Programs & Events
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.
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A Report From the Front – Congress in the Age of Trump
Please join the Willamette Women Democrats as we bring you the very latest from Washington DC. On October 18th, many of you joined millions of our fellow Americans and participated in No Kings rallies across our nation. Here in Oregon, our Congresswomen and Senators stood with us for our democracy and stood up against presidential authoritarianism. We are delighted to be joined by Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Senator Jeff Merkley to share what is (and is not) happening in our nation’s capital, its impacts to Oregonians, what Democrats see as their next steps, and what you can do. Bring your questions for an important conversation.
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has represented Oregon’s 1st Congressional District since 2012 and is the Dean of Oregon’s Congressional Delegation. Prior to her election to the House, she served a term as State Representative for HD 34 and a term as State Senator for SD 17. In Congress, Congresswoman Bonamici serves on the Committee on Science, Space & Technology, and the Committee on Education & the Workforce. She holds a BA and JD from the University of Oregon. Congresswoman Val Hoyle has represented the 4th Congressional District since 2023. Prior to her election to Congress, she served as Oregon’s Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, was the State Representative for HD 14 for 7 years, serving one session as the Majority Leader. In Congress, Congresswoman Hoyle serves on the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and the Committee on Natural Resources. She is a graduate of Emmanuel College and holds a BA degree in political science with a concentration in international relations. Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is the newest member of Oregon’s delegation, representing the 5th Congressional District since 2005, when she flipped it from red to blue. Prior to her election to the House, she served four terms as State Representative for HD 51 and then HD 39. In Congress, Congresswoman Bynum serves on the Committee on Financial Services. She holds a BA in electrical engineering from Florida A&M and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Senator Jeff Merkley has represented Oregon in the US Senate since 2008, holding the seat formerly held by his mentor Senator Mark Hatfield. He previously served in the Oregon House representing HD 47 from 1999-2009 and was Speaker of the House his last two years. In the US Senate, Senator Merkley is the ranking member of the Committee on the Budget and serves on the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Environment & Public Works, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Rules & Administration. He holds a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a Masters of Public Administration from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. The program will be held at the Home Builder’s Association Conference Center at 15555 Bangy Road #100 in Lake Oswego. Members and guests are asked to reserve by Thursday, November 6th at www.w2dems.com or call 503-957-1576 (CM Bookkeeping). Cost for members is $15, guests are $20. There will be light refreshments. Doors open at 4:00. The program starts at 4:30. Willamette Women Democrats (W2D) is locally organized nonprofit progressive organization established to provide informative programs, promote progressive policies and encourage women to be politically active. If you missed any of our past virtual programs, just click!
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