Rob Wagner for Oregon     Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to undo Obama-era protections for undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children was arbitrary and improper. So, for now, DACA recipients are #HereToStay! When I supported…

Rob Wagner for Oregon     When I started neighborhood political organizing in 1994, it was to fight against attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community right here in Oregon. Which is why I was so gratified to see what happened in the Supreme Court yesterday. In a 6-3 decision written by ultra-c…

Rob Wagner for Oregon     Four years ago, on June 12, 2016 a gunman targeted and killed 49 people because of who they love at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. As always, the gun lobby jumped right into action, sending fear-mongering extremists onto TV shows, dispatching lobbyists, and p…

Rob Wagner for Oregon     Love is a verb. And the only way we can truly love thy neighbor is by taking action in the face of adversity. So when our fellow Americans – George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many more – are killed it …

Rob Wagner for Oregon     Just a few minutes ago, my Democratic colleagues elected me to be the new Senate Majority Leader in the Oregon Legislature. I'm humbled by their confidence in me, and excited about the opportunity we have to move Oregon forward. My friend and mentor, outgoing…

Rob Wagner for Oregon     While the votes are still being counted, I want to thank you for doing your part in keeping our democracy alive. Voter participation in Oregon has been on a roll since we adopted the vote-by-mail method and this year is no different. We showed up with strong s…

Rob Wagner for Oregon     Nearly five years ago, Donald Trump's campaign for president caused an escalation of hate crimes, outbursts of racism, and antisemitism in the name of making our country "great." Not long after that, we had racist and antisemitic bullying in schools across Oreg…

Friends – In 2018, Oregonians – and Americans across the country – voted in record numbers. That’s because we know there’s a lot at stake: the health of our communities; our fair and democratic elections; our public schools; our children’s safety in those schools; and a plan…

Friends – As you get ready to vote by May 19, I want to introduce you to County Commissioner candidates who deserve our support for their advocacy for our students, seniors, mental health, public health, especially during COVID-19, and traditionally marginalized communities.…

Friends – I come from a family of educators. As I grew up, I saw not only how wide-ranging teachers’ skills have to be, but also how hard they work to support our children in our communities. Watching the educators close to me – in my family and in our public schools – I le…

Dear friends– With the current state of our world, I want to check in with you. These times can feel dark, but we must lean in and look for the light – the moments of hope and grace. I’ve been incredibly inspired by the outpouring of love and support from friends and neighb…

Friends – Tonight was the filing deadline for the 2020 election – and we are gearing up for a busy election! Following the latest walkout in the legislature, I’m truly disappointed – more so, I'm heartbroken – by some of my Republican colleagues in the state Senate. They t…

Friends, As you may have heard this evening, the first case of novel coronavirus was discovered tonight in Lake Oswego.  In addition to serving our community in the state Senate, I am also the current Lake Oswego school board chair and a parent of four children in the school…

Friends – When I took my oath of office to serve as an Oregon State Senator, I vowed to show up and work for our state. Each one of my 29 Senate colleagues swore the same oath. This week, eleven Senate Republicans abdicated their duty and their oath by running away from the…

Hey friends, As we gear up for the next legislative session, I wanted to check in about some of the work we’ve done so far and issues I’ll be focusing on as we move ahead. You can read my full article for the Lake Oswego Review, discussing what this session will have in stor…

Dear friends, Through the beautiful crisp autumn air and the leaves falling, most people think of football season or Halloween. As an Oregon State Senator, I think of Election Day! This week we have the chance to stand up for our students across our region and support critic…