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Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer is a Democrat representing Oregon's 3rd district in Congress, leading the fight for universal health care, economic justice and dealing with climate crisis by enacting Green New Deal.

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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM

An assault on librarians, readers, and Americans

John, The distinguished, accomplished, revered Librarian of Congress was abruptly dismissed by Donald Trump without warning and without cause. Dr. Carla Hayden stepped in at a critical time to provide leadership and direction for the Library of Congress, the largest collection of information in t…
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April 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM

The first three months

John, For the first three months, the Trump administration has been running on fumes, confusion, bluster, and bullying. So far, their "Flood the Zone" strategy of a rapid fire series of shocking events has kept political opponents off balance, and the American public confused. But recent events m…
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January 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM

Energy isn’t the problem, climate is

John, We missed a big opportunity. And now Donald Trump is exploiting the idea of declaring a national climate emergency in order to... drill more oil. In Congress, I introduced legislation in the House supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to declare a climate eme…
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January 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM

A talent, an icon, a great human being

John, Back in 1970 as a college senior at Lewis & Clark College, I ran the statewide campaign in Oregon to lower the voting age from 21 to 19. As the movement gained speed across the country, we jumped on a national campaign to ratify a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18. I test…
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January 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM

My Congresswoman, Maxine Dexter

John, For the last three decades, I've had the honor of representing Oregon's 3rd Congressional District in Washington. And every single day, I was proud to serve. And on Friday, I was equally proud when Dr. Maxine Dexter was sworn in as our new representative. With Donald Trump in the White Hous…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM

These are not serious people

John, Donald Trump has famously said that he's smart because he doesn't pay taxes. He has spent a lifetime cutting corners, under-reporting his income, and skirting, if not actually breaking, the tax law. Republicans in Congress throughout my career have followed that playbook and created more ta…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM

It’s Election Day in America

John, Happy Election Day. They say you don't know how strong something is until it has been pushed to its limits. Four years ago, a violent mob sought to overturn our free and fair election by any means necessary. If not for a couple of young senate interns, they may have delayed the certification …
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October 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM

We need Janelle Bynum in the House

John, It was exciting to spend the morning recently with dedicated volunteers for Janelle Bynum. Four dozen people made a commitment to be on one of Janelle's canvass teams fighting to win control of the House of Representatives. [link removed] The speakership and the integrity of the preside…
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October 22, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Keep Alaska Democratic!

John, We're two weeks away from a very consequential election, and this is our last chance to help push Mary Peltola to victory in a critical Democratic seat. Mary Peltola won a special election against a slate of Republican challengers in Alaska in 2022 (remember Sarah Palin?) and now, she's on …
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Our champion for democracy

John, If you've met Ricki Ruiz, you know that he is a passionate champion for our democracy. I first worked with Ricki when he was a freshman in the 2021 long session. Margaret and I were advocating for a statewide requirement that high schoolers take at least one term of civics in order to gradu…
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October 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM

We must keep this seat

John, After 28 years building movements and passing laws in Congress, I'm heading back to my hometown of Portland to lend a hand to candidates and causes that are critically important to our future. The Pacific Northwest is home to a whole slate of great candidates and leaders that we must protec…
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October 1, 2024 at 9:30 PM

This is my last time

John, One of the most meaningful experiences for me over my time in Congress has been our annual Women's Leadership Luncheon. The tradition started with my first Women's Leadership Luncheon featuring then-House Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi as our star guest. It continued through the years featuring…
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September 22, 2024 at 6:23 PM

When even Donald Trump can get on board…

John, Last weekend, the New York Times published a damning admission from Richard Nixon [[link removed]] , the architect of the failed war on drugs: he knew he was lying about the dangers of cannabis. While this provides vindication for those of us who have fought for legalization, it is a devastati…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 9:06 PM

What is the most important issue to you?

John, The summer election season is at full tilt and temperatures are running high, so let us know what is the most important issue to you. Take the survey! [[link removed]] With Kamala Harris at the helm, it feels like a new day in Democratic politics – and we're eager to help get things done…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM

A party unlike any I’ve seen before

John, Over 20,000 Democrats converged on Chicago this week, and millions more watched at home, to nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a convention unlike any I have seen before... and I've seen a few . There is always a burst of enthusiasm, but nothing quite like this. The party moved like lig…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Checking off our progressive wishlist ✅

John, I'm topping off my 28-year career in Congress by helping to raise money, resources, and awareness for some of the most critical races and issues happening right now. Janelle Bynum has a big opportunity to flip a red seat blue here in Oregon. We can retain Mary Peltola as the sole member of …
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August 6, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Tim Walz is the real deal

