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May 21, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Americans should be able to age with dignity

Bonamici For Congress     May is Older Americans Month. Thinking about the contributions of seniors reinforces the importance of programs like Social Security and Medicare. These popular programs have been around for several decades. Congress passed the Social Security Act in 1…

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May 14, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Lessons from my mother

Bonamici For Congress     It's Mother's Day, a time to honor and celebrate the remarkable women who have played a pivotal role in shaping our lives. My mother had a profound influence on me, and the lessons I learned from her formed my core values. Growing up, my mother led by…

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May 11, 2023 at 5:41 PM

The truth about the debt ceiling

Bonamici For Congress     You've likely heard about the debt ceiling, and it's a topic that will receive more attention in the coming weeks. Here's what you need to know: the debt ceiling is a cap on the total amount of money the United States can borrow to meet its financial o…

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May 9, 2023 at 8:20 PM

She accomplished the improbable; now she needs our help

Bonamici For Congress     Let me introduce you to my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Marie represents Washington's Third District, just across the river from Oregon's First District. Since she was elected in November of 2022, she has been working ti…

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May 2, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Extremist Republicans are targeting LGBTQ+ communities everywhere - including in Oregon

Bonamici For Congress     Extremist Republicans are escalating their attacks on the LGTBQ+ community. This year, nearly every state has bills targeting LGBTQ+ people; seven have been introduced in Oregon. There are more than 400 bills nationwide, and that's more than the past f…

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April 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Be a part of the movement for change

Bonamici For Congress     The MAGA Republicans who control the House have made it abundantly clear that they are more concerned with limiting reproductive rights, promoting censorship, pushing discrimination, and gutting critical services than with the well-being of Americans. …

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April 28, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Standing up against authoritarianism

Bonamici For Congress     The erosion of democracy is becoming more apparent. MAGA Republicans are attacking democratic values and principles every day. The recent actions of the Tennessee state legislature demonstrate this dangerous trend. Republican legislators chose to expel…

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April 27, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Hungry families are not a bargaining chip

Bonamici For Congress     Kevin McCarthy's actions in the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations are deeply concerning. He is using hungry families as a bargaining chip, trying to make it more difficult for people to qualify for food assistance under the SNAP program. For 41 million…

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April 22, 2023 at 4:33 PM

This Earth Day, let’s harness the power of democracy

Bonamici For Congress     On the first Earth Day in 1970, twenty million Americans came together and marched to demand action against pollution. It was a powerful demonstration of democracy at work, leading to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage …

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April 17, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Join the fight against right-wing censorship in classrooms

Bonamici For Congress     Recently we've seen extremists ban books, censor curriculum, and oppress LGBTQ+ students – all in the name of "parental rights." There has been a rise in these harmful policies - even in blue states like Oregon. Let's build a movement together against…

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April 11, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Sign my petition: prevent gun violence – reinstate the assault weapons ban!

Bonamici For Congress     According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more mass shootings in 2023 than there have been days of the year. 147 ....and counting. As long as we have people being gunned down across the country - in schools, movie theaters, stores, places …

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April 8, 2023 at 4:18 PM

A Texas judge has further eroded reproductive freedoms.

Bonamici For Congress     Since the fall of Roe, right-wing extremists have continued in their quest to criminalize abortion. And yesterday, a Texas judge further eroded reproductive freedoms.  The case, which overturns the FDA's approval of the abortion medication mifepristone…

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March 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Our first end-of-quarter deadline

Bonamici For Congress     In Washington DC, I'm fighting for reproductive freedom, public education, and investments in clean energy. I'm proud of my work, but I can't do it alone. I appreciate people like you. Tonight is our first end-of-quarter deadline. We are looking for 56…

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March 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM

I’m not backing down from the fight to protect our planet

Bonamici For Congress     The climate crisis is urgent. Global temperatures are rising at an alarming rate, and the recent report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes clear that we must act now. Last year, Congress passed the most significant investment i…

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March 28, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Republicans are denying critical health care

Bonamici For Congress     It's been less than a year since the terrible and dangerous Dobbs decision, and we're already facing a crisis in the United States as abortion continues to be criminalized. 13 states have now banned abortion with few exceptions. Many more are in the pr…

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March 27, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Republicans are already targeting Andrea Salinas!

Bonamici For Congress     Republicans are already making plans to expand their majority in the House, and apparently they have decided that their path to victory runs through Oregon's Sixth Congressional District. The National Republican Congressional Committee just released t…

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March 22, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Standing up for ALL students and families

Bonamici For Congress     I'm a mom. My kids went to our local public schools here in Oregon. During that time, I chaired the parent-teacher organization, volunteered in classrooms, served on district-wide committees, and attended school board meetings. As a public school parent…

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March 14, 2023 at 5:51 PM

What are your priorities right now?

