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ORD2 is hosting a community event featuring a coalition of groups coming together to fight hate and oppression. Guest speaker is Senator Jeff Merkley. October 22nd 1:30 PM at the Historic Ashland Armory. See https://ord2indivisible.org/event/uniting-for-justice-historic-ashland-armory/ for more details.

Mark your calendar and watch for additional details.

Letter to the Editor, published in the Mail Tribune (9/27/17).  Courier did not print.

There is no equivalence between hate groups and those who oppose them. I, along with other Americans condemn the recent racist and violent events in Charlottesville. These hateful actions contradict our democratic values of equality and Rights for All.

We are stronger because of our diversity of race, culture and ideas.

Locally,  Democrats and progressives are working together to improve our community in the areas of education, health care, jobs and the environment. We ask others to work with us and contribute their ideas and energy.

Congressman Walden gave a generic response when he condemned the hateful groups at Charlottesville. But this is not enough. His actions over the past months have caused us harm and division. He voted for special interests when he voted to defund health care and is not representing citizens well in Oregon’s second district.

Southern Oregon Democrats ask you to join with them in working on local, state and national issues that impact our daily lives. Join us at our next meeting.

— Jean Mount

Assault rifles are a right. Healthcare is not.
This man’s right to own multiple automatic weapons outweighs others’ right to public safety. While victims will be treated for medical issues, they are responsible for the cost even if it may bankrupt them/their family.

Issues are up for vote in the house this week among others
1. HR 3668. Deregulating gun silencers.
2. HR 38. Concealed carry reciprocity. Limits states rights to determine reasonable gun safety legislation.
3. HR 36. Restricts abortion/ women’s reproductive rights

Clearly, Congress has its priorities.

So angry!

The day after proposing a $2 TRILLION tax cut for the rich Trump is attacking people DYING OF THIRST.

The day after proposing a tax cut that would give his family a BILLION DOLLAR TAX CUT, Trump is attacking a woman who LOST HER HOME IN A HURRICANE.

28 Puerto Rican army reservists reported for duty only to end up waiting in their base, cut off from the outside world, for a week without orders while residents cried for help.

At The Atlantic, Annie Lowrey reports that as Republicans continue their push to convert safety net programs into block grants based on the myth that state governments are more responsive to their constituents, “there is little evidence that the states are more efficient administrators than Washington is, and some evidence that they might be less so.”

Josephine County Democrats have a new office and want to show it off.  So everyone is invited to an Open House Saturday, October 14^, 2-5 p.m. at 514 NE 7^th Street in Grants Pass (corner of 7^th and C).

Come by and say hello to some of the most dedicated volunteers in town who invite you to join them for snacks, sodas, coffee, tea and a good measure of progressive conversation.  There will be drawings for dinner at Taprock, enough Dutch Bros and Human Bean coffee to keep your travel cup filled for a while, and a surprise or two.  Drawing tickets will be available to fill out.  You don’t have to be present when the drawing is held at 5 p.m. to win.

Volunteers will also be available to help people register to vote, pledge to vote, or become more active in the Democratic party.  If you can’t make the Open House, the office is open Tuesday/Friday/Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7.

A candidate running to replace Republican Congressman Greg Walden will be addressing Josephine County Democrats at their meeting Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.  Tim White, of Bend OR, http://timwhiteoregoncd2.com/bio/ is taking on the challenge of trying to defeat an incumbent Republican in a conservative district.  His background includes an MBA in business finance and a can-do attitude.  After hearing from White, those attending will have the opportunity to get into discussion groups concerning healthcare, the environment, and the 2018 congressional election.

Meetings are held at 129 NW “E” Street in Grants Pass.  Come at 6:30 p.m. for the social.  The meeting begins at 7.

When: October 10, 6:00 – 6:30 pm — Immediately Before JCD Meeting
Where: Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass
Details: In response to mid-September white supremacist flyers showing up in Grants Pass, Rogue Indivisible is handing out flyers. These flyers are supportive of Grants Pass and the welcoming, inclusive society we really are. We are asking you to pick up a few flyers to help us distribute them to local churches, pin on your front yard fence, any other public locations you can think of.

Immediately afterwards, please join the Josephine County Democrats Meeting.

Background Information: 
Like 1995, hatred is not welcome now
Leave no doubt that Grants Pass is too great for hate
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