OP-ED: We Can No Longer Rely on Trump-Hatred
OP-ED: We Can No Longer Rely on Trump-Hatred By Stefan Jones, Washington County Democrats Communications Team Volunteer In the months before the election, I noticed an interesting phenomenon on Twitter. Someone would report encouraging poll results -- Biden up 15 points! Democrats projected to pick up 5 seats in the [...]
Interview with 2020 Maurine Neuberger Award Winner Carol Greenough
Interview with 2020 Maurine Neuberger Award Winner Carol Greenough Washington County Democrats’ Maurine Neuberger Award was presented to Carol Greenough by County Chair Patrick Maguire on Saturday evening, October 24. Recognizing Dr. Greenough for her exemplary record of service, decades of making meaningful change in our community and extraordinary personal [...]
What I learned at the WashCo Dems Justice Forum
What I learned at the WashCo Dems Justice Forum By Martita Meier, 1st Vice-Chair of the Washington County Democrats On October 30th, the Young Democrats of Washington County put on a virtual event. It was an online Justice Forum which included advocates and political scientists. The purpose of the [...]
OP-ED: Alexandria Ocaseo-Cortez is right
OP-ED: Alexandria Ocaseo-Cortez is right By Michael Downes, WashCo Dems Communications Committee While Democrats may be celebrating the apparent defeat of President Trump, the party’s loss of seats in the House has already unleashed a round of sniping and blame-placing. In particular, the party’s centrists are lodging a familiar complaint: [...]
OP-ED: Time to Think Big
OP-ED: Time to Think Big By Stefan Jones, Washington County Democrats Communications Team You know what? We should admire conservatives. They make a goal -- ban abortion, attack the very notion of public education, gerrymander a state to ensure permanent power in the legislature, destroy social safety net programs, cement [...]
WashCo Dems Food Drive 2020
Washington County Democrats Food Drive Starting now through Nov. 21st. At WashcoDems Office Office is open Mon-Sat. 10AM-2PM Benefiting Food Banks in Hillsboro & Beaverton Acceptable items: Any Canned foods (Non-expired dates) Stove Top Stuffing, Cranberries, Soups Nonperishables Foods Potatoes welcome! Thank you! If you have any questions, please [...]
OP-ED: Keep Calm and Count All the Ballots
OP-ED: Keep Calm and Count All the Ballots by Stefan Jones, Washington County Democrats Communications Team Volunteer This morning (October 28th) I listened to an interesting story on NPR's "Morning Edition," "As Elections Suspicions Increase, Experts Warn Conditions Are Ripe For Conflict." What I found most interesting about it is [...]
OP-ED: Bernie Supporter for Biden
OP-ED: Bernie Supporter for Biden by Lisa Stiller, Washington County Democrats Education Caucus Chair I am a two time Bernie delegate. Yes, I am voting for Biden. Four years ago I dropped everything I was doing to spend the year volunteering for Bernie Sanders. I have been following Bernie for [...]
Kate Lieber, Oregon State Senate (District 14) – Candidate Interview
Kate Lieber, Oregon State Senate (District 14) – Candidate Interview WCD: What inspired you to run for office? Kate Lieber (KL): I am what I call an accidental politician. Naturally, I am alarmed and deeply concerned about the broadening divisions in our country. Over the last four years, hatred, bigotry, [...]
Nadia Hasan, Beaverton City Council (pos. 6) – Candidate Interview
Nadia Hasan, Beaverton City Council (pos. 6) – Candidate Interview WCD: What inspired you to seek a seat on the Beaverton City Council? Nadia Hasan (NH): I always knew that I wanted to be involved somehow. When COVID hit, I was struck by how difficult it became for families. The [...]