OREGON FOCUS: Blogs, Jeff Merkley, Neighborhood Leaders, Groups and Events

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BLOGGING OREGON: BlueOregon is a place for progressive Oregonians to gather 'round the water cooler and share news, commentary, and gossip.

Here's a rather interesting piece on the Republican Candidate for Oregon's House District 35. Is this really the best Republicans can come up with for candidates these days?

Multnomah County gets the biggest solar installation in the Pacific Northwest.

Senate '08 News Roundup.


The Democratic candidate for Oregon's Senate seat is Jeff Merkley. Merkley has MAJOR union support as well as the support of the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, 21st Century Democrats, and Council for a Livable World, among MANY others. You can read Merkley's stands on the issues here.

Here is a video from the Merkley campaign:



Go here to volunteer to help Merkley win.

Even more importantly, you can become a Neighborhood Leader for the Oregon Democratic Party and be a major part of Victory 2008.

Here are progressive events and groups in Oregon:

Harney County "Alternative Energy Club"
Third Thursdays, 7pm; Harney County Library, Burns OR. Contact Claire Larson 541-573-6680.

Wasco County Dems' Monthly Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Questions? Call 541.298.4700.

Deschutes County Dems Monthly Meetings:
Second Thursday of every month
7 to 9 p.m. (6:30 social) at Bend's Community Center, 1036 NE 5th Street

Umatilla County Democratic Women These Dems meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, generally alternating between Pendleton and Hermiston. The Chair is ElRae Wells Ph. 276-7943 (call for more info).

Umatilla County Dems now meet at 6pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pendleton's BMCC Sci-Tech Bldg in Rm 204

Every Thursday Vancouver For Peace Street Vigil
Bring your own signs or use one of ours. We stand of the corner of the Vancouver main library and express our desire to end the illegal occupation of Iraq (and other issues). This is a Vancouver for Peace event.
Event Date: Every Thursday
Event Time: 4:30 PM
Venue Name: Ft Vancouver Library
Address: 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd
City: Vancouver


Here is a Democracy for America Group in Oregon:

Tigard DFA
1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Silver Palace
Tigard, OR
We are a motivated band of progressive activists who meet occasionally for political discussions and activism.
Phone Number: 503-620-3536


And for those who like to combine socializing and politics, here are Drinking Liberally groups in Oregon:

Corvallis, Oregon
* Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm
* Squirrels, 100 SW 2nd St (non-smoking, good food)

Portland, Oregon
* First and third Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
* Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St (Upstairs)
* Hosted by Nicole Vanderhoof, James Riddle and Bill Nothstine, portland (at) drinkingliberally.org

St. Helens, Oregon
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
* Red Line Sports Bar & Grill, 2098 Old Portland Rd (Back Room)
* Just drop in - all welcome
* Hosted by Julane Grant, sthelens (at) drinkingliberally.org