Ohio Democratic Progressive Caucus

09/01/2026

BREAKING: A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant from Springfield, Ohio took his life after the Trump administration revoked his Temporary Protected Status (TPS), according to his family.

Pierre Damas Bel, a Haitian immigrant, lost his TPS protections after the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s campaign to revoke deportation protections for immigrants from certain countries.

In losing his TPS, Pierre was ordered to wear an ankle monitor and faced severe travel restrictions.

According to his father, Bel graduated from high school last May with honors as a proud member of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).

When his fellow JROTC members received uniforms resembling those of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bel did not receive one. He believed it was because of his monitor.

“I’m walking with a GPS monitor on my leg, carrying a feeling of shame and humiliation I never imagined I would experience,” Pierre wrote before his death.

Days later, Bel walked into traffic on the interstate and was killed.

This is what Trump and ICE are doing to our communities.

Rest in peace, Pierre Damas Bel.

09/01/2026

Lay the blame where it belongs.

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

As the caucus continues to grow, members from around the state are finding opportunities to share progressive messages.

The foundation of the ODPC is our members -- the everyday working Ohioans who are fighting tirelessly to build a better future for each and every one of us. And we want to highlight their efforts whenever possible!

The Athens County Democratic Party is now featuring a short article from Sarah McGrew (who is a member of our Membership Committee and an elected Central Committee member of the ACDP) in their monthly newsletter. And we will be sharing these written pieces with you every month, starting right now!

Athens County Progressive Update: AUGUST

ODP PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS - SOUTHEAST REGION
There's a lot going on in the ODP Progressive Caucus, but there will be even more to say after the summer meeting on August 1!

Meanwhile, what does it mean to be progressive? Some people talk about "the progressives" as if we're "other". Those of us who identify as progressive may not all share the same beliefs, but generally you might be progressive if you support fair taxation, immigration policy reform, affordable childcare, freedom of reproductive choice, and DEI for all. To learn more and find out if you might be progressive, please visit the website at www.ohprogdems.org.

And remember…

"We're all just walking each other home" -Ram Dass

08/25/2026

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