Democratic Party of Clackamas County
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Working together to do better. We are the Democratic Party of Clackamas County. Learn more: https://www.clackamasdems.org
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Denying critical healthcare for children is brutality, no matter which country. A five year old with aggressive cancer was denied care in Israel. Recently, ICE detained an infant receiving medicine for a respiratory illness.
The DPCC favors life-saving healthcare everywhere.
Denying critical healthcare for children is brutality, no matter which country. A five year old with aggressive cancer was denied care in Israel. Recently, ICE detained an infant receiving medicine for a respiratory illness.
The DPCC favors life-saving healthcare everywhere.
Israeli court blocks life-saving cancer care for boy, 5, due to his Gaza address
Palestinian boy has been in the West Bank since 2022 but is still registered as a resident in the strip where ban applies
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February 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Denying critical healthcare for children is brutality, no matter which country. A five year old with aggressive cancer was denied care in Israel. Recently, ICE detained an infant receiving medicine for a respiratory illness.
The DPCC favors life-saving healthcare everywhere.
Denying critical healthcare for children is brutality, no matter which country. A five year old with aggressive cancer was denied care in Israel. Recently, ICE detained an infant receiving medicine for a respiratory illness.
The DPCC favors life-saving healthcare everywhere.
buff.ly/RHIieraWe hold gratitude for the Crespo-Gonzalez family honored today returning to Oregon, their home.
ICE kidnapped them and took them to Texas. Rep. Maxine Dexter flew there, demanded their release, and brought them back
Thank you to lawmakers standing up for Oregonians. ALL Oregonians.
ICE kidnapped them and took them to Texas. Rep. Maxine Dexter flew there, demanded their release, and brought them back
Thank you to lawmakers standing up for Oregonians. ALL Oregonians.
Mia Maldonado (@miamaldonado.bsky.social)
Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, invited the Crespo-González family to be his special guests today on the House floor in the Oregon State Capitol. Here he is introducing House Speaker Julie Fahey, or “la…
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February 12, 2026 at 2:10 AM
buff.ly/RHIieraWe hold gratitude for the Crespo-Gonzalez family honored today returning to Oregon, their home.
ICE kidnapped them and took them to Texas. Rep. Maxine Dexter flew there, demanded their release, and brought them back
Thank you to lawmakers standing up for Oregonians. ALL Oregonians.
ICE kidnapped them and took them to Texas. Rep. Maxine Dexter flew there, demanded their release, and brought them back
Thank you to lawmakers standing up for Oregonians. ALL Oregonians.
Are you a woman interested in running for office in Clackamas County for the first time?! The Jill Thorn Grant could be available to you! Use the link to learn more.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Are you a woman interested in running for office in Clackamas County for the first time?! The Jill Thorn Grant could be available to you! Use the link to learn more.
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Use the link below to learn more about the events listed above!
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February 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Use the link below to learn more about the events listed above!
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Black History Month offers a chance to analyze the multiracial history of our county. George Washington (not that one) settled in Oregon City before leaving to the north due to Oregon's Black Exclusion Laws. Washington founded Centerville, known today as Centralia.
Black History Month offers a chance to analyze the multiracial history of our county. George Washington (not that one) settled in Oregon City before leaving to the north due to Oregon's Black Exclusion Laws. Washington founded Centerville, known today as Centralia.
Black Americans in Early Oregon City (1841 - 1864) — Clackamas County Historical Society
Composed of entries originally from the CCHS Summer 2020 campaign highlighting the stories of Black Americans in Clackamas County, this blog entry offers a summarized chronological history of Oregon…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Black History Month offers a chance to analyze the multiracial history of our county. George Washington (not that one) settled in Oregon City before leaving to the north due to Oregon's Black Exclusion Laws. Washington founded Centerville, known today as Centralia.
Black History Month offers a chance to analyze the multiracial history of our county. George Washington (not that one) settled in Oregon City before leaving to the north due to Oregon's Black Exclusion Laws. Washington founded Centerville, known today as Centralia.
buff.ly/6KlGSwG Evictions reach their HIGHEST EVER in Oregon at 2700 in January alone.
