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Democratic Party of Clackamas County

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Working together to do better. We are the Democratic Party of Clackamas County. Learn more: www.clackamasdems.org

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 18h

🗳️ Your 2026 Clackamas County Democrats endorsed candidate slate is here! From Governor to city council, we've done the research so you can vote with confidence. Save this card and share w/ a friend. Ballots due Tues., Nov. 3rd. #ClackamasDems #VoteTheWholeBallot

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

buff.ly/AlxYU8S Double Sided Media sought records on Officer Peckels, someone subject to community complaints. Eugene police claimed it would require "least 44,816 hours of staff time and cost $2,484,599.04." In practice, a gag order on details owed to the public. Agencies should not act this way.

Oregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One Cop

Eugene-based Double Sided Media requested police officer Justin Peckels’s records. The city slapped the publication with an exorbitant fee.

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

buff.ly/yev7UGN Troubling content: Tompkins County and Cornell wrongly treated a rape as administrative concern, not public safety. The DPCC rises in solidarity with the unnamed Cornell rape victim. We must collectively counteract sexual violence in universities, in homes, and elsewhere.

The horror of the Cornell rape case is how ordinary it is | Moira Donegan

Many men rape; many men giggle encouragingly, or shrug indifferently, when their friends rape. Many men rape, and few seem to think that it’s a very big deal

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

buff.ly/DXdKaXQ New Medicaid rules seek to decimate coverage. People with rare diseases are especially vulnerable. CMS (led by 'Bobby') just wants to worsen American health at large. These rules need to be torn up; we need vision in Medicaid, not a backslide.

State governors, including Oregon’s, call for more time to implement new Medicaid rules • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Gov. Kotek led a group of four other governors in calling on the federal government to delay new Medicaid rules set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Running for office? Check out our candidate portal for helpful tips and resources: buff.ly/gXH0JWC

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Your Guide to the November 3, 2026 Election Get the full list of endorsed and recommended candidates here: buff.ly/4uyBd0W #progressive #clackamas #VoteBlue

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ICE is upending our democracy. Demolishing due process. Defeating public safety. They are arresting shoppers and residents willy nilly. With no proper cause. Please look out for your fellow Oregonians and contact the PIRC (buff.ly/yxRoQqj) if you see anything. (Oregonian: buff.ly/KeK0A9J)

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⏰REMINDER: Blue Trivia Night is tonight! Sign up at www.clackamasdems.org Hope to see you there! #progressive #voteblue

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

buff.ly/EPuLSEg In the midst of gloom, there are reasons to say hurray. Jenning Lodges is expected to fill up on great features: *An expansive tree canopy *Two playgrounds where kids of all ages and diverse abilities can play A great reflection on the great beauty beckoning across our county.

New NCPRD parks project breaks ground at Jennings Lodge | Clackamas County

Connect with nature; provide accessible play for all.

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Reporter Taylor Griggs illuminated Jacob Hoopes, a Quaker (Portland Mercury: buff.ly/WmW7XSR). Jacob did throw a rock at an ICE officer. However, same day, ICE nearly blinded a man. Regretting the violence, he renewed pursuing peace. To his dad Tom, Jacob seeks to bring light to others unseen.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Taxpayers deserve accountability. Ben West plans to work two jobs through 2026 while receiving his full-time county salary. Will #ClackamasCo #Democrats speak up? We believe he should resign or take a pay cut. Testify Sept. 17. buff.ly/oANgK3o

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Clackamas County Democrats are hosting a Blue Trivia Night! Come and join us on the 18th as we fundraise to support Clackamas County Democrats. Money spent on tickets and drinks at the location will go towards funding our mission as we get into election time. #clackamas #voteblue #progressive

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

buff.ly/5nxHXw8 Tareq, a Portlander, should not be in this situation. USG defends deportation saying he's traveling to Palestinian 'custody'. In reality, brutality by Israeli military and extrajudicial settlers. Electeds and public alike must coalesce against deportation and for multiculturalism.

