We don’t need Trumps troops in Oregon! Oregonians…. Don’t take the bait!

Im happy to be joining the NAACP Portland Fireside Chat Series on Sept 25th! I’ll be joining some awesome thought leaders in healthcare as we discuss “The Health & Healing Agenda for Our Community”. Where: Louiza - 2808 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland When: Thursday, Sept 25 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

The Portland Police Bureau collaborated with Doernbecher Children's Hospital to create this simple 5-step checklist to make sure your child fits correctly within a seat belt: 1. Sit all the way back, knees bend naturally, feet on the floor 2. Shoulder belt across shoulders & chest

Let KATU and Sinclair know your thoughts!

We don’t need billionaires hoarding our nations wealth. There’s enough money in this country to end poverty and homelessness. I’ll stand 10 toes down on that til the end! #incomeinequaliy

Join me in supporting healthcare workers in their fight for a fair contract!

The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.

The Supreme Court now soys that ICE can detain based on racial assumptions. “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote,…” www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Im happy to be joining the NAACP Portland Fireside Chat Series on Sept 25th! I’ll be joining some awesome thought leaders in healthcare as we discuss “The Health & Healing Agenda for Our Community”. Where: Louiza - 2808 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland When: Thursday, Sept 25 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

“Romeo, as the now 5-year-old is identified in the lawsuit, was diagnosed with a “rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer,” at age 2. He immediately began receiving ongoing “critical, life-saving medical treatment” in the U.S., according to the lawsuit..” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

I had the pleasure of being an opening speaker at the SMC Doula Conference this year in Portland. Doulas do phenomal work! The work they do decreases maternal mortality, eases postpartum depression, and improves perinatal outcomes. smcdoulas.com#trainings

Epstein survivor on Epstein: "His biggest brag forever was that he was very good friends with Donald Trump."

Welcome to the party Rep. Javadi! There’s plenty of room for you to my right. 🙂 cyrusjavadior.substack.com/p/had-enough...

BRUTAL JOBS REPORT: Just 22,000 jobs added in August. Unemployment rises to 4.3%. Broader jobless rate jumps to 8.1%. Slowest 4-month growth since 2020. Plus, downward revisions for June and July of -21,000. Yikes.

I’m thrilled to be newly elected as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Black Caucus. Im looking forward to doing great work with this leadership team. #Democrats #Forthepeople #orpil

A good UNION job took my dad and our family from poverty to the middle class. Whether it was working as a school custodian or the work I did as a critical care nurse, I’ve seen the power of collective action up close and personal. Happy Labor Day! #Unions #workers

Here we go! We hit the magic number! Let’s keep this special session moving…. Disappointed in the Republican tactics, but glad we have a compromise bill that will keep Oregonians moving! State Rep’s are meeting in the Senate chamber due to House construction. #orpol #orleg #Oregon

In my opinion, a Vice President who was then a presidential candidate should get protection until the next presidential election cycle. “Joe Biden signed an executive memorandum in January extending Harris’ protection to 18 months.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Auntie Maxine told me to tell everyone back in Oregon hello! 

We are now headed down a path where just mentioning LGBTQ+ people could lead to the loss of federal funding… 😡🤯 www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty made a motion to end the meeting of the DNC early due to the shooting of multiple children in the city. We don’t have to accept mass gun violence as normal. We need more federal gun reforms. We can honor the 2nd amendment AND keep our kids and community members safe!

I’m not resigning from the legislature or running for another public office. Here’s what’s up….. #dnc #Democrats #DumpTrump

Ron Desantis is a monster….. What kind of “leader” does some heartless crap like this??? “The abrupt erasure of the memorial street crossing, which honored the 49 people killed at the Pulse nightclub in 2016, was described as a “scandalous act of betrayal”.. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I’ll be sharing an important personal/political update tomorrow! Thanks to all of those who continue to push back on the fascist hijacking of our democracy.

These cuts will be catastrophic. Make no mistake about it, thousands of Oregonians may lose their healthcare and access to food because Trump and the Republicans chose to give Billionaires tax cuts instead of looking out for those who need help the most. katu.com/news/local/o...

I’m glad we are working on a ballot measure here in Oregon to protect marriage equality. katu.com/news/nation-...

Big thanks to Nurse.org for the recognition. My work as both a nurse & an advocate for workers have a direct impact on the laws that I propose. Nurses are the most trusted professionals & when we run for office we often win! nurse.org/news/travis-... #nurse #nursing #union #workers #nurses

I thought they were only going after criminals? This man has been a volunteer firefighter for over 7 years! #HVStrong #Indivisible #fightfordemocracy www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

Had a great time at the SEI homecoming event today! It was my first time going and it was fun. Great food, music & community made for a great day. #portland

Registered Nurses in Oregon will now be able to bill Medicaid for care coordination work independent of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physicians assistant!

The family sentencing alternative program is now permanent! This legislation will keep more families together! #prisonreform #criminaljusticereform #criminaljustice

Proud to speak to and stand with OPNHP union workers as they fight for a fair Kaiser contract! ✊🏾 #union #ofnhp

WOW…. This is crazy! She molested AND facilitated the molestation of dozens of young girls, and now Trump moves her to the country club. 🤔 www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Encouraging all of my Hispanic/latino presenting friends to keep a copy of your birth certificate or green card on you!” "Bro, I was born in College Station. There is no way — what is going on?" said Miguel Angel Ponce Jr., 33.” www.khou.com/article/news...

Republicans must be really scared of what’s in those Epstein files if they are voluntarily shutting down Congress. This scandal gives “I did not have sex with that woman” vibes. Definitely reminds me of the cover-up for the Bill Clinton sex scandal in the 90s. people.com/mike-johnson...

We’re feeding hundreds of people in George Park this Saturday. Come on down! “Beloved local chef and community champion, Chef Kiara Hardy, is back with the 2nd Annual Kitchen Killa & Friends Community CookOut, a heart-centered gathering…” www.portlandobserver.com/post/kitchen...

Reflecting on my journey in politics, I've been fortunate to forge meaningful connections with incredible individuals. Serving as the Western Director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for 8 years stands out as the most fun role that I’ve had in politics to date.

My cousin Tamara Mason has a great new children’s book… “Bea is For Boundaries”. Buy a copy for that special little person in your life.

If this isn’t playing in DJT’s face…..

Trump’s cruelty has little limits. “The LGBTQ+ section of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline shut down Thursday following a directive from the Trump administration” “The specialized LGBTQ+ line, launched in 2022, offered targeted support for individuals in crisis” www.koin.com/news/lgbtq-m...

When a nurse becomes a legislator, you get the kind of receipts @travisnelson.bsky.social just brought He knows the cost of these Medicaid cuts isn’t just political—it’s measured in lives Listen to him. Then act https://loom.ly/aw-ejP0 #Oregonizers #SaveMedicaid

These education cuts are cruel & Oregon can’t afford them. How many of you knew a kid who was undocumented or a kid who had an undocumented parent when you were in grade school? 🙋🏾‍♂️ www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Republicans block Democratic maneuver to force release of Epstein files. “The House Rules Committee, which prepares legislation for votes on the House floor, voted 5 to 6 against attaching Khanna's amendment to a procedural measure…” www.axios.com/2025/07/15/t...

Photos taken by the official legislative photographer during the 2025 legislative session. #ORPol #orleg