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We are the Democratic Party of Washington County, Oregon. Website: https://washcodems.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocraticPartyWashingtonCounty/

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · Nov 9

🇺🇸 We Believe in the Constitution

⭐️ We Believe in Separation of Powers

🇺🇸 We Believe WE choose our leaders

⭐️ We believe in Checks & Balances

Help us defend them with your volunteer efforts: washcodems.org/how-can-i-he...

Help us reach out with a donation: washcodems.org/donate/

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 2h

Uh-huh.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 3h

Going to the Neuberger Gala? Be sure to buy some raffle tickets along with your admission!

Our next featured raffle prize:

"Curl Up with a Good Book and a Hot Beverage "

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 3h

Going to the Neuberger Gala? Be sure to buy some raffle tickets along with your admission!

Our next featured raffle prize:

"Chef's Choice!"

Learn more: buff.ly/5xvLBgo

Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 3h

Be prepared for increasing medical costs!

Due to the rising costs of medical
tests, all you can do is pee under a
tree and wait a bit:

If ants gather = diabetes.

If grass dries up = high salts.

If it smells like BBQ = high
cholesterol.

If you forget to pull up your pants,
you got Alzheimer's.

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 10h

Scenes of carnage and destruction on the streets of Portland.

Spread this widely. The world must know. 😂

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 19h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · 2d

Portland is a “war-ravaged” city that is “on fire,” President Trump warns. But I braved the artillery fire and militia checkpoints to bring you this video report from the front lines.

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · Nov 8

1/6) Disgust with bullies, autocrats, and tyrants is baked into the American character.
Our popular culture celebrates people standing up to oppression:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM-E...
#PopCultureResistance

Casablanca La Marseillaise

YouTube video by CortoMaltese86

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · Feb 20

1/ #PopCultureResistance

Empires and tyrants are not the heroes of American popular culture.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaKr...

Andor | Maarva Andor’s Monologue | Disney+

YouTube video by Star Wars

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

For your anti-ICE protest needs.

(By Patrick Farley)

Protest poster.

Black background.

A red circle and slash symbol over a Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper helmet.

Text:

GO HOME

AND RETHINK
YOUR LIFE

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

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RSVP-ing helps organizers know roughly how many people will show up, but it is never necessary.

Only about 1/3rd of people who end up attending a rally actually sign up!

Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

We've having a No Kings event in Beaverton.

If you live elsewhere, please look up a rally near you! We need a huge turnout across the country to let the administration and their enablers know we're not afraid, not shutting up, and not stepping down.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

I’ve repeatedly said we need messengers not martyrs. The below link will let you sign up for a No Kings Protest near you.✊🏽

If you’ve never been to a protest, grab a friend & attend. We have a Constitutional right to protest. Use it while we still can.❤️

Register: courage2025.org/nk2
#Courage2025

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

The minister post no threat, no threat at all to those thugs on the roof.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 22h

Here’s the video of the incident

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

Read the story this quotes.

Shameful.

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 23h

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 22h

Important message from Hillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair:

Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW0h...

Important message from Hillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair

Councilor Sinclair speaks on the truth about Portland and the terrorizing effects of ICE in our neighborhoods, and community solidarity.

www.youtube.com

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Want to learn how you can help citizens get the IDs required to register to vote in many states?

Vote Riders is offering a webinar TOMORROW, October 8th.

Learn more and register: VoteRiders.org/NVEWWebinar

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NVEW’s Voter ID Webinar / Seminario Web Sobre la Identificación de Votante. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

[Este mensaje es bilingüe, español abajo] As part of National Voter Education Week, VoteRiders is hosting this webinar to educate voters on Voter ID and Documentary Proof of Citizenship. We will…

VoteRiders.org

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

The Oregon Republican Party used, in posts celebrating an announcement that Trump was sending troops to the city, a doctored photo on its social media accounts to make it look like Portland was burning.

Story in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Read "Updates from September Legislative Days" from Representative Susan McLain of
House District 29:

Updates from September Legislative Days

You can read our previous newsletters here.

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Our first featured Neuberger Gala silent auction item:

"Premium Tequila and Mexican Artistry"

Learn more: washcodems.org/2025/08/24/n...

Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Another great Neuberger Gala silent auction item:

"“RIP CITY, ALRIGHT” Portland Trailblazers"

Learn more: washcodems.org/2025/08/24/n...

Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Our next featured raffle prize:

"Relax and Rejuvenate"

Learn more: washcodems.org/2025/08/24/n...

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VoteRiders @voteriders.bsky.social · 1d

✨Happening TOMORROW, October 8! ✨

RSVP at voteriders.org/NVEWWebinar.

VoteRiders @voteriders.bsky.social · 21d

Millions of eligible voters could lose their voting rights if we don't stop the dangerous wave of voter ID and proof of citizenship laws. ⚠️

Join us during #NationalVoterEducationWeek to get the rundown on what's happening and how to fight back. RSVP: VoteRiders.org/NVEWWebinar.

Voter ID Webinar. Educating voters on Voter ID and Documentary Proof of Citizenship. Wednesday, October 8 at 3:00pm ET. Register now at VoteRiders.org/NVEWWebinar. Spanish interpretation, ASL, and CART services are available if requested by September 30th.

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

If you protest, around the ICE building or on No Kings day, stay Ruly!

Carry rude signs, dress as clowns, be loud, but don't raise to the bait the administration's goons are dangling.

BOO-trous BOO-trous-Ghoulie @dlbowman76.com · 1d

We've all heard of "an unruly mob" but I am delighted to discover that you can have "a ruly mob". Panicky broadcasters reporting on streets filled with very polite, non-violent people all behaving in a very orderly manner.

Definition of RULY

obedient, orderly… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

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Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

The Neuberger Gala is just days away!

* Great Food
* Inspiring Speakers
* Silent Auction
* Dessert Dash
* Raffle
* Auction
* The Wall of Wine

Learn more and buy your tickets: washcodems.org/2025/08/24/n...

Washington County Democrats @washcodems.bsky.social · 1d

Our GOLDEN TICKET raffle gives you a chance to win one of the Neuberger live auction. Each purchaser also gets a gold-tone heart necklace with Vote on one side and Resist on the other.

Learn more about auction items & the Golden Ticket raffle: buff.ly/31vLcFw