Evictions cause unbearable harms on health, especially in winter. They're also MORE EXPENSIVE than housing people.
Thank you to Rep. Khanh Pham for elevating this issue. The legislature must take swift action.
Evictions cause unbearable harms on health, especially in winter. They're also MORE EXPENSIVE than housing people.
Thank you to Rep. Khanh Pham for elevating this issue. The legislature must take swift action.
Record evictions in Oregon highlight urgent housing crisis
Oregon experienced a record high in court-ordered evictions in January, driven by reduced state funding for eviction prevention and rising living costs, prompting urgent calls for solutions to keep…
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February 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
buff.ly/6KlGSwG Evictions reach their HIGHEST EVER in Oregon at 2700 in January alone.
Evictions cause unbearable harms on health, especially in winter. They're also MORE EXPENSIVE than housing people.
Thank you to Rep. Khanh Pham for elevating this issue. The legislature must take swift action.
Evictions cause unbearable harms on health, especially in winter. They're also MORE EXPENSIVE than housing people.
Thank you to Rep. Khanh Pham for elevating this issue. The legislature must take swift action.
Reminder ⏰
4/28 – Last day to register to vote
4/29 – Ballots start mailing out
5/19 – Election Day
4/28 – Last day to register to vote
4/29 – Ballots start mailing out
5/19 – Election Day
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Reminder ⏰
4/28 – Last day to register to vote
4/29 – Ballots start mailing out
5/19 – Election Day
4/28 – Last day to register to vote
4/29 – Ballots start mailing out
5/19 – Election Day
On Jan 31, a Yemeni immigrant grandmother saw her window explode from tear gas (per OPB). Thank you to Gov. Kotek *and* mayors of cities in Clackamas County for their stance.
We must, however, insist that Oregonian officials take steps to prosecute illegal federal actions.
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We must, however, insist that Oregonian officials take steps to prosecute illegal federal actions.
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Oregon Gov. Kotek, mayors call for pause on immigration enforcement • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
On Jan 31, a Yemeni immigrant grandmother saw her window explode from tear gas (per OPB). Thank you to Gov. Kotek *and* mayors of cities in Clackamas County for their stance.
We must, however, insist that Oregonian officials take steps to prosecute illegal federal actions.
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We must, however, insist that Oregonian officials take steps to prosecute illegal federal actions.
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🚨 Jeff Merkley - Clackamas County Town Hall 🚨
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm PT
Location: Clackamas High School
Senator Merkley will update us on his work in Washington, D.C., answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm PT
Location: Clackamas High School
Senator Merkley will update us on his work in Washington, D.C., answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🚨 Jeff Merkley - Clackamas County Town Hall 🚨
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm PT
Location: Clackamas High School
Senator Merkley will update us on his work in Washington, D.C., answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm PT
Location: Clackamas High School
Senator Merkley will update us on his work in Washington, D.C., answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
Happy Black History Month!
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Happy Black History Month!
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"Tear gas is banned in international warfare." Yet this was used outside the Macadam ICE facility against children and seniors on Jan 31. And many others within a peaceful, organized protest.
This action endangers health, fundamental rights of free expression, and our environment.
"Tear gas is banned in international warfare." Yet this was used outside the Macadam ICE facility against children and seniors on Jan 31. And many others within a peaceful, organized protest.
This action endangers health, fundamental rights of free expression, and our environment.
ProPublica (@propublica.org)
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control. “It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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"Tear gas is banned in international warfare." Yet this was used outside the Macadam ICE facility against children and seniors on Jan 31. And many others within a peaceful, organized protest.
This action endangers health, fundamental rights of free expression, and our environment.
"Tear gas is banned in international warfare." Yet this was used outside the Macadam ICE facility against children and seniors on Jan 31. And many others within a peaceful, organized protest.
