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In recent weeks, thousands of ICE agents have flooded Minneapolis, with their numbers increasing daily. ICE agents now outnumber local law enforcement in the metro area. They are raiding businesses serving immigrant communities, staking out highway exits, and stopping drivers based solely on appearance. This is not public safety; it is federal overreach targeting civilians. Unless Congress and the courts...

Letter from the Chair In 2025, Crook County Democrats achieved a 39% Democratic participation rate in the May school board election and sustained a strong election presence with 37 active PCPs, an Election Integrity Coordinator, and a public event featuring Oregon’s Secretary of State and the Crook County Clerk. We strengthened community connections through regular social meetups, peaceful protests, and...

December is a busy month, and we’re grateful to all who were able to celebrate with us last week. Our festive party was full of delicious food and abundant holiday cheer. Whether you stayed for the whole evening or could only drop in for a bit, your presence helped make the night warm, festive, and memorable. A special thank-you to...

On November 22, the Crook County Democrats and other like-minded individuals gathered at Pioneer Park for “Remove the Regime Day” — a nationwide coordinated protest demanding Donald Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. About 50 of us stood strong with our signs and voices — a solid turnout, especially given that it’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and many people are...

Hundreds of people joined our No Kings rally today in Prineville — a new record! Way to go! The thousands of rallies held across the country today marked the third major mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House. These events come amid a government shutdown that has shuttered federal programs and services, while also testing the fundamental balance of...

Our annual progressive dinner was an amazing evening filled with fantastic food, laughter, and camaraderie! Setting the tone for the night were delightful appetizers prepared by Joel Komarek and Barb Johnson and served at Michelle and Jerry Cordova’s home. Next were delicious main courses created by Gary Parn, Dee Coonse, and Paula Minetti-Maboll, which we enjoyed at Gary’s house. The...

Constituent engagement is vital to our democracy. Cliff Bentz’s recent remarks about skipping in-person town halls and labeling some attendees “anti-Trump gangs spreading falsehoods” have sparked heated debate. Public meetings enable all constituents — supportive, critical, and oppositional — a chance to be heard. Overlooking their concerns diminishes the essential purpose of these forums: representing the people. Yes, civic discourse...

While many people marked the Labor Day weekend with travel and cookouts, more than 80 protesters took to downtown Prineville to protest the Trump administration. Our rally was one of hundreds of protests organized nationwide as part of the “Workers Over Billionaires” movement, a mass action advocating for the protection of social safety nets, including Social Security, public education funding,...

The Crook County Democrats had a fantastic booth at this year’s fair! A huge thank you to Paula Minetti-Maboll for her tireless efforts in organizing our participation and for expertly managing all the details. We were thrilled to meet lifelong Democrats and newcomers to Crook County alike, all of whom were excited to see our well-stocked booth. Our team helped...

In a disturbing turn of events, our congressional representative, in a clandestine move devoid of honest public discourse, voted to terminate healthcare for over 40% of people in his district. This action will also result in a reduction in food aid for an additional 35,000 families, including many of us. These decisions will have a profound impact on our community,...