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June 20, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Now they can dream again.

Bonamici For Congress     This week, the Supreme Court held that the Trump Administration's attempt to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was "arbitrary and capricious." For now, this means that protections for Dreamers are restored, and there is a new s…

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June 16, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Another step toward equality

Bonamici For Congress     I want to share some good news. Yesterday, the Supreme Court affirmed that LGBTQIA+ individuals are protected from discrimination on the job, and cannot be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Discrimination is wrong, and no one should …

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June 5, 2020 at 11:40 PM

#SayHerName

Bonamici For Congress     Today should have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Breonna was an essential worker, an EMT who put her health and wellbeing at risk to serve her community on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a beloved daughter and niece – known as "the b…

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June 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Black Lives Matter and what you can do right now

Bonamici For Congress     George Floyd's unjust death is the result of centuries of racism, discrimination, and oppression in our country. Tragically, it is not an isolated event. Too frequently we hear about attacks against Black Americans by law enforcement and others. But racism also…

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May 20, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Last night's results

Bonamici For Congress     Last night was Oregon's primary election, and I am honored to have earned the support of NW Oregonians. Thank you to the countless endorsers, volunteers, and supporters who made this victory possible. A few months ago, our lives were turned upside down by the CO…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 9:52 PM

No thanks, Mitch.

Bonamici For Congress     The United States Postal Service is critical – especially in a time of physical distancing. We know that USPS postal workers are a lifeline for people from coast to coast, and especially important to seniors, veterans, and people who live in rural areas. Yet G…

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May 10, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Resources for Parents this Mother's Day

Bonamici For Congress     Parents need support now more than ever. In a recent webinar with the Children's Institute, we discussed four key things you can do to support children during this pandemic: Establish routines to create structure and help regulate your kid's emotions. Play is…

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May 6, 2020 at 4:56 PM

You have options.

Bonamici For Congresscontent warning: mentions of domestic violence     The coronavirus pandemic has caused countless challenges — and our communities have responded. While staying home to help save lives, Oregonians are stepping up to help their high-risk neighbors, pooling resources to…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 6:31 PM

continuing the fight

Bonamici For Congress     As voters across NW Oregon receive and fill out their ballots, I want to tell you more about my work and ask for your vote on May 19th. Since Democrats won back the House almost two years ago, we've accomplished a lot. Sometimes that means big structural chang…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 3:08 PM

PETITION: Support health care workers

Bonamici For Congress     Our health care workers are our first line of defense, and we need to keep them safe. We must act to support our health care workers – right now – as they care for so many in our communities. There's still a national shortage of personal protective equipment (…

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  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 9:31 PM

they're here!

Bonamici For Congress     Ballots are arriving in Oregon! I was grateful to find mine in the mail as a sign of normalcy during such an unpredictable and difficult time. In the midst of all the challenges we are facing, it's important to remember that this is an election year. And even …

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 10:27 PM

🚸 The state of child care in Oregon

Bonamici For Congress     The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted some of the weakest aspects of our economy. Even before the current COVID-19 pandemic, many families struggled to find affordable, high-quality child care, and many child care workers struggled to make ends meet. With ma…

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  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Things look a little different...

Bonamici For Congress     Happy Monday! Right now, Team Bonamici is mobilizing our 2020 re-election campaign – but things look different than in years past. Here's how you can stay connected and help support our campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure you're registered to vote …

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Pledge to vote for housing

Bonamici For Congress     The coronavirus pandemic makes clear that we're all in this together, and we need to emerge from this stronger and more united as a community. But our community is only as strong as our values. Unfortunately, Oregon has too many people without a home, and too …

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 11:43 PM

🌎 Trump's EPA is capitalizing on COVID-19 🌎

Bonamici For Congress     Today marks 50 years of Earth Day. Although we can't be together volunteering to plant trees or remove invasive species – it's a good opportunity to reflect on the history of Earth Day and speak out against Trump's disastrous assault on our environment. Follow…

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April 13, 2020 at 10:39 PM

resources for distance learning

Bonamici For Congress     By now, you've likely heard that Oregon schools will be closed for the rest of this school year. It's hard for families and educators, but necessary to keep everyone safe. Educators are working hard on plans to support continued education through distance learn…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 5:12 PM

An easy solution for a complicated problem

Bonamici For Congress     Oregon is fortunate to have a well-established vote-by-mail system. Many other states have followed in recent years, but it's never been more urgent to expand this option nationwide. What happened in Wisconsin this week is unacceptable. Not postponing the Prim…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 9:16 PM

living United

Bonamici For Congress     As COVID-19 tests our nation's strength and social distancing and quarantines change our way of life, economic uncertainty mounts — organizations like the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette are stepping up for our communities. In the wake of the global pand…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Our small businesses

