out the vote? Click on this link and it will take you to the Secretary of State’s website where you can see how many Josephine County voters have returned their 2020 Primary ballots and how that compares with other counties. Click on the upper right side of the screen at Daily Ballot […]
Personal protection equipment to thwart the coronavirus is in critically short supply. Here is a link to a Facebook group whose members are actively making virus-blocking masks. Can you sew? You can check out their ideas and comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241770846985445/
Here is a list of restaurants offering services: Grants Pass Catalyst Pizza – Open for take-out as per usual Sweet Tea Express – All locations open for take-out or delivery through DoorDash or GrubHub Si Casa Xpress – Drive-through and take-out Musashi Sushi Bar – Open for carry-out Wild River Brewing – Open for carry-out […]
Nobody is Above the Law Rally is happening!! Hosted by Rogue Indivisible What: Show Your Support for Impeaching #45 When: Tuesday, December 17th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th Street, Grants Pass Details: The house will vote on articles of Impeachment on Wednesday, December 18th. Bring your signs, bring […]
