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 [...]
Poetry by Office Volunteer Art Donnelly
Poetry by Office Volunteer Art Donnelly Art Donnelly is one of our committed, hard-working office volunteers--and also a poet! Technology was written back in 1963, but feels very timely, considering the data center problem. Con Man is a more recent poem...and it's pretty obvious who it's about. Be sure [...]
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 [...]
Let The People Speak–Real Stories About ICE Interactions
Let The People Speak -- May 31st Indivisible Beaverton and Hillsboro United Mutual Aid Network is inviting you for a community discussion at the Beaverton Library on May 31st. You will be hearing stories of fellow residents on how the activities of ICE immigration enforcement has affected their lives. [...]
Remembering the Pig War
Remembering The Pig War By Clayton Callahan, WashCo Dems Communications Committee Member The Pig War of 1859 was an actual conflict involving the United States and the United Kingdom over in the San Juan Islands, located between British Columbia and the Washington Territory. The Pig War is so called [...]