Bonamici For Congress     Oregon is home to hundreds of innovative, important, and imaginative small businesses that help our communities thrive. Nonprofit organizations and small businesses employ thousands of workers here in Northwest Oregon, and they drive a significant portion of ou…

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  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Suggested memories

Bonamici For Congress     Over the past week, I've had several photos of "suggested memories" come up on my phone. Typically around this time, you'd be receiving a few emails from Suzanne and me about our end-of-quarter fundraising drive. Normally, we'd set a lofty goal for the first qu…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 8:08 PM

What we've done so far, and what comes next:

Bonamici For Congress     I want to make sure you know what we're working on to address the Coronavirus pandemic. To start, I joined my House colleagues in supporting two initial response packages that have both been signed into law. These bills were the starting point – they provide p…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Emerging Stronger

Bonamici For Congress     The outbreak of Coronavirus has already caused a substantial and detrimental impact on small businesses, families, and countless industries that cannot function in the world of working from home. This is putting a financial strain on people across Oregon and th…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 11:15 PM

national paid sick leave would make a big difference

Bonamici For Congress     Right now, Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has spurred a global health crisis. Care providers, legislators, and experts agree that an essential component of prevention is missing: national paid sick leave. But it's not just about Coronavirus; paid sick leave: has r…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Prepare, don't panic.

Bonamici For Congress     Hi I want to make sure you have the latest information about Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Every region is experiencing this outbreak differently – even within our District in NW Oregon. The most accurate information for you and your family is available from the co…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 2:16 PM

We're kicking off our 2020 campaign!

Bonamici For Congress     It's been more than eight years since I was first elected to Congress, and a lot has changed in that time. With the election of President Trump in 2016, many of us have felt like things were hopeless. But we didn't give up. We stepped up, spoke out, and organi…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 1:15 PM

they're scamming consumers

Bonamici For Congress     Let's talk about debt for a moment. Debt collectors often use misleading or incomplete information to try to convince consumers that they must pay debts that are not legally due — or may not even be theirs. When I began my career at Legal Aid, I saw how these …

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Trump's budget is a disaster

Bonamici For Congress     You've probably heard about Donald Trump's disastrous new budget proposal, which would gut Social Security, Medicare, and our social safety net. Those are heartless and unnecessary cuts, but we also can't ignore the parts of Trump's budget that contain his irr…

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  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 4:20 PM

FWD: our silver lining

Bonamici For Congress     Did you see this email from Suzanne? We're glad it's a Leap Year so we have a few extra hours before our end-of-month fundraising deadline at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Donate Now Help us accelerate our momentum by chipping in $3 right now. Because Suzanne's right: we h…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 4:20 PM

a silver lining

Bonamici For Congress     The last few years have been challenging, but there's an aspect that's positive. There is a movement of grassroots energy at levels we haven't seen since I came to Congress more than eight years ago. Americans are actively engaged in the political process, and …

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February 21, 2020 at 9:20 PM

He's at it again

Bonamici For Congress     We must put a stop to the Trump Administration's suppression, censorship, and heavy-handed manipulation of science. I'll continue to defend science and reason in 2020 and beyond. It's time to lift up the voices of scientists and take action on climate change. …

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February 19, 2020 at 6:18 PM

The case against Betsy DeVos:

Bonamici For Congress     In the three years since she was sworn in as Donald Trump's Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos has had an abysmal record. Here are some of the lowlights: Gutting public education funding in official budgets, which disproportionally hurts low-income families. T…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 7:42 PM

we know how to save our children.

Bonamici For Congress     Every year, more than 7,000 children and teens are shot in the United States. Many lose their lives. What we must recognize is that these deaths are preventable. Two years ago in Parkland Florida, in a scene that's become all too familiar in our children's li…

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February 11, 2020 at 8:52 PM

💊 The unique burden of being sick in the U.S.💊

Bonamici For Congress     Last week, I brought one of Oregon's leading health care advocates to be my guest at the State of the Union address. She and the Federally Qualified Health Center where she works do incredible work to make sure all Oregonians have access to quality, affordable …

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February 6, 2020 at 9:49 PM

If this week has you discouraged:

Bonamici For Congress     With the impeachment proceedings, Trump's reckless behavior in the Middle East, and his disingenuous, deceitful State of the Union address – it's easy to lose sight of hope. This week we learned just how far some Republicans will stray from their Constitutiona…

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  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 10:41 PM