Bonamici For Congress     As we move into a new year and think about what's at stake in 2023, I'd like to hear from you about what issues are important to you and your community. Please take our brief survey to let me know your priorities. Take our survey Your feedback is criti…

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March 8, 2023 at 4:58 PM

The fight for gender equality

Bonamici For Congress     Today we celebrate International Women's Day. In 1908, 15,000 women in New York City inspired the first International Women's Day when they marched to demand shorter working hours, better pay, and the right to vote. The United Nations officially recog…

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March 3, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Stop Book Bans

Bonamici For Congress     Across the country, we are seeing school boards and state legislatures denying students their First Amendment rights through book bans. The First Amendment protects the right to receive, exchange, and express information and ideas. To deny students acc…

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March 1, 2023 at 12:57 AM

It starts with you

Bonamici For Congress     We need a rock-solid movement to win in the next election cycle. That's why we're organizing now. And it starts with you. Can you donate $3 and join our progressive movement? We are coming up on a critical fundraising deadline. We will be investing in v…

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February 26, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Ready to meet the moment

Bonamici For Congress     Suzanne frequently says that her constituents don't elect her to get things done only when she is in the majority. Of course, it's easier to pass progressive policies when Democrats are in charge, but she's in Congress to serve Oregonians no matter who…

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February 23, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Sign my petition: Tell Congress to Fund Universal School Meals Now!

Bonamici For Congress     Nearly nine million children live in food-insecure homes in the United States. Access to food is a human right. No child should ever go hungry. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a bill allowing all students to receive breakfast and…

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February 17, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Don’t let extremist Republicans sunset Social Security and Medicare

Bonamici For Congress     Social Security and Medicare are earned benefits that allow Americans to age with dignity. Nearly nine out of ten seniors are collecting Social Security benefits each month, and more than 60 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare. Some Republicans …

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February 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Oregonians 💖 Democracy

Bonamici For Congress     Today is Valentine's Day, and it's also Oregon's 164th birthday. One of the many reasons I love Oregon is that we make it easy and convenient for people to vote. The ballot and the voter's pamphlet are mailed to every registered voter. Oregonians can si…

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February 9, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Democrats stand with the American people

Bonamici For Congress     It was an honor to attend the State of the Union address this week. President Biden reminded us of all we have accomplished by working together and how we can move forward into the future. We have invested in infrastructure, lowered costs for seniors,…

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February 6, 2023 at 9:09 PM

When educators thrive, students succeed

Bonamici For Congress     The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected our country. Educators and support staff are on the frontlines, helping students and families heal from this trauma every day. This challenging task, combined with overcrowded classrooms and insufficient school…

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January 31, 2023 at 10:25 PM

We need a strong movement to fight back

Bonamici For Congress     When Republicans won control of the House, we knew they would try to implement their extremist agenda and reverse the progress we've made. And unfortunately, in the first month, they've attacked abortion rights, tried to undermine the IRS, and unveiled …

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January 27, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Standing firm and finding common ground

Bonamici For Congress     As we near the end of January, one thing is clear: the new Congress is divided. Republicans hold an extremely narrow majority in the House, and they've already shown their inability to reach consensus and effectively govern. Despite the dysfunction, I …

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January 25, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Fighting back against anti-choice oppression

Bonamici For Congress     Last Sunday was the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. But, as you know, last June, the extremist Supreme Court ripped abortion access away from millions of Americans. In the months following the cruel Dobbs decision, …

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January 12, 2023 at 7:23 PM

House Republicans continue their assault on reproductive rights

Bonamici For Congress     For months, Republicans have claimed that the Dobbs decision last summer was about states' rights and not about restricting reproductive freedom nationwide. And when abortion was on the ballot, voters made clear that they support access to safe and leg…

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January 6, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Two years later, what we now know about January 6

Bonamici For Congress     It's January 6, 2023, two years since Donald Trump's attempted insurrection. Because of the hard work of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol, we know much more about that terrible day. The committee produced its fi…

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January 5, 2023 at 5:56 PM

We have real problems to solve, no matter who holds the gavel

Bonamici For Congress     At this point in time, there is no functioning U.S. House of Representatives. Because the House has not elected a Speaker, we cannot adopt rules, members can't be sworn in, and we can't debate and pass legislation. The House sits in limbo. Unfortunatel…

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December 31, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Don’t forget about your Oregon political tax credit.