This action endangers health, fundamental rights of free expression, and our environment.
The feds just gave $12 million to Oregon to build a 10-lane machine gun range in Boardman. In the meantime feds gave only $600,000 or 5% to solve the major polluted drinking water problem in the Umatilla & Morrow areas in NE Oregon causing major health problems.
February 3, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The feds just gave $12 million to Oregon to build a 10-lane machine gun range in Boardman. In the meantime feds gave only $600,000 or 5% to solve the major polluted drinking water problem in the Umatilla & Morrow areas in NE Oregon causing major health problems.
buff.ly/YyEPweg Inexcusable exercise of vicious force by ICE agents against Portland protestors. Even worse when children are also subjected to these 'less lethal munitions'.
The sole 'provocation'? A large number of protestors focused on loving thy neighbor.
The sole 'provocation'? A large number of protestors focused on loving thy neighbor.
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads…
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February 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
buff.ly/YyEPweg Inexcusable exercise of vicious force by ICE agents against Portland protestors. Even worse when children are also subjected to these 'less lethal munitions'.
The sole 'provocation'? A large number of protestors focused on loving thy neighbor.
The sole 'provocation'? A large number of protestors focused on loving thy neighbor.
Federal officers are content to apply indiscriminate force all over at protests, hospitals, homes. Their 'interest' in a Newport facility simply advances sinister ambitions.
At bare minimum, ICE and other federal officers should be profoundly liable for harm they have caused and will cause.
At bare minimum, ICE and other federal officers should be profoundly liable for harm they have caused and will cause.
OPB’s First Look: ICE confirms interest in Newport in court filing
An agency official's statements in court filings confirm ICE's interest in building a detention facility on the Oregon Coast, though it has since paused its plans. Here's your First Look at…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Federal officers are content to apply indiscriminate force all over at protests, hospitals, homes. Their 'interest' in a Newport facility simply advances sinister ambitions.
At bare minimum, ICE and other federal officers should be profoundly liable for harm they have caused and will cause.
At bare minimum, ICE and other federal officers should be profoundly liable for harm they have caused and will cause.
ICE activity is harming our state's health.
A Venezuelan family seeking MEDICAL CARE was detained by ICE at a hospital. Healthier Oregon has lost thousands of enrollees over 6 months BECAUSE OF federal actions.
Healthcare, like other domains, must be open to the public. All of the public.
A Venezuelan family seeking MEDICAL CARE was detained by ICE at a hospital. Healthier Oregon has lost thousands of enrollees over 6 months BECAUSE OF federal actions.
Healthcare, like other domains, must be open to the public. All of the public.
Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
Data privacy concerns, increasing immigration enforcement impacting enrollment in Healthier Oregon.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
ICE activity is harming our state's health.
A Venezuelan family seeking MEDICAL CARE was detained by ICE at a hospital. Healthier Oregon has lost thousands of enrollees over 6 months BECAUSE OF federal actions.
Healthcare, like other domains, must be open to the public. All of the public.
A Venezuelan family seeking MEDICAL CARE was detained by ICE at a hospital. Healthier Oregon has lost thousands of enrollees over 6 months BECAUSE OF federal actions.
Healthcare, like other domains, must be open to the public. All of the public.
Are you registered to vote? If not, use the link below to do so! Join us in supporting our Democracy - Voting is our right!
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January 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Are you registered to vote? If not, use the link below to do so! Join us in supporting our Democracy - Voting is our right!
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#clackamas #democrats #progressive #clackamascounty #oregondemocrats
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buff.ly/Szn690S The recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pruitt in Minneapolis is another in the recent stack of authoritarian injustices. DHS and the Trump administration instigated this action.
Thank you to these lawmakers for recognizing the threat. We must investigate and implement accountability.
Thank you to these lawmakers for recognizing the threat. We must investigate and implement accountability.
Oregon Gov. Kotek, Pacific Northwest lawmakers respond after federal officers kill man in Minneapolis
The Department of Homeland Security said the armed suspect had “violently resisted.”