John, I could not be more pleased and excited with Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate. I worked with Tim after he was elected to Congress from a very conservative, rural district in southern Minnesota. He won his constituents over by being honest, direct, and fighting for…
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July 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM

All in for Kamala Harris

John, Four years ago, the sheer scale and scope of President Joe Biden's accomplishments were inconceivable. We faced a cascade of crises: a deadly pandemic, insurrection, and an economy in freefall. President Biden led our nation back from the brink. He reestablished our reputation leading on th…
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July 20, 2024 at 7:42 PM

My friend Marcy

John, J.D. Vance, the Ohio Senator and now Republican nominee for Vice President, is no friend to working people and livable communities. He only visited a picket line for the first time in his life last fall. But my friend Marcy Kaptur was right there to greet him. [link removed] [[link removed]…
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July 10, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Protecting democracy

No president has had more accomplishments under more difficult circumstances than President Joe Biden. He's navigated international crises while enacting landmark legislation combating the climate crisis, recovering from COVID, rebuilding and renewing America, and guiding our economic recovery. Thes…
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June 26, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Republicans have their eyes set on the Pacific Northwest

John, The path to the House Majority runs through the Pacific Northwest – from Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, and Janelle Bynum here in Oregon, to Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington state, on up to Mary Peltola in Alaska. So, now that the Oregon primary is behind us, it's time to get focused on the r…
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June 17, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Urgent: This is the best way to make a profound impact this week

John, Nebraska is on the verge of a huge victory for marijuana reform – but Nebraskans need our help to make it over the finish line. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has only two weeks left to complete an enormous signature-gathering operation to put medical marijuana on the November ballot. …
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM

We have our work cut out for us

John, While it was heartening to see the judicial system act to hold Trump accountable with the unanimous, guilty decision, this is an important step on a long journey. Last week, the people of our district chose our next representative in Congress. This was the first election in 28 years that my…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 7:14 PM

For the first time in 28 years

John, For the first time in 28 years, my name will not appear on the primary ballot, but I am totally dialed in. Election day will be bittersweet for me, but will usher in an exciting time for the future of our community. We've made some amazing progress over the last three decades and it's impor…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Our work is not done

From insurance companies to weapons manufacturers, every group and organization you can think of has a political action committee, John. When I was elected to Congress, I realized that to have maximum impact on our livable communities agenda, we would need to create our own PAC. So, in 1996, I found…
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April 30, 2024 at 11:51 PM

The Biden-Harris Administration is listening

John, I could not be more excited or optimistic that we are finally in the homestretch to end the failed and misguided war on drugs. Just this morning we received reports that the DEA plans to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance [[link removed]] . After leading this movement for more …
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM

A hope for a different type of politics

John, Six months ago, I announced that I would not seek another term in Congress. Since then, I have enjoyed the chance to reflect, and celebrate our achievements from over the past few decades. Together we have made incredible progress in international trade policy, historic preservation, animal we…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 3:00 AM

My Decision

Dear Friend, For weeks, I have had two versions of this announcement in my back pocket. One announced that I am running again for re-election. The other is an announcement that this would be my last term in public office. It is a difficult decision especially after the amazing success of the l…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Forget the presidents, this is the era of Nancy Pelosi

Dear Friend, For the presidents under whom Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House, it was her work that made their legacies possible. She isn't just the most consequential and accomplished speaker in American history. Presidents come and go and she has been a partner with them all, Republica…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 4:25 AM

Thank you

Dear Friend, I am happy to report that I have been reelected to another term in Congress. Your trust and support mean more to me than you will ever know. As we await further results, and regardless of the outcome, my commitment is to make sure the federal government is a full partner with Oreg…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Is it over yet?

Dear Friend, Is it over yet? Not for another few hours! Please be sure to vote. Put your ballot in an official drop box before 8 p.m. (find a drop box using this tool [[link removed]] or OregonVotes.gov/dropbox [[link removed]] ) or mail it in time to make sure it's postmarked with today's date. …
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November 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Three things today

Dear Friends, Election Day is coming fast! I'm looking forward to our team campaigning all weekend long. Please consider joining as we canvass, phone bank, and rally our support for Tina Kotek and other local candidates whose races are too close for comfort heading into the final sprint. There…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 6:04 PM

One Week to Go

Dear Friend, Today marks the final week before one of the most consequential elections I've ever seen. On November 8, Oregonians will decide who controls Congress and our own state. There are just two things I'm going to ask you to do this week. #1: VOTE. #2: VOLUNTEER [[link removed]] . Ou…
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  Earl Blumenauer · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 4:06 PM

What a week!

