Clackamas County Democratic Party

09/05/2026

https://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.

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

08/27/2026

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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.

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

08/25/2026

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.

08/19/2026

https://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 from. They are helping Oregonians from Banks to Joseph.

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

08/17/2026

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.

08/13/2026

https://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.

08/12/2026

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.

08/11/2026

https://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!

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 officials told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

08/06/2026

61 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, banning discriminatory practices targeting Black Americans’ right to vote.

As the GOP undermines voting rights nationwide, we will keep fighting back until the right to vote is protected for all Americans.

08/05/2026

https://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.

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