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January 26, 2026 at 3:37 PM
buff.ly/Szn690S The recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pruitt in Minneapolis is another in the recent stack of authoritarian injustices. DHS and the Trump administration instigated this action.
Thank you to these lawmakers for recognizing the threat. We must investigate and implement accountability.
Thank you to these lawmakers for recognizing the threat. We must investigate and implement accountability.
Community members are invited to stop by, share concerns, and hear about priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
January 24th, 10:00 A.M. Chapters Books & Coffee (701 E 1st St, Newberg)
January 31st, 10:00 A.M. Sucre (31840 Charbonneau Dr, Wilsonville)
January 24th, 10:00 A.M. Chapters Books & Coffee (701 E 1st St, Newberg)
January 31st, 10:00 A.M. Sucre (31840 Charbonneau Dr, Wilsonville)
January 23, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Community members are invited to stop by, share concerns, and hear about priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
January 24th, 10:00 A.M. Chapters Books & Coffee (701 E 1st St, Newberg)
January 31st, 10:00 A.M. Sucre (31840 Charbonneau Dr, Wilsonville)
January 24th, 10:00 A.M. Chapters Books & Coffee (701 E 1st St, Newberg)
January 31st, 10:00 A.M. Sucre (31840 Charbonneau Dr, Wilsonville)
buff.ly/MELGqzn Around 120 data centers impact Oregon's environment while companies pay discount. This advisory committee is a welcome chance to support Oregonians over business interests.
We thank Gov. Kotek for supporting our economy and environment. The group is set to meet early in 2026.
We thank Gov. Kotek for supporting our economy and environment. The group is set to meet early in 2026.
Oregon Gov. Kotek to create statewide data center advisory committee
The committee will deliver a report to the governor no later than October.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
buff.ly/MELGqzn Around 120 data centers impact Oregon's environment while companies pay discount. This advisory committee is a welcome chance to support Oregonians over business interests.
We thank Gov. Kotek for supporting our economy and environment. The group is set to meet early in 2026.
We thank Gov. Kotek for supporting our economy and environment. The group is set to meet early in 2026.
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Conspiracy theories and rightwing extremism clearly have a safe home in the Oregon GOP. Oregon Republican, January 6er and right-wing conspiracy theorist David Medina just filed to run for Governor. Stay tuned!
January 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Conspiracy theories and rightwing extremism clearly have a safe home in the Oregon GOP. Oregon Republican, January 6er and right-wing conspiracy theorist David Medina just filed to run for Governor. Stay tuned!
Martin Luther King Jr symbolized a firm moral compass -- not simply a great leader and orator. He fought for economic justice, racial equality, and world peace.
One salient remark: "We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. "
Today, we continue this work.
One salient remark: "We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. "
Today, we continue this work.
American Rhetoric: Martin Luther King, Jr: A Time to Break Silence (Declaration Against the Vietnam War)
Complete text and audio of Martin Luther King's Declaration Against the Vietnam War
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January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Martin Luther King Jr symbolized a firm moral compass -- not simply a great leader and orator. He fought for economic justice, racial equality, and world peace.
One salient remark: "We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. "
Today, we continue this work.
One salient remark: "We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. "
Today, we continue this work.
People with substance use disorders deserve respect in their care. The Recovery Campus aims to provide treatment WITH housing -- moving towards long term recovery.
Thank you to Gov. Kotek and the county for reinvigorating this effort. We must build upon this momentum for all county residents.
Thank you to Gov. Kotek and the county for reinvigorating this effort. We must build upon this momentum for all county residents.
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM
People with substance use disorders deserve respect in their care. The Recovery Campus aims to provide treatment WITH housing -- moving towards long term recovery.
Thank you to Gov. Kotek and the county for reinvigorating this effort. We must build upon this momentum for all county residents.
Thank you to Gov. Kotek and the county for reinvigorating this effort. We must build upon this momentum for all county residents.