Dear Friends, What a phenomenal week! I was delighted to welcome Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to Oregon for some of the most energetic rallies I've ever participated in. The support for our Democratic candidates for Congress, governor and races up and down the ballot is electric! …
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October 26, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Democracy on the line

Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2022 midterm elections, where nationwide the fundamental issue of elections themselves are on the ballot. That is correct: nearly 350 candidates in races across the country are MAGA Republicans repeating the ridiculous assertions that the 2020 election was "stolen" an…
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October 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM

How you can help in the final 14 days

Dear Friends, There are just 14 days to go until Election Day! There is still plenty of time to make a difference and help in critical races throughout our state. The road to the majority goes straight through Oregon. Our governor's race and three key congressional contests are coming down to …
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October 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM

A vote for Betsy is a vote for Drazan

Dear Friends, By now I hope you know that I detest the season of political emails, texts, and calls just as much as you. In particular when the intent is to provoke fear and anger as opposed to thought and reason. I want to be candid with you that this email is in no way an attempt to fear-mon…
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October 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Your body. Your rights. Your vote.

Dear friends, 2022 has been harrowing for anyone who cares about abortion rights. [link removed] [[link removed]] Earlier this year a majority of activist, right wing extremist Supreme Court justices overruled Roe v. Wade . Overnight, Americans lost 50 years of settled case law protecting t…
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October 14, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The Congress you deserve

Dear Friends, Earlier in August I shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate have accomplished in Congress so far. [[link removed]] Not only did we pass major pieces of legislation into law—there is even more ready to go and awaiting action. But only if …
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October 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

An economy that works for all, not just the few

Pandemic. Recovery. War in Ukraine. Labor shortages. Inflation. There's been no shortage of challenges to the U.S. economy over the last several years. The good news: Democrats in Congress, and the Biden Administration, rolled up our sleeves to deliver immediate economic relief to all Americans. …
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October 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Let's keep East County rising

Dear Friends, This election cycle I'm focused on helping candidates who are making a difference in Oregon and throughout the country. East of Portland lies one of the best examples of new and growing political leadership. I began my political engagement campaigning to lower the national vot…
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October 6, 2022 at 11:58 PM

The path forward for cannabis

I applaud President Biden's action to pardon federal marijuana offenses, which is something I advocated for him to do in my role as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The President is taking an historic step towards ending the federal government's failed and discriminatory prohibition on…
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October 4, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Privatizing Social Security. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?

Dear John,By now you would think that I would not be shocked by proposals that Republicans are putting out and campaigning on. But I must confess to being flabbergasted that both congressional Republicans and their state counterparts are literally running on ending Social Security as we know it. …
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September 30, 2022 at 4:15 PM

I hate fundraising emails just as much as you do

Today is the day. Actually, it started several days ago. If you are like me, you are being bombarded with email requests from politicians. I hate them. Not the people running for office, many of whom are close friends, but the inflammatory, and at times outrageous requests for money. Our consu…
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September 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Stand strong with our neighbor to the North

Last weekend, as I read the New York Times , my jaw hit the floor. I knew that the Republican who ousted Jaime Herrera Beutler across the Columbia River from my district was incredibly right-wing but I had no idea how dangerous Joe Kent truly is. Here are a few quotes from the article: "Kent said…
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September 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

The road to the majority runs through Oregon, and we need your help!

Dear John,We only have 46 days until the historic 2022 election. So much is at stake, starting with no less than the future of our democracy. We also need to continue the federal fight to restore full reproductive freedom in the United States, accelerate the clean energy future, and expand protectio…
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September 11, 2022 at 4:10 PM

The Path to a Democratic Majority Runs Through Oregon

Earlier this week I had the privilege of hosting Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Portland as our special guest during my annual Women's Leadership Lunch. As we celebrated our 20th year supporting women in politics, we raised money for the incredible three women who are facing competitive congressional ra…
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September 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Celebrating Democratic wins on Labor Day

This Labor Day, I'm celebrating the victories for workers that Democrats have delivered. Skilled labor is the heart of our efforts to rebuild and renew America. Democrats know this and together, we are investing in job creation, training, and education to boost career development in the labor trades…
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September 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Standing proud on our record

Dear John, I hope you have enjoyed hearing from me over the past 30 days where I have shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have accomplished. When I started this series, all 30 items had not passed in the Senate. Like many of you, I was overjoyed by the historic p…
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August 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 30: House Democrats Have Made Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

[link removed] [[link removed]] This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're already delivering…
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