Where the biggest names discuss the biggest issues facing our communities, our state and the nation.
W2D's Mission is to provide programs that inform; to encourage women to be politically active; to endorse and support the candidates and issues which best reflect the principles of the Democratic Party. |
Willamette Women Democrats (W2D) is a non-profit, civic organization that presents monthly programs featuring the most dynamic and influential political figures in the state as well as speakers representing organizations that reflect our progressive values. Although our focus is primarily on state and local issues, we also present programs with national implications, such as criminal justice reform, gun control, women's reproductive rights and climate change.
Despite our name, our supporting members come from the entire Portland Metro area and include women and men. Everyone, regardless of political affiliation, is welcome to attend our timely and insightful programs. |
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W2D is very pleased to welcome Dr. Bruce Goldberg who has led Oregon’s transformation of health care over the past decade. He will discuss how the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is coordinating and improving care for our most vulnerable people, while at the same time saving money with the innovative use of federal waivers. The program will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 4:30 pm at the Home Builder’s Assn. Conference Center in Lake Oswego. A Q&A session follows.
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We are actively seeking contributions for 2024 candidates running for Statewide, Legislative and County level positions in May and November of 2024. Your contributions make a difference in our communities. Please show your support and donate today.
HELP US KEEP OREGON BLUE!
In addition to our programs, W2D has a PAC (political action committee) in support of or in opposition to state (Oregon), county and local candidates and ballot measures consistent with the mission of W2D. In 2022, W2D contributed $3500 to Democratic candidates in competitive races in the May elections and $21,000 to Democratic candidates in competitive races in the November election. In 2023, W2D contributed $1600 to candidates in critical local school board races. All of our supported school board candidates won! |
5th Congressional District
Janelle Bynum CLACKAMAS COUNTY County Commission Craig Roberts – Position 1, Chair Martha Schrader – Position 3 Sheriff Angela Brandenburg District Attorney John Wentworth MULTNOMAH COUNTY County Commission Vadim Mozyrsky – District 1 Sam Adams – District 2 Julia Brim-Edwards – District 3 District Attorney Mike Schmidt Washington County County Commission Nafisa Fai – District 1 Jason Snider – District 3 Sheriff Caprice Massey Metro Council Gerritt Rosenthal – District 3 Mary Nolan – District 5 Check out our advocacy page to learn more and please--vote! To learn how rank choice voting works, click the link above for a 4-minute video by Robert Reich.
Our annual membership year began July 1, so we hope you will join
or renew your W2D supporting membership. Your annual dues of $50 fund our operating expenses, including allowing us to provide our programs virtually. In addition, as our membership grows, so does our political influence throughout the region, enabling us to attract the great speakers you have come to expect. We can't do it without you! |