From KS Wild: The Lower Graves Timber Grab by the Grants Pass Resource Area of the Medford BLM was effectively halted by an Oregon Federal District Judge yesterday. The 571-acre timber sale targeted mature and old-growth forests for partial cutting and “regeneration” logging, in which old growth forest canopy and wildlife habitat would be removed, […]
Perhaps a reminder to call Rep. Walden s office: 541-776-4646. Ask him to re-fund the Children s Health Plan (CHiP). 8.9 million children will be kicked off health care unless it is continued. It has helped lots of children get health care for the past several years. Funding ended Sept. 30. It needs to be […]
ORD2 is hosting a community event featuring a coalition of groups coming together to fight hate and oppression. Guest speaker is Senator Jeff Merkley. October 22nd 1:30 PM at the Historic Ashland Armory. See https://ord2indivisible.org/event/uniting-for-justice-historic-ashland-armory/ for more details. Mark your calendar and watch for additional details.
Letter to the Editor, published in the Mail Tribune (9/27/17). Courier did not print. There is no equivalence between hate groups and those who oppose them. I, along with other Americans condemn the recent racist and violent events in Charlottesville. These hateful actions contradict our democratic values of equality and Rights for All. We are […]
Assault rifles are a right. Healthcare is not. This man’s right to own multiple automatic weapons outweighs others’ right to public safety. While victims will be treated for medical issues, they are responsible for the cost even if it may bankrupt them/their family. Issues are up for vote in the house this week among others […]
Josephine County Democrats have a new office and want to show it off. So everyone is invited to an Open House Saturday, October 14, 2-5 p.m. at 514 NE 7th Street in Grants Pass (corner of 7th and C). Come by and say hello to some of the most dedicated volunteers in town who invite […]
A candidate running to replace Republican Congressman Greg Walden will be addressing Josephine County Democrats at their meeting Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. Tim White, of Bend OR, http://timwhiteoregoncd2.com/bio/ is taking on the challenge of trying to defeat an incumbent Republican in a conservative district. His background includes an MBA in business finance and a […]
When: October 10, 6:00 – 6:30 pm — Immediately Before JCD Meeting Where: Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass Details: In response to mid-September white supremacist flyers showing up in Grants Pass, Rogue Indivisible is handing out flyers. These flyers are supportive of Grants Pass and the welcoming, inclusive society we really […]
Far-right extremists are attempting to get enough signatures for a ballot measure, that if passed, would roll back Oregon healthcare gains. Please refuse to sign their petitions. It might not hurt to tell them they are going against Oregon values as well. Read about it here: http://ouroregon.org/far-right-timber-baron-bankrolling-healthcare-rollbacks/
