Wyden, Merkley Won’t Attend State of The Union, Will Instead Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians on February 24 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 24 and will instead co-host a live on-line town hall that…
Fascism and the USA discussion with Bill SmaldoneSaturday, January 31st, 3:00 PMDemocrats Headquarters, 245 High St. NE Bill Smaldone, Professor of European History at Willamette University and Progressive Salem member, will lead a timely discussion on fascism’s defining features, how they appear in past and present, and what ordinary people can do when democratic norms…
From Senator Merkley On Thursday, January 22, I am hosting my 17th town hall of the year — and my 629th open town hall since first being elected to the United States Senate — at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. I invite all Marion County community members to come and discuss ideas to strengthen our…
Tell Marion County Commissioners we condemn this wasteful lawsuit “seeking clarity” on Oregon’s Sanctuary Laws over public records. Marion County taxpayers expect our money to be spent wisely, that Commissioners collaborate with other government leaders for clarity, and that political theater has no place in our county’s business. This lawsuit is divisive and a bad use of…
Featuring guest lecturer Larry Scruggs, PhD To RSVP for this event, please visit this link. Join Progressive Salem and Marion County Democrats to explore the complex relationship between concentrated power and democratic ideals throughout American history. This thought-provoking presentation will trace key historical moments when power became concentrated in the hands of few, including the…
Time: August 14, 1:30 – 4:30 Place: Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road, NE, Salem. More details to come. Sponsored by Salem Indivisible
Event by Marion Dems – Democratic Party of Marion County, Oregon 245 High St NE, Salem Thursday, September 18 at 3:00 This session will be led by a Certified Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Counselor. SHIBA is a federal program which provides trained counselors to provide unbiased help, advice, and education to anyone with questions…
