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In our Blog, we share the articles that have been written for the News-Review and other updates we post about issues we care about. Please enjoy!
Michael Fieldman
Jan 44 min read
Public Transit Should Not Become a Political Football
Our local public transportation system has been in the news recently. As someone who oversaw its operation for several years, I found...
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Kevin Hansberger
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Trump Tariffs
Irony is dead, and we’ve killed it. The results are still unofficial, but Oregonians have overwhelmingly rejected Measure 118. Douglas...
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Kevin Bell
Nov 9, 20242 min read
A note from DPDC Chairman
“We concede the election, but not the fight.” ~ Kamala Harris “Let us go forward together. The struggle continues.” ~ Bernie Sanders ...
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DPO Native American Caucus
Nov 1, 20242 min read
November is Native American Heritage Month
n November, we come together to celebrate Native Heritage Month, a time to embrace the rich cultural tapestry woven by Indigenous communitie
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Joseph Yetter
Oct 4, 20243 min read
The sound of freedom is in the air
Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” is the campaign anthem for Vice President Harris. A new book, “On Freedom,” by Timothy Snyder explores the...
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Teresa Downey
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Winchester Dam Updates
January 2025: DPDC is holding meetings every Monday in January 2025 to discuss and coordinate action plans. For more info: Winchester Dam...
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Kevin Hansberger
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Prosecuting homelessness is bad policy, unethical and morally repugnant
In many cities across the United States, from large metropolises to quaint, quiet communities such as ours, homelessness has become a...
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Rian Berriman
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Learn more about Project 2025
There has been a lot of discussion about Project 2025 in this election. Who supports it? What will happen if it is implemented? Most...
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Kevin Bell
Aug 4, 20243 min read
Candidates owe it to voters to publicly debate the issues
As the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Douglas County, I would first like to extend our party’s condemnation of the attempt on Donald...
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Betsy Cunningham
Jul 14, 20243 min read
Beyond fireworks: A Fourth of July for all
The Fourth of July is part of the fabric of the American identity. Fireworks, food and fun provide a communal spirit of patriotism that...
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Michael Fieldman
Jun 1, 20243 min read
Housing and ending homelessness humanely is a priority
As we move towards election season it’s important to know where candidates and political parties stand on issues. The Democratic Party...
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August Warren
May 12, 20243 min read
Earth Day must be every day
Being born in 1999, I have had a profound relationship with nature. I grew up with the belief that nature is infinite and indestructible,...
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Kevin Hansberger
Apr 6, 20243 min read
Democrats will be on the ballot this May
Our good friend, Roberto, wrote last month’s Democratic Party of Douglas County’s Guest Editorial highlighting the challenges of being a...
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Richard Chasm
Nov 26, 20233 min read
Giving thanks
We celebrate Thanksgiving every November. As the story goes, the first Thanksgiving occurred when immigrants arrived at our shores hungry...
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Kevin Hansberger
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Solve the problem, tear down the dam
The Winchester Dam is over 130 years old, and it’s time for it to go. The dam once provided drinking water and electricity to people in...
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Richard Chasm
Aug 27, 20234 min read
Survey reveals residents have a lot in common
The Democratic Party of Douglas County had a great time at the Douglas County Fair. It was good to see old friends and make some new...
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Carla Van der Vorst
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Winchester Dam - Urgent Action Needed
Dear Democrats and Allies: At the August 2023 Democratic Party of Douglas County Central Committee meeting, we voted to support...
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Carla Van der Vorst
Jul 30, 20233 min read
Book banning contradicts essence of freedom
In 2018, on the train from Munich to Dachau, a somber feeling engulfed me as we pulled into the station. Stepping off the train, I...
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Connie Page
Jul 2, 20233 min read
Democratic Party's individuals are its strength
Hope makes itself every day springs up from the tiniest places No one gives it to us We just notice it quiet in the small moment the...
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Kevin Bell
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Celebrate Pride Month by cherishing our rights
Why we organize: Seven pieces of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation are currently being proposed in Salem; five of them are sponsored by our local...
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