FWD: ♻️🌊📊 The evidence is clear, our water is not :

Bonamici For Congress     Did you see this message from Suzanne? I'm proud to be a part of her campaign and am eager to help her build this movement. Today is the 8th anniversary of Suzanne's first election to Congress on January 31, 2012. Since that election, she's never wavered on her co…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 6:07 PM

♻️🌊📊The evidence is clear, our water is not

Bonamici For Congress     It's 2020. We need to get serious about addressing the climate crisis.That starts with putting a stop to the Trump Administration's suppression, censorship, and heavy-handed manipulation of science. I'll continue to defend science, data, and reason in 2020. It's…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 9:15 PM

open arms, open hearts

Bonamici For Congress     There's a humanitarian crisis at our Southern border. I recently visited the US-Mexico border in Brownsville, TX and Matamoros, Mexico. I was there to investigate the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico policy and the use of tent court facilities to adjudic…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 8:09 PM

RE: They're back to work and up to no good

Bonamici For Congress     I wrote to you earlier this month about the legislative and legal threats to reproductive freedom our country is facing. It’s time for us to make our voices heard. Sign the petition and tell the Supreme Court that we oppose any laws that get between doctors and p…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 8:40 PM

They made a bad decision

Bonamici For Congress     It's been ten years since the Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, paving the way for unlimited, anonymous "dark money" to be spent in our elections. The decision allows special interests and billionaires to buy unparalleled influenc…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Let's go outdoors

Bonamici For Congress     Northwest Oregon boasts pristine coastlines and waterways, majestic forests, a robust wine country, and abundant agriculture. We all have a responsibility to be good stewards of this land. It was a pleasure to share with REI what conservation and stewardship me…

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January 13, 2020 at 7:25 PM

1912 → 1920 → 2020

Bonamici For Congress     One hundred years ago today Oregon ratified the 19th Amendment, which eventually gave women the right to vote across the country. But that was not new for us. Oregon was one of the few states that recognized the right of women to vote before the passage of the…

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January 8, 2020 at 2:21 PM

stopping the spiral

Bonamici For Congress     The news coming out of the Middle East is alarming. As we continue to learn more about the attacks, the safety of our troops is my utmost concern. With this in mind, I will continue to advocate for quick and thoughtful de-escalation. I urge you to join me in spe…

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January 3, 2020 at 2:19 AM

Back to work and up to no good

Bonamici For Congress     Anti-choice legislators are back to work this week, and the first item on their agenda? A brief to the Supreme Court asking them to reconsider Roe v. Wade. We should be funding Planned Parenthood and making sure everyone has access to health care. Instead, more …

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 3:44 AM

One thing for right now:

Bonamici For Congress     It shouldn't surprise you to learn that raising money isn't my favorite part of being a member of Congress. But until we get rid of Citizens United, it's an important part of running for reelection. Ask anyone in Congress — we'd rather be spending time working…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 10:09 PM

This holiday season

Bonamici For Congress     This holiday season, I am reflecting on the progress we've made in the House with our new majority. We've passed more than 400 bills since January – about 275 of them bipartisan – addressing prescription drug costs and preexisting conditions, nondiscrimination,…

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December 20, 2019 at 6:18 PM

Our fight to outlaw toxic asbestos

Bonamici For Congress     Too many Americans are exposed to cancerous asbestos – often without their knowledge. The fight against asbestos exposure and mesothelioma is not just about health care; it's also about finally outlawing a known carcinogen that has already caused too many fami…

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December 19, 2019 at 9:39 PM

In our country, no one is above the law. That includes the President.

Bonamici For Congress     Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump. I took my oath of office holding the Constitution and, during the oath, I swore to uphold it. That meant voting in favor of the two articles of impeachment. Even back in 1787, the Foun…

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December 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM

There's no place for him in our government

Bonamici For Congress     It's no surprise that so many of the members of President Trump's cabinet, his allies, and his advisors have a racist streak. It shows in the policies Trump pursues. Recently uncovered emails from White House advisor Stephen Miller reveal that he pressured con…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 11:19 PM

An impeachment update.

Bonamici For Congress     Over the past few weeks of impeachment hearings, we've uncovered layer after layer of wrongdoing and deceit by President Trump. It's distressing for many to see our nation with so much at risk and so divided. Today, Speaker Pelosi called for the House committe…

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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 6:03 PM

numerically speaking

Bonamici For Congress     Since Democrats won the majority in the House, we've passed almost 400 bills – that includes legislation on many of the issues that matter most to our community: Equal pay for equal work Gender equality and nondiscrimination Universal background checks for g…

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