RiseUpOregon
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Experienced in field organizing and local and national political campaigns, with a background in federal public policy, foreign affairs, and development.
Cliff Bentz (R OR) appears more focused on delisting wolves than on rural families struggling with health care costs and food insecurity. As livelihoods falter and public services erode, this emphasis reads as avoidance rather than representation for Oregon’s Second Congressional District.
Congressman Bentz Applauds the Advancement to Delist the Gray Wolf
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Following Congressman Bentz (R-OR) House floor speech last week outlining the dangers posed by the unchecked growth of gray wolf populations, the U.S. House of Representatives voted ...
bentz.house.gov
January 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Cliff Bentz (R OR) appears more focused on delisting wolves than on rural families struggling with health care costs and food insecurity. As livelihoods falter and public services erode, this emphasis reads as avoidance rather than representation for Oregon’s Second Congressional District.
Universal health care would be nice for everyone in Oregon.
Editorial: Oregon's plan for universal health care taking shape
A state committee is developing options for the Legislature to consider for universal health care, where the state would be the insurer.
eastoregonian.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Universal health care would be nice for everyone in Oregon.
Oregon must protect FFA funding. I wrote in support of sustaining this proven investment in student leadership, workforce skills, and rural education. The cost is small. The return is statewide and lasting.
Editorial: Oregon Legislature should keep providing FFA support - East Oregonian
Legislators shouldn’t need but a few minutes to deal with the matter of state contributions to Oregon’s Future Farmers of America programs. The amount involved — about $1.1 million — is minuscule in c...
eastoregonian.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Oregon must protect FFA funding. I wrote in support of sustaining this proven investment in student leadership, workforce skills, and rural education. The cost is small. The return is statewide and lasting.
In Southern Oregon, Cliff Bentz echoed the year’s dominant pattern. As federal cuts, environmental rollbacks, and community disruptions mounted, he aligned with Trump’s agenda rather than Oregon values, reinforcing how national politics eclipsed local representation and accountability.
GUEST COLUMN: Trump dominated Oregon’s political news in 2025 | Rogue Valley Times
In this season of reviewing the year’s top news stories in Oregon — either because of importance or attention — this year, in this state, the job is unusually and maybe eerily easy.
rv-times.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
In Southern Oregon, Cliff Bentz echoed the year’s dominant pattern. As federal cuts, environmental rollbacks, and community disruptions mounted, he aligned with Trump’s agenda rather than Oregon values, reinforcing how national politics eclipsed local representation and accountability.
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This is insanity. Marco 🤮 showed last year that he is either incompetent or out of his depth. Pete cannot discern between a fisherman holding a lifeboat and an armed combatant. Enter war crimes. This is why a functioning humanitarian and development agency matters in a crisis.
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This is insanity. Marco 🤮 showed last year that he is either incompetent or out of his depth. Pete cannot discern between a fisherman holding a lifeboat and an armed combatant. Enter war crimes. This is why a functioning humanitarian and development agency matters in a crisis.
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Very nice.
December 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Very nice.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Very nice.
December 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Very nice.
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Climate change terrorist Russ Vought is not done destroying America until the Heritage Foundation tells him to stop. He is working nonstop to dismantle Earth and climate science across the board. Another thankless job, you’re welcome.
December 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Climate change terrorist Russ Vought is not done destroying America until the Heritage Foundation tells him to stop. He is working nonstop to dismantle Earth and climate science across the board. Another thankless job, you’re welcome.
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Know the candidates in Oregon's second congressional district.
Bill of Rights Showdown
YouTube video by Jackson County Democrats
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Know the candidates in Oregon's second congressional district.
Know the candidates in Oregon's second congressional district.
Bill of Rights Showdown
YouTube video by Jackson County Democrats
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Know the candidates in Oregon's second congressional district.
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Southern Oregon University’s Community Preschool shows what early learning can be when research meets care. It supports families, builds confidence in young children, and prepares future teachers through real practice. Small program. Real impact.
Viewpoint: The heart of early learning in the Rogue Valley - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Bryce Smedley: The Community Preschool has endured for decades because it provides research-supported, child-centered learning. Children find a setting that recognizes their needs. Families find a sta...
ashland.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Southern Oregon University’s Community Preschool shows what early learning can be when research meets care. It supports families, builds confidence in young children, and prepares future teachers through real practice. Small program. Real impact.
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This is what American aid used to be. 🥣👶🏽🤰🏾 Millions fed. Mothers supported. No deals. No profit. No leverage. Just public service. As of July 2025, this is gone. Replaced by transactional cruelty. Remember what we lost. Remember who will pay.
