Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

January 6, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Birthday Reflections

[link removed] [[link removed]] Today is a somber anniversary for our country as we mark 3 years since insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol in an attempt to upend our democracy. Today also happens to coincide with my birthday, forever affecting the celebratory mood of January 6 for me…

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January 1, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Happy New Year!

[link removed] [[link removed]] Let me begin by wishing you a very happy New Year — including a safe and joyful (or quiet, if that's your style) celebration — along with at least a sprinkling of good old-fashioned New Year's resolutions! One of my resolutions is to stay in closer touch with yo…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM

it’s been a while since we last spoke

[link removed] [[link removed]] Dear John, Let me begin by wishing you a very happy New Year — including a safe and joyful (or quiet, if that's your style) celebration — along with at least a sprinkling of good old-fashioned New Year's resolutions! One of my resolutions is to stay in closer…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 10:16 PM

A win for Oregonians

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Birthday Reflections

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  AG Ellen · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Thanks for all you do, John

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 9:06 PM

I want to hear your thoughts

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We cannot let outside forces determine our future.

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 9:55 PM

TOSS UP

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Join me, Andrea Salinas and Senator Elizabeth Warren virtually TONIGHT!

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 9:55 PM

I'm doing my part to help protect our Democratic majority

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 11:04 PM

This is devastating. That means it’s time to get to work.

John, …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Andrea will take this fight to Congress

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 5:42 PM

the moment we've been dreading...

John, …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:30 PM

January 6

Today’s January 6 and … it’s my birthday! …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:15 AM

A message from Ellen about the 2022 Oregon Governor's race

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 8:29 PM

The abortion ban in Texas

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 9:12 PM

Embrace the moment!

John, I know I talk a lot about my Mom, but bear with me one more time. [PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE IN PLAINTEXT] This is Louise this past Mother's Day. When she was born in 1925 in New York City, the country (in fact, the world) had recently experienced a pandemic. And polio was a big worry! …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Banksy & Happy 🐶

John, Oh, what a life our pets have! Our family's rescue dogs, Banksy and Happy, now spend most of their days lying around comfortably without a care in the world — except, of course, wondering when their next walk is or what treats they can get from us humans! [PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE IN PLAINTE…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Halfway point approaching...

John, Tomorrow marks the end of the first half of 2021 and the second financial quarter, too! It also just happens to coincide with the end of our five-month 2021 legislative session, and I especially wanted to highlight some of what we've accomplished. Here are some of the bills I supported a…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 4:57 PM

The new face of the GOP?

John, Our nation was rocked when we witnessed the violent insurrection at our nation's Capitol on January 6th. Make no mistake, this was a direct attempt to overturn the will of the voters and undermine democracy by far-right extremists. (That it took place on my birthday only made me angrier!) …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 3:58 PM

Republican AGs are relentless

John, Across the country, Republican Attorneys General are still plotting against the Democratic Party's plans to reverse the damage inflicted on our country by Donald Trump and to achieve progress for the American people. They are doing everything they can to keep Trumpism alive and firing of…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 5:28 PM

[ACTION REQUIRED]: Sign the petition to raise the federal minimum wage >>

John, Americans who work 40 hours a week should not have to choose between paying their rent and paying for necessary medications. But recently, eight Democratic Senators sided with Republicans and took the $15 minimum wage out of the proposed pandemic relief legislation. While so many are …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Thanks for participating >>

Happy Juneteenth, John! Juneteenth is the anniversary of the day enslaved Black people were freed in the United States after the Civil War. I’m especially proud to be an Oregonian today because our state has declared Juneteenth an official holiday! Of course, first and foremost, this holiday i…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 5:22 PM

🚨BREAKING: The ACA lives on!

John, BREAKING NEWS: The Affordable Care Act lives on! This is the third attempt by Republicans to overturn the landmark health care law. Their efforts to repeal the ACA have failed in the Supreme Court twice already, in 2012 and 2015. Yesterday's 7-to-2 ruling by the Supreme Court dismissi…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Let's not forget to smell the flowers

John, I would never pretend to have a "green thumb." But I have to say that in Portland, known as the "Rose City," it's nice to have at least one rose bush in your garden. We planted this one a few years ago when we put in our fence. It's been so wonderful to watch our rose bush grow and flourish…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 6:08 PM

🏳️‍🌈 Urgent Pride Month call to action

Happy Pride Month, John! Pride is a month of love and authenticity, a time to celebrate how far the community has come. After all--Love is Love is Love! But it’s also a reminder of how far we have to go. At every turn, I have done my best to stand alongside the LGBTQ+ community in the fight fo…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Pride isn’t just about rainbow flags and parades.

Happy Pride Month, John! Pride is a big deal here in Oregon. Some of this year's events, like the June 20 Pride Parade, which I love, will be virtual. So I want to share some memories from years past to add to this year's celebration. [PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE IN PLAINTEXT] Of course, Pride isn…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 6:26 PM

In 2021, abortion rights are under attack.

John, I'm so proud that last year I was selected by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon as their 2020 Pro-Choice Champion! It's unbelievable to me, having been fighting for reproductive justice since my college days, that in 2021 a person’s right to choose is still under attack. It should be pr…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Enjoy life's simple pleasures

John, OK. I confess! On Wednesday, I did something a little crazy — but it was totally fun and worth it. Who would have thought any aspect of what I did would seem remarkable? 1. I took a taxi. 2. I flew on an airplane. 3. I left the state of Oregon. It all felt kind of new, but also famili…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Where we must go from here.

