Jackson County Democrats

JC Democrats Education Series Open to the Entire Community
"Watching the Supremes: The Importance of the Court and Its Impact on All of Us"
Thursday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
Oregon Education Association building, 2495 S Pacific Hwy, Medford
Wolf Hoppe, as our special guest speaker, will focus on the makeup of the Supreme Court, its ideological schism, and how cases get there; and will illustrate by discussing a recent case. He is a retired trial lawyer, adjunct professor of law and U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Wolf has been teaching courses at OLLI at SOU (formerly SOLIR) on the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court and related topics since retiring in Ashland in 1999.

Over 100 people, representing the Occupy Groups and others, gathered at Vogel Plaza and marched to the Courthouse to call for an amendment to the Constitution to end corporate personhood. The movement is gaining steam. City by city, across the nation, resolutions are being passed to overturn the Supreme Court decision, Citizens United vs The Federal Election Commission. Speakers included Robert Dole (Medford), Elbert Collins (Grants Pass), Evan, Keith and Andrew Seles (Ashland) and Rich Rhode of Oregon Action. The rain didn't dampen the spirits and kept up lively chants," Hay Hay, Ho Ho, Corporate Greed has got to go!"

Educate yourselves about the proposed changes to the Oregon education system from pre-kindergarten through college. Governor Kitzhaber's initiative focuses on early childhood programs and school readiness for the 0-5 population in order to give children a better start in their education. The proposal includes youth development for students from 6-20 and career readiness. The university system will have more independence. SB 909 was passed in the 2011 Session to establish the Oregon Education Investment Board and the Early Learning Council.

Join In As Jumping January Continues!

Secretary of State Kate Wows the Crowd
Thanks to all our friends and PCPs who turned out for Secretary of State Kate Brown. We learned what the Secretary of State does as well as being our chief elections officer and what she hopes to accomplish in her next term. It was an uplifting presentation.

Thanks to all of you who attended our "Occuparty" at Roscoe's BBQ January 5^th. The place was packed with people and the music by Pete Herzog & Patrick Tovatt, followed by the Rogue Suspects, was incredible.

Happy New Year! It's starting with a bang!

January Kicks Off the 2012 Election Season - Get Involved
(Office opens again on January 5)

January Kicks Off the 2012 Election Season - Get Involved!

Happy Holidays!
The Jackson County Democrat's headquarters will be closed December 21 through January 5.

Happy Holidays!
The Jackson County Democrat's headquarters will be closed from December 21 through January 5. We'll be rolling out new volunteer opportunities for the up coming election cycle in January.

Writing Your Year-end Donation Checks? Help us Elect Democrats in 2012!
Please keep the Democrat's Presence in Jackson County Strong!

Your one-time and monthly donations, no matter what the amount, will keep the JCD office as the hub of the Democratic Party in Jackson County and help elect Democrats to important local positions. Please become a "Grassroots" sustaining supporter. Even $10 a month commitment will ensure our office remains open to provide a headquarters for local progressive political education and discussions, committee meetings, seminars and trainings. AND, it is the base for 2012 campaign.

Help us keep a progressive voice in Jackson County. Contribute via credit card by going to the www.jcdemocrats.org website, or by sending a check (and your Grassroots Commitment) to the JCD HQ, PO Box 4474, Medford, OR 97501. Thank you!

Town Hall with Sen. Bates & Rep. Buckley in Applegate
Monday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Valley View Winery, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville
Sen. Bates and Rep. Buckley hope to hear from their constituents in Applegate, Ruch and Jacksonville.

Join us for a Holiday Celebration at a combined Executive/Central Committee Meeting & Potluck
Thursday, December 8, starting at 6:00 PM at the JCD Headquarters
We’ll start a little early and have a short meeting while we eat. Please RSVP to the JCD office mail@jcdemocrats.org or (541) 858-1050 so we’ll have a chair for you! Note that the Central Committee will NOT be meeting in November.

Last Tuesday OSPRIG (Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group) hosted a panel discussion featuring Sen. Bates and Rep. Buckley. Panelists and community members discussed the history of corporate personhood and the implications of the court case Citizens United vs. the FEC. Over 115 community members attended this thought provoking panel at Southern Oregon University.

One point emphasized was that we citizens have been complacent over the past thirty years and allowed various laws to be passed that were and are not for the good of all. It’s time to correct the situation. Get educated and vote.

Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Be thankful we have a Democrat in the White House and make sure we keep him there!
Stay informed and become active for the 2012 Election!

Join us for a Holiday Celebration at a combined Executive/Central Committee Meeting & Potluck
Thursday, December 8, starting at 6:00 PM at the JCD Headquarters
We'll start a little early and have a short meeting while we eat. Please RSVP to the JCD office mail@jcdemocrats.org or (541) 858-1050 so we'll know set up a chair for you! Note that the Central Committee will NOT be meeting in November.

As the holidays approach, the giant foreign factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This is concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It’s time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in foreign-produced wrapping paper?

And A Good Time Was Had By All...
Thanks to the 160 fun-loving supporters who joined us for the JCD Fall Fundraiser event on Sunday, October 30 at the Red Lion Inn!

Honored guest speaker, Secretary of State, Kate Brown, wowed the crowd. Our other equally impressive speakers, State Senator Alan Bates, State Rep. Peter Buckley, Joyce Segers, candidate for 2^nd Congregational District 2, and Beth Heckert, candidate for Jackson County District Attorney, were sensational. The event went off without a hitch thanks to the JCD Fundraising Committee, led by Arlene Rogers. Click here to see photos taken by Helga Motley.

Next JCD Meeting
A Combined Executive Committee, Central Committee Meeting and Potluck
Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:00 pm

We'll start a little early and have a short meeting while we eat. Watch for more details. We may come up with games ... political games?

Joyce Segers Announces her bid for Congressional District 2
The press and supporters gathered to officially begin her campaign. Her web site will be up soon. In the meantime, Joyce can be reached at Joyce can be reached at 541-601-1100