Palestinian Portland-area resident faces deportation to West Bank amid escalating settler violence

A Saturday protest amplifies fears Portland resident Tareq Zakarneh will be persecuted by the Israeli military if deported to the occupied Palestinian territory.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

buff.ly/9fIoOYK Oregon's economy is catching up with the nation. It matches our entry/exit rate of businesses remaining positive. Rep. Ben Bowman notes, however, that this status quo leaves many Oregonians still on the brink. Oregon Democrats must cut down austerity and reach to the future.

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No longer lagging, Oregon economic growth catching up with nation, state economists report • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon has been underperforming the national economy since the pandemic, but that gap has finally closed, economists said.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The most effective messenger is often a neighbor. Join our Neighborhood Leader Program and help build stronger communities by encouraging voter participation across Clackamas County. Learn more at ClackamasDems.org.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

buff.ly/oBOHQzM Drazan will speak on funding special education. But her focus is on business, not students. Her platform is lots of 'removing regulation', not ways she'll help her state. Tina Kotek and co are facing the details Drazan is hiding. They'll help Oregonians from Banks to Joseph.

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Oregon's 2026 race for governor: The facts on the ground • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The 2026 election could come down to two factors: Incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek's record and Donald Trump, columnist Randy Stapilus writes

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're excited to be at the Clackamas County Fair! Stop by our booth to meet neighbors who are working together to do better. Learn how you can volunteer, support local candidates, and strengthen democracy in our community.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

buff.ly/KgCTxgo JD Vance appears to be attacking a form of care that has incredible benefits for its recipients. Gender-affirming, inclusive care is medically sound, improves mental well-being, and saves lives. So-called investigations can only result in vulnerable people being harmed.

Vance presses Justice Department to investigate hospitals over transgender care

The Trump administration alleges that some hospitals are incorrectly billing for gender-affirming care.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Come say hello at the Clackamas County Fair! Whether you're curious about volunteering, want to learn more about local elections, or just want to chat with fellow Democrats, stop by our booth. We'll have games, prizes, and information for getting involved.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

buff.ly/4gqWApk Vote-by-mail is an Oregon institution for good reason. It expands the power of the vote to people with disabilities and other groups to vote without facing inhospitable polling locations. Vote-by-mail is effective and equitable. Even Trump uses it. Say no to taking it away!

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Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order • Oregon Capital Chronicle

States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen Democratic state…

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

buff.ly/QReri2U Plumes of smoke, embers in the sky. Timberline and Meadows are both eerily empty of visitors. To our north, Spokane has faced its worst wildfire possibly ever. It's climate change. We must match empathy for those hurting with resources and strategy to inhibit wildfires.

Eastern Clackamas County told to prepare to evacuate as Grasshopper Fire burns near Mount Hood

Oregon is collectively nearing a grim new record: most acres burned in a single fire season.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference this election? Become a Neighborhood Leader! Help your neighbors stay informed, encourage civic participation, and strengthen our local democracy. Visit ClackamasDems.org to get involved.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

buff.ly/Af4qypz Americans with Disabilities Act, since 1990 set forth a hope of accessibility sea to shining sea. The ADA is a stepping stone to massive inclusion. For education, housing, employment, and dignity of life. Oregon's new law SB1576 on housing accessibility helps bridge 1990 and 2026.

Americans with Disabilities Act — DRO

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Medicaid benefits many, including people with disabilities. It covers lifesaving medication, in-home care, specialist doctors. The proposed work requirements would: 1) damage healthcare and 2) saddle Medicaid with great expense. Please comment on the proposal here by July 31st: buff.ly/FY2RjCq.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Wildfire haze across Oregon obscures the Cascades and the Elkhorn Mountains of Eastern Oregon alike. Data centers stand to inject fossil fuel pollution into the mix (buff.ly/cy5IYdG). Oregon must mandate strict rules on data centers. Bare minimum: use only clean energy back up sources not diesel.

