Jamie McLeod-Skinner

06/09/2026

Happy Pride, Central Oregon style.

05/20/2026

This is truly the end of an era. The first out Member of Congress, Rep. Barney Frank was a trailblazer during times when being out was rare and dangerous. I recall attending a talk he gave when I was in graduate school. He was blunt, funny, and effective. He made our country a better place.

Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts was a leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights.

05/16/2026

An important Tuesday primary is the HD 52 race, where I’m proud to support Nick Walden Poublon.

Nick is the real deal — a true rural Democrat who brings people together, does the work, and solves problems. He understands his district because he’s lived it, and he understands Salem because he’s worked inside it.

He has built a broad coalition of support across his district because people trust him to listen, work hard, and lead with integrity. He is well positioned to win in November.

Nick will show up, listen, and fight for rural communities year-round. We’d be fortunate to have him working for us in Salem.

05/15/2026

This midterm is similar to 2018, and the right Dem in CD2 (Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District) will make the race competitive. Enough people have asked, so I’ll weigh in.

When it comes to policy, understanding of CD2, and ability to be competitive in the general, the two that stand out are Mary Doyle and Dawn Rasmussen.

It’s a good group, and I enjoyed listening to them when I co-hosted the Jefferson Co. Dem candidate forum. I encourage you to vote for Dawn or Mary.

Deliver your ballot to a ballot drop box by Tuesday, May 19th!

05/14/2026

If you haven’t been following Platner, check him out. He talks like Democrats used to talk. This conversation with a Trump voter reminds me of conversations I’ve had with rural voters throughout Oregon.

If you’re critical of his past comments, share your thoughts on his remarks about how he’s grown or how you’ve been in similar circumstances and responded differently.

05/13/2026

This is true in Oregon. And most legislators don’t get it, even the well meaning ones.

05/12/2026

Echos of 1930s Germany…

05/09/2026

When I was a kid, my mom took a teaching job in Tanzania. After graduating from the school where she taught, secondary school meant boarding school. The International School of Moshi, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, used to show us Richard Attenborough films - the room was always packed. His explanation of the world around us educated and inspired. Happy 100th birthday, Sir Attenborough!

05/04/2026

Trump has gone from embarrassing grifter, to terrorizing people in our country, to destroying our economy and international relationships.

Carney has shown that leadership is about strategic partnerships and diplomacy, not flexing your military. Through his intelligent approach, Canada is replacing the U.S. as a leader on the world stage.

05/02/2026

A thoughtful reflection on the damage America is doing to itself during these times. Yes, it’s Trump. And it’s also those who use his strategy, some while disparaging him. The test we now face is of character. The presence - or lack - of it is not defined by the party affiliation you claim, but by your behavior.