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This is what American aid used to be. 🥣👶🏽🤰🏾 Millions fed. Mothers supported. No deals. No profit. No leverage. Just public service. As of July 2025, this is gone. Replaced by transactional cruelty. Remember what we lost. Remember who will pay.
Southern Oregon University’s Community Preschool shows what early learning can be when research meets care. It supports families, builds confidence in young children, and prepares future teachers through real practice. Small program. Real impact.
Viewpoint: The heart of early learning in the Rogue Valley - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Bryce Smedley: The Community Preschool has endured for decades because it provides research-supported, child-centered learning. Children find a setting that recognizes their needs. Families find a sta...
ashland.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Southern Oregon University’s Community Preschool shows what early learning can be when research meets care. It supports families, builds confidence in young children, and prepares future teachers through real practice. Small program. Real impact.
Get involved.
GET INVOLVED | Jackson County Democratic Party
www.jcdemocrats.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Get involved.
Yikes. Be careful everyone and listen and follow instructions by emergency crews.
When the Clackamas River spilled over its banks, over 5 feet of floodwater submerged their house
It will take at least three to five months of work to make the house livable again.
www.oregonlive.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Yikes. Be careful everyone and listen and follow instructions by emergency crews.
No ICE in Oregon.
Oregon asks judge to block potential ICE detention center in Newport
The state Department of Justice says the Trump administration hasn’t met key requirements.
www.opb.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
No ICE in Oregon.
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Grateful for the chance to read and share stories from former Peace Corps Volunteers 🌍📖 Each one carries a place, a moment, and something that stayed. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I do.
The Grass Stays Bent
Never meant to be put back
southernoregonpeacecorps.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Grateful for the chance to read and share stories from former Peace Corps Volunteers 🌍📖 Each one carries a place, a moment, and something that stayed. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I do.
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Rep. Cliff Bentz has consistently voted with corporate and utility interests over consumers, opposing accountability and protections that keep costs off working families. This is the result.
If PGE gets away with this, I imagine other utilities in Oregon will too.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Utility watchdogs accuse PGE of skirting new law meant to make data centers pay for rising demand
The company doesn’t plan to simply assign the costs of energy investments needed to support data centers, to data centers, but to focus on all drivers of “peak demand.”
www.opb.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Rep. Cliff Bentz has consistently voted with corporate and utility interests over consumers, opposing accountability and protections that keep costs off working families. This is the result.
Ten years ago armed men seized Malheur and laughed on livestreams. We called them clowns. They were a rehearsal. Cowboy cosplay, stolen land, white grievance, guns as politics. Now the fever spread. What broke at that refuge never healed.
The Takeover of Malheur Kicked Off a Decade of Lawlessness
The wildlife refuge occupation set the stage for Trump, January 6, and so much more.
www.pdxmonthly.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ten years ago armed men seized Malheur and laughed on livestreams. We called them clowns. They were a rehearsal. Cowboy cosplay, stolen land, white grievance, guns as politics. Now the fever spread. What broke at that refuge never healed.
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Wiles unloads like a busted confessional. Trump with an “alcoholic’s personality,” driven by compulsion and control, convinced limits are for other people. JD Vance the political shape shifter, conspiracy soaked. Russell Vought a zealot. Musk a volatile live wire in the room. Trash TV.
Susie Wiles Talks About The First Year of Trump’s Second Term (Part 1 of 2)
In the first half of ‘Vanity Fair’’s interview with Susie Wiles, the chief of staff discusses Elon Musk’s DOGE disaster, the FBI’s “incredible job” investigating January 6, and how Trump once berated ...
www.vanityfair.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Wiles unloads like a busted confessional. Trump with an “alcoholic’s personality,” driven by compulsion and control, convinced limits are for other people. JD Vance the political shape shifter, conspiracy soaked. Russell Vought a zealot. Musk a volatile live wire in the room. Trash TV.
Teachers show up early, stay late, and still fight for kids when the system cuts corners 🍎✊ Teacher unions are how dignity survives in public education. Paying our dues protects classrooms, communities, and futures. The Oregon Education Association is Oregon’s backbone 📚❤️
Paying My Dues
Original song and performance by Dave Hall, PAT member
vimeo.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Teachers show up early, stay late, and still fight for kids when the system cuts corners 🍎✊ Teacher unions are how dignity survives in public education. Paying our dues protects classrooms, communities, and futures. The Oregon Education Association is Oregon’s backbone 📚❤️