John, One year ago today, America changed forever. Or so we can all hope. In response to George Floyd’s shameful murder, protests erupted all across America and the world, demanding criminal justice reform and police accountability. Many of us looked inside ourselves to see what part we had pl…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Sign the pledge. Do the work. >>

John, May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — and it couldn't be more timely to celebrate and lift up the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating impacts on our AAPI communities. The economic crisis has hit Asian-owned restaurants, stor…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 8:22 PM

BREAKING: Conservative majority SCOTUS to hear abortion case

BREAKING: Yesterday, the Supreme Court made the decision to hear a case involving a Mississippi abortion law that will directly challenge Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. This is the bad news we knew was coming. When Donald Trump hand-picked three new SCOTUS justices, he said he'd only …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Let's make Washington, D.C. the 51st state.

John, We teach our kids that the capital of our country is Washington, D.C. We also teach them that we have certain responsibilities — like paying taxes. In return, we get representation in Congress and the benefits of living in these United States. Remember the phrase “No taxation without rep…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 9, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Thank you, Moms!

John, Happy Mother’s Day! Being a mom isn't easy. In fact, it’s gotten so hard to balance (which has never been a word that worked very well in this context) the roles of parent, career, and personal well-being that many moms have simply left the workforce -- temporarily, or for good! Particul…

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  Team Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 9:39 PM

Ellen's getting results

Team Rosenblum, Day in and day out, Ellen’s fighting for Oregonians. We wanted to reach out and share a couple of her recent accomplishments. Here are a few quick highlights of Ellen's achievements since the calendar flipped into 2021: Worked tirelessly to reach a settlement with multi-bill…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Home is not always a safe haven

John, Home is not always a safe haven. The CDC reports that 1 in 4 women will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes. Self-isolation, quarantine, and stay-in-place orders during the pandemic have resulted in an alarming increase in domestic violence incidents. Howev…

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  Team Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 10:08 PM

an important request from Ellen's team

John, Here's the good news: Since our email yesterday, we've already raised $1,500 toward our end-of-month fundraising goal of $2,500. The not-so-good news: Rain has returned to the forecast, the sidewalks have returned to their usual shade of gray — and we still have to raise another $1,000 b…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Amazing pink sidewalks! (and a personal request) 🌸

Hi Team Rosenblum, It’s so great to finally see some real spring in Oregon. Recently, on a walk with our rescue dog, Banksy, I took some photos of the gorgeous flowering trees that are everywhere in my neighborhood. l wanted to share this one with you because of the “pink sidewalk.” It was litera…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 5:02 PM

How will you make someone smile today?

John, It's easy to get caught up in the stresses of everyday life, and even to dwell on some of the animosity and hostility in the world. But wouldn't it be nice if we all took a moment to share some kindness and inspire joy in others? Well, today is the day to do it. It's International Pay It…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 5:13 PM

ACT NOW: Gun reform requires all hands on deck! >>

John, The need for common-sense gun safety legislation has never been more pressing. For far too long, our country has been in dire need of federal leadership to take control of the tragic situation that the gun violence crisis has inflicted on so many. These past few weeks of horrific shootings …

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 10:08 PM

George Floyd's legacy

John, The convictions of now-former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd are a start on the long road to racial justice in policing. We still have, as the poet said, “miles to go before we sleep.” We have so much more work left to do -- and now is the time to act. This momen…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 4:56 PM

This Earth Day, take action >> 🌍

Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate our precious planet Earth. When we sent out our issues survey last month, the response we received as your top priority issue was the environment. And that's no surprise. The damaging impact of the climate crisis is already wreaking havoc on our lives as we kno…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 2:10 AM

After the verdicts

John, Yesterday after the guilty verdicts in the George Floyd murder case, I, along with hundreds of other elected officials around the country, responded on Facebook and Twitter. Here’s what I said: "Today, we have accountability for the murder of George Floyd. Thank you to the jury for deliv…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 11:02 PM

Help pass the PRO Act to empower workers >>

John, So many of the protections workers enjoy today-- like the 40-hour work week, weekends, and paid sick leave-- can be credited to labor unions. If we want to live in a country that treats workers equally, labor unions are essential! That's why passing the Protect the Right to Organize (…

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  Team Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 1:42 AM

Help us close the gap by MIDNIGHT >>

Hi Team! Ellen's been hard at work as the People's Attorney championing bold, progressive causes and spearheading efforts toward a brighter, more equitable Oregon. She's been listening to the concerns of everyday Oregonians and lifting up our stories. Ellen is dedicated to amplifying our voice…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 8:06 PM

I appreciate you fighting alongside me

John, Even though Donald Trump is no longer in office, there are still Republican elected officials pushing his agenda. They even have a name for it--I just heard it today: "Competent Trumpism." They may very well turn out to be even worse than the man himself! And, as I've said on numerous oc…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 9:38 PM

Lifting up sexual assault survivors and their stories

John, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault in America is all too common. 1 in 5 women will experience sexual assault in their lifetimes. Most victims of rape (both male and female) face these traumatic experiences before they’re 25 years old. And-- nearly 80% of rapes and sexua…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 5:17 PM

World Health Day

John, On this World Health Day, the theme is all about making health fairer and more equitable. The World Health Organization is calling for action to eliminate inequality in health around the globe as the world rebuilds and recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we live in a world wh…

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  Ellen Rosenblum · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 11:12 PM

The results are in! 📊

John — April is already here, which means it's time for some spring cleaning, fresh beginnings, and recommitment to our priorities. Last month, we sent out a survey asking you what your top priorities were on the important issues we face. Thank you to all who responded and shared what issues you ca…

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