Bonamici For Congress     As we near the end of the year, I'm reflecting on all we accomplished in 2022. We passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that will address the climate crisis, rising medical costs, and more. The Safer Communities Act will take important steps to he…

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December 28, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Climate action is possible – even in a challenging political environment.

Bonamici For Congress     Extreme weather events have become more common. This year communities across the country and around the globe have experienced dangerous wildfires, massive flooding, deadly heat waves and droughts, and devastating hurricanes. We are experiencing the co…

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December 22, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Happy Holidays!

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December 9, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Protecting marriage equality

Bonamici For Congress     Yesterday was a good day for love! I proudly helped the House pass the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality in federal law. Along with 257 of my colleagues, we sent the message that love is love and discrimination is wrong. The bill i…

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December 6, 2022 at 11:36 PM

The Supreme Court may gut the Voting Rights Act

Bonamici For Congress     As we've seen too often, extremist politicians and activists are continuing to attack the foundations of our democracy – voting rights, ballot access, fair districts, and even the basic administration of elections. The Supreme Court has started to take…

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December 1, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Everyone needs a home. Sign my petition:

Bonamici For Congress     Stable and affordable housing is critical to rebuilding and strengthening communities and an important part of our economic recovery. Everyone needs a place to call home, but too many lack access to affordable housing. This is an issue that affects urb…

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November 15, 2022 at 11:09 PM

Some important victories in Oregon

Bonamici For Congress     In the days since the election, I've been impressed with Democrats across the country who are winning races and surprising political pundits. Reproductive rights and democracy were on the ballot — and the American people came through. We didn't win eve…

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November 9, 2022 at 5:19 AM

Thank you

Bonamici For Congress     THANK YOU. It is an honor to have won reelection. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the people of Northwest Oregon in Congress for another term. I owe this victory to you, and to the grassroots activism of so many people in Oregon. Thank you for yo…

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November 8, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Make sure everyone you know votes today.

Bonamici For Congress     Today is Election Day! There is so much at stake in these midterm elections. Abortion access, public education, climate change, Social Security, Medicare, and much more are on the line. As President Biden said, democracy itself is on the ballot in this…

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October 31, 2022 at 11:53 PM

A better future

Bonamici For Congress     In my family, Halloween has always been all about the children. When my kids were younger, we would take them trick-or-treating – even in the rain – to see neighbors and friends. Now I look forward to seeing what superheroes are making a comeback as th…

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October 27, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Did you see Suzanne’s message?

Bonamici For Congress     We want to make sure you saw Suzanne's message about why she's running for reelection and to ask for your support in the final 12 days until Election Day. You know this: Suzanne is an effective leader in Congress and an important voice for positive change…

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October 24, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Three amazing women

Bonamici For Congress     There are 123 women currently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives — just 27% of the members. And right now, I am the only woman in Congress from Oregon. Representation matters. Here in Oregon, we have the incredible opportunity not only to ele…

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October 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Extremist Republicans could win in Oregon. Join the movement to stop them.

Bonamici For Congress     I need to share an important election update with you. The Oregon governor's race is now a toss-up between progressive Democrat Tina Kotek and right-wing Republican Christine Drazan. With an unaffiliated candidate in the race, it's very possible that D…

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October 19, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Ballots arriving soon 📭

Bonamici For Congress     Oregon ballots will arrive in mailboxes soon. There are only 20 days until Election Day. We still have work ahead of us, with many challenges and a newly-configured district. I hope I can count on your support. The past two years have been challenging…

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October 16, 2022 at 4:10 PM

A Better Future

Bonamici For Congress     Oregon's redrawn First District includes 128,030 new people! I've been working to introduce myself to as many of them as I can by traveling around Northwest Oregon with my team. Take a look: I always enjoy spending time at home in NW Oregon and visit…

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October 14, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Guess whose birthday it is? 🎂🎉💕

Bonamici For Congress     It's Suzanne's birthday! She's an incredible leader and makes being a Congresswoman look like a piece of cake. No surprises 🎉 here, she's working hard for Oregon. Suzanne doesn't take anything for granted, and she's burning the candle🎂 at both ends so …

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October 11, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Sign the petition: Tell the Senate to put marriage equality into law

Bonamici For Congress     The extremist Supreme Court has already caused a lot of harm — including ripping away the nationwide right to safe and legal abortion. But some are ready to go further. Justice Clarence Thomas has made it clear he is prepared to go after cases like Win…

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