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Washington County Democrats
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We are the Democratic Party of Washington County, Oregon.

Website: https://washcodems.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocraticPartyWashingtonCounty/

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Today is Veterans Day. Please join the Washington County Democrats in recognizing those who served.

Learn about the origins of Veteran’s Day: www.va.gov/opa/publicat...

Read “5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day:” www.war.gov/News/Feature...
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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STATEMENT FROM DNC CHAIR KEN MARTIN ON SENATE SHUTDOWN VOTE For seven weeks, we have stood firm and spoken with one voice: we must save health care for millions of Americans. Donald Trump has made it impossible for families to make ends meet, forcing them to choose between putting food on the table or paying their medical bills. The last thing Americans can afford is their health insurance premiums doubling overnight. Let me be crystal clear: Donald Trump and the Republican Party that orchestrated this betrayal of the American people are responsible for the men, women, and children who will suffer because they cannot get the health care they need to survive. These are the same people who rushed to vote for tax breaks for billionaires. It is clear whose side they are on. As this vote moves to the House, | stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and | am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote. The voters will never forget the day Trump turned his back on them so he could focus on building his gilded ballroom.
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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From The Independent:

"Trump team is secretly handing out massive tax breaks to wealthy American corporations: report"

Read on: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
November 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Democrats made an offer:

Vote for the continuing resolution in return for a one year extension of ACA subsidies and establishment of a commission to work on fixes.

Republicans said no to even that.
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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TOMORROW!

Join us at M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St) this Saturday, November 8 • 12–4 PM for Sábado Gigante, a community event to support the immigrant-owned small businesses who make our neighborhood thrive.

More details and Spanish translation in alt text!
Immigrant-owned small businesses have been hit by a sudden, severe downturn & they need us now. This Saturday, Nov 8 • 12–4 PM, join us at M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St) for Sábado Gigante, a community event to buy, eat, & show up for the people who make our neighborhood thrive. Every purchase, share, & visit matters. One afternoon can help keep a family’s livelihood, an employee’s job, and a neighborhood fixture from disappearing. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors — the more people who come, the bigger the impact. Can’t attend? Share this post, tag local friends, or donate if you can. Visit the HUMAN booth to learn more about us. Sábado Gigante — URGENTE: Este sábado 8 de nov (12–4 PM) en M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro). Ven y apoya a nuestros negocios locales — cada compra cuenta. Visita el puesto de HUMAN para saber más sobre nosotros. #SupportLocal #Hillsboro #SábadoGigante #ShopSmall #ImmigrantOwned #SaveOurBusinesses #CommunityStrong
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Our food drive is underway! Please bring non-perishable food items to our office at 140 NE 3rd
Avenue, Hillsboro.

November 1st to Nov.25th

10-2 PM weekdays and Saturday Nov.15th 10-2 PM

Want list in Alt Text!

Learn more: washcodems.org/2025/10/29/w...
Items needed are: Non-perishable foods, canned goods, powdered & liquid laundry detergent, personal hygiene items like deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and toothbrushes
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Great news.

Measure 34-345 passed with about 58 percent of the vote.

Washington County's libraries will be able to provide the services its citizens need and deserve.
Measure 34-345 passed. Thank you Washington County.
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Our office in downtown Hillsboro taking donations of non-perishable food and toiletries. These will be distributed to local food pantries.

Please add rice and beans to the wanted list below!

140 NE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. 10 am - 2 pm, M-F.
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Join us at M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St) this Saturday, November 8 • 12–4 PM for Sábado Gigante, a community event to support the immigrant-owned small businesses who make our neighborhood thrive.

More details and Spanish translation in alt text!
Immigrant-owned small businesses have been hit by a sudden, severe downturn and they need us now. Join us his Saturday, Nov 8, 12–4 PM at M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St) for Sábado Gigante, community event to buy, eat, & show up for people who make our neighborhood thrive. Every purchase, share, & visit matters. One afternoon can help keep a family’s livelihood, an employee’s job, & a neighborhood fixture from disappearing. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors. The more people who come, the bigger the impact. Can’t attend? Share this post, tag local friends, or donate if you can. Visit the HUMAN booth to learn more about us. Sábado Gigante — URGENTE: Este sábado 8 de novi (12–4 PM) en M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro). Ven y apoya a nuestros negocios locales — cada compra cuenta. Visita el puesto de HUMAN para saber más sobre nosotros. #SupportLocal #Hillsboro #SábadoGigante #ShopSmall #ImmigrantOwned #SaveOurBusinesses #CommunityStrong
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Our office in downtown Hillsboro taking donations of non-perishable food and toiletries. These will be distributed to local food pantries.

Please add rice and beans to the wanted list below!

140 NE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. 10 am - 2 pm, M-F.
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 5th, 4 - 5 pm

"No troops, NO ICE in Beaverton and Oregon"

Beaverton Police Department, 6125 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97008

Learn more and optional RSVP: buff.ly/23IrSu4
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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It is Election Day!

