Break Time Is Over! By Clayton Callahan
Break Time Is Over! by Clayton Callahan, Washington County Democrats Communications Committee Member Did everybody have a good summer? I sure did. Took some time off, re-connected with some old friends, and I even lost a little weight riding my bicycle. But right now, it’s time to get back [...]
Health Care For All Oregon: What’s The Latest?
Health Care For All Oregon: What's The Latest? It's another Summer of HCAO, as our volunteers leaders all around the state continue to spread awareness about Oregon's unique position for universal healthcare reform. Our Chapters have been building coalitions, creating petitions, meeting with elected officials, and discussing this opportunity [...]
Op-Ed: From Mutual Aid to the Ballot Box
Op-Ed: From Mutual Aid to the Ballot Box: How Hillsboro's Grass Roots Are Taking the Power Back by Marc Grambo, Washington County Democrats Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator In October 2025, a small group of Hillsboro residents, including myself, started the Hillsboro United Mutual Aid Network (HUMAN). Within weeks, [...]
Divest Oregon Update
Divest Oregon Update Hopefully your summer is off to a good start. You haven’t heard from us in a bit… but plenty is happening! New Divest Oregon blogs have been published in the past few months regarding the screening that the Oregon Treasury is (or is not) doing. Screening [...]
American Healthcare Is Diseased
American Healthcare Is Diseased by Jason Caselli, WashCo Dems Communications Committee Member Every election cycle, healthcare is on the ballot. Every election cycle, the victorious politician claims that they will solve the healthcare crisis. Every election cycle, the public is let down or forced to manage expectations. We are [...]
East WashCo Dems Picnic–July 2nd!
The East WashCo Dems Picnic--July 2nd! Dear Neighbors, Many have asked for an in-person meeting. Good news! We will be meeting together in person on July 2nd. East Washington County Dems are joining HD 25, HD 26 and HD 37 for a potluck picnic at Cook Park [...]
“Freedom” Remembering the First Juneteenth
“Freedom” Remembering the First Juneteenth By Rosa Colquitt, PhD, Democratic Party of Oregon Vice Chair, DPO Black Caucus Chair On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden said these words on the occasion of signing legislation into law establishing June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day: "I have to say to [...]
The MAHA Scam
The MAHA Scam by Jason Caselli, WashCo Dems Communications Committee MemberOn May 22nd, 2025, the Trump Administration published two documents detailing how it would address public health through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These documents, titled “The MAHA Report”, and “The MAHA Strategy”, laid out a scientific foundation [...]
East WashCo Dems June 4th Meeting
The East WashCo Dems June 4th Meeting Dear Neighbors, As so many of us continue to be saddened and sickened by the impacts of the current administration, it is important to remember that our local and state governments also affect our everyday lives. We have had a chance to [...]
Rescued But Ruined
Rescued But Ruined: An American Horror Story by Jason Caselli, WashCo Dems Communications Committee Member Everyone dreads the day you may have to dial 911 to address a personal health issue. However, in America, that dread may be equally due to the costs you will incur when using American [...]