Why data centers pose an outsized threat to Eastern Oregon’s air quality

Under an unstable grid, diesel pollution could threaten communities with large clusters of data centers.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

buff.ly/iXuk5gR AG Rayfield (and team!) have led strong antitrust action in a time of lax regulation from feds. Expanding the Antitrust division is the AG's logical next maneuver. Challenging monopolies unsettles undemocratic action, benefiting Oregonians en masse. Thank you, AG Rayfield!

As feds pull back, Oregon expands antitrust actions • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration’s take on monopolies, mega-mergers and related activity, among the most important economic actions available to a government, often has been buried under many of the other…

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Nutmeg, Sellwood's Ginger in Chief, died at age 19. A truly storied life of being an outlier. He also held office hours at a local CVS. Someone may have complained, yet the love was truly palpable. In appreciation of Nutmeg, a charming feline and community member.

Nutmeg, the Ginger Tabby and ‘Unofficial Mayor of Sellwood,’ Has Died

The beloved cat kept regular hours at CVS and charmed many Portlanders.

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Here is an infinitesimally small list of books to consider disability: 1. Being Heumann - on the stateside and global accessibility advocate 2. A Queer Disability Anthology - lives of queer people with disabilities 3. Year of the Tiger - Alice Wong's sharp wit and community advocacy (2/2)

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Disability pride emerges front and center in July. People with disabilities uplift our society. We must recall their contributions, musings, lessons, and insights -- and morph our world into a limitless mosaic. Today, consider the words of people with disabilities across medium. (1/2)

Disability Pride Month: Recommended Reading

July is Disability Pride Month, and the Popular Reading Display in the Hill Library’s Learning Commons celebrates the vision, lives, and world-changing work of disability rights advocates.July 2023A

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

buff.ly/NEcPiG0 US must use its voice to support peace in Sudan. Militias are waging genocide, killing 60000 people so far. Our partners, the UAE, are funding these militias - not unlike with Israel. As Kristof points out, our voices can create a safer, more peaceful global society.

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

buff.ly/C0Z54Kf Housing insecurity is a major challenge in our county. Here's one answer: solidify short term rental (STR) regulations. These regs help make STRs accountable. We must build on these rules and encourage equitable housing. Thank you for the first step, Clackamas County.

Board of County Commissioners makes Short-Term Rental Program Permanent | Clackamas County

Changes to pilot program incorporate resident feedback after extensive outreach

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

buff.ly/2LRIZkk People with disabilities need community integration, not institutionalization. Institutionalization on the rise: 1) Increased civil commitments + seclusion at Oregon State Hospital 2) US DOJ attacking right to in-home care: buff.ly/V3Fhxmb We should resist these affronts.

Months after new law, civil commitments are up in Oregon

State officials say it’s too early to draw conclusions about whether a trend is emerging.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. Get involved, get loud, and help us strengthen the foundations of self-governance right here in Clackamas County. www.clackamasdems.org

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

buff.ly/1vwtFTp Oregon's destiny must rest with honoring its people, all of them. In 1776, dozens of indigenous groups lived here. Coastal tribes in one place, others moving across Eastern Oregon. “It was all different tribes just living their lives.” - Grande Ronde member David Lewis.

Oregon at 250: Indigenous life in the Pacific Northwest in 1776

What was Oregon like in 1776?

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

buff.ly/1kAIFq8 A downright mean Supreme Court case singled out trans students end of June 2026. Supreme Court singled out gay Boy Scouts like James Dale in 2000. He offers this letter in support. "[Y]ou deserve better than that. Every transgender kid in this country deserves better. "

To the Trans Girl Who Just Lost at the Supreme Court: So Did I 26 Years Ago

A letter to Becky Pepper Jackson about her trans sports case defeat at SCOTUS yesterday

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

June is queer pride month. July is disability pride month. Eugene Frontrunners and Walkers are focusing on MOTION no matter your sexuality and ability. "We have runners, we have walkers, we have people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices,” exclaims club co-organizer Whitney Donielson.

Eugene Frontrunners and Walkers bring pride, community, and accessibility to exercise

The Eugene Frontrunners and Walkers is an LGBTQ+ running and walking club. The Frontrunners are a global network of LGBTQ+ running clubs that promote inclusivity in sports.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Help us recruit, train, and support the people powering local democracy. 🌱 www.clackamasdems.org

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🇨🇦 🇺🇲 Canada and US have much to offer each other. They live North by South and are important friends. Trump's admin is attacking Canada AGAIN. Instead of caving, we must forge better ties, in the good and bad of both nations. We should deepen our friendship, starting with Oregon. Happy Canada Day!

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thank you to James Burrows for wielding influence to support queer visibility in TV. He thoughtfully depicted gay characters in 80s show Cheers. Burrows also worked extensively on 90s show Frasier -- where co-creator David Lee and a leading actor are both openly gay. More here: buff.ly/2NYC0bY

R.I.P. James Burrows, Cheers co-creator and TV directing legend

R.I.P. James Burrows, Cheers co-creator and TV directing legend

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

buff.ly/pzZwSCL OHSU is a healthcare juggernaut in Oregon. Its president firing health system VP Tarek Salaway, a key role, is of great public interest. OPB is judiciously seeking public records. The lawsuit is only of among a dozen in the past 50 years. (This story is still developing.)

OPB Statement Regarding OHSU Lawsuit

OPB responds to OHSU's filing

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Change doesn’t start in Washington. It starts right here. Support the work happening in your own backyard. 🗳️ www.clackamasdems.org

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

buff.ly/WLfzfv9 Zane Sparling, Oregonian reporter, passed at age 33. He waded in news as his swansong. A lifelong Lake Oswego source, he kept rhythm even while living with a rare cancer. Zane, thank you for leaning us into our metro's shadows and, of course, sharing about the Lake. Rest in power.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

buff.ly/TdVRGut Darcelle XV enlivened Portland for over five decades as a drag performer and queer pillar. The Darcelle Plaza merges Pride vibrancy with vitalizing public spaces. Official grand opening to take place on June 25. June 25, like any other day, is a great time to celebrate queer folk.

Darcelle XV Plaza Project

Located in the heart of downtown, Darcelle XV Plaza honors the late Portland luminary Walter Cole, who enlivened the city in the Darcelle XV Showplace (the longest-running drag cabaret on the West…

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

buff.ly/Xmgst7m Juneteenth, also Emancipation Day, celebrates black legacy. The day became a statewide holiday in 2001 thanks to a major push from one person: Clara Peoples. Peoples moved from Oklahoma to Vanport, Oregon in 1945. Vanport is a historically black city destroyed by flooding in 1948.

80 Years of Juneteenth in Oregon

Where to celebrate Freedom Day in and around Portland.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Democracy Matters- and we need your help to win. Visit www.clackamasdems.org to learn more

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Famous gay bar Scandals shuttered last year. Harvey Milk street -- named for the legendary gay politician -- will not be vacant for long. The absence will be filled by a new queer space named CAMP. We honor the ecstatic, proud LGBTQIA+ community. This month, and every other month.

Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Upcoming Pride events

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

buff.ly/9aAsFkH The Trump administration undermines international exchange at each stop. Starting a preventable war and stifling the Iranian World Cup team. U.S. should make diplomacy its central aim. We should peacefully resolve differences with Iran, Cuba, and any other nation we wronged.

The Associated Press (@apnews.com)

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation's war with the co-host U.S.…

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Democratic Party of Clackamas County @clackamasdems.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The DPCC celebrates love and authenticity!