The Washington County Democrats endorse BALLOT MEASURE 34-345.

Fill out your ballot, put it in your official postpaid mailing envelope, SIGN the envelope, and get it to an official drop box: buff.ly/MVWU4Dd
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Oregon makes it easy to vote.

There's still time to fill out your ballot, seal it in your personalized return envelope, SIGN the envelope, and get it to an official drop box.
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This Tuesday, November 4th, 6 pm at Hillsboro Civic Center:

The Hillsboro City Council & Mayor will discuss option for city response to ICE.

Council Meeting with public comment period to immediately follow.

Here is how to participate:
HILLSBORO COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR CITY RESPONSE TO ICE! COUNCIL MEETING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW WE DEMAND FOR IMPACTED FAMILIES AND PROTECTION FOR THOSE RISK CAN'T RALLY IN PERSON? ZOOM OPTION: PHONE: 1-253-215-8782 MEETING ID: 8514863 9488 PASSWORD: 932487 TO COMMENT VIRTUALLY YOU MUST REGISTER BY 3:00 PM: COUNCIL@HILLSBORO-OREGON.GOV OR CALL 503-681-6117
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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The Washington County Democrats endorse BALLOT MEASURE 34-345.

Fill out your ballot, put it in your official postpaid mailing envelope, SIGN the envelope, and get it postmarked by TOMORROW, Nov. 4th at 8 pm.

Or use an official drop box: buff.ly/MVWU4Dd
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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From the New York Times:

"How to Be a Good Citizen of a Bad Country"
Opinion by By M. Gessen

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
When your country pursues abhorrent policies, when the face it turns to the world is the face of a monster, what does that say about you? In my experience, it is strikingly easy to shrug off one’s responsibility for the country where one pays taxes, contributes to the public conversation and, at least nominally, has the right to vote, if that country is the United States. It seems one can just say “Not in my name” and continue to enjoy the wealth and the freedom of movement one’s citizenship confers. But as this country builds more cages for immigrants, deploys military force against civilians in city after city, regularly commits murder in the high seas and systematically destroys its own democratic institutions, that may change. It should change. What does one do then? How can one be a good citizen of a bad state? Dekel was trying to shift some of the responsibility for his own actions — his own resistance, which he felt was insufficient — onto unnamed others, and in doing so he was telling an important truth about resistance in general. Seeing other people act makes it less frightening to join in protest. Even more important is an unspoken principle my conversations with these Israelis reminded me of: To be a good citizen of a bad state, one has to do scary things. It may be writing an op-ed calling for your own country’s isolation, as Sfard did, knowing that it would cost him friendships and get him branded a traitor. It may be using your body to shield someone more vulnerable, as Greenberg does. It may be withdrawing your economic cooperation. It is weighing leaving against staying, moral obligation against fear, flying under the radar against taking a risk — and opting for the risk.
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Our office in downtown Hillsboro taking donations of non-perishable food and toiletries. These will be distributed to local food pantries.

Please add rice and beans to the wanted list below!

140 NE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. 10 am - 2 pm, M-F.
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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So, how is America's New Golden Age working out for you?
Image of French royalty holding court in an elaborate ballroom. Text: "Not sure you can get more Marie Antoinette than taking away food stamps right| before Thanksgiving while you build gold and marble dance hall so the the crooks can bring you bribes over badly cooked (Argentinian) steak." Credit: @elleisanisland.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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This Tuesday:

The Hillsboro City Council & Mayor will discuss option for city response to ICE.

Council Meeting with public comment period to immediately follow.

Here is how to participate:
HILLSBORO COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR CITY RESPONSE TO ICE! COUNCIL MEETING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW WE DEMAND FOR IMPACTED FAMILIES AND PROTECTION FOR THOSE RISK CAN'T RALLY IN PERSON? ZOOM OPTION: PHONE: 1-253-215-8782 MEETING ID: 8514863 9488 PASSWORD: 932487 TO COMMENT VIRTUALLY YOU MUST REGISTER BY 3:00 PM: COUNCIL@HILLSBORO-OREGON.GOV OR CALL 503-681-6117
November 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Please join the Washington County Democrats in recognizing Native American Heritage Month.

Learn more about this observance: www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Well golly gee, sure feels good knowing the White House is in good hands. Warms your heart it does.

So, how much did your ACA premium go up?
Bathroom with marble floors and walls, and gold wastebasket and other furnishings.
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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We have a new Resistance Book Review up on out blog!

"Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts"
By Nancy Lewis, WashCo Dems Precinct Committeeperson

Read on: buff.ly/PztcDvt
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING!

WashCo Dems Halloween Haunted House

October 31st, 4:45 pm to 7:45 pm

At our office at 140 NE 3rd Ave in downtown Hillsboro

Learn more about it: buff.ly/rr6dScK
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Happy Halloween from the Washington County Democrats!

Drive safely this evening!
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Happy Halloween from the Washington County Democrats!

Please drive safely tonight!
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM