March is Womenâs History Month! This is a time to recognize, celebrate, honor and learn about the contributions, achievements, and struggles of women throughout history, including womenâs struggles for the right to vote and the continuing struggles for women's equality under the law.
International Womenâs Day was first observed on March 8, 1911. Since then, the movement spread, and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring National Womenâs History Week. By 1987, Congress designated the month of March as Womenâs History Month.
The Smithsonian Institution is currently building the American Womenâs History Museum in Washington DC. The museum will highlight womenâs accomplishments, the history they made, and the communities they represent. In addition to this museum, a new online guide from the Library of Congress highlights hundreds of sources that tell women's stories through a wide variety of perspectives and media including historic and contemporary audio and video files, posters, photographs, maps, rare books, as well as government documents and legislation. The topical essays highlight such themes as the Equal Rights Amendment, Patriotism and Suffrage.
Learn more about the Library of Congress resource here: https://guides.loc.gov/american-women.
Learn about the Waves of Feminist History through the Jackson County Library article here: https://jcls.org/2023/03/07/waves-of-feminist-history/
Learn more about women's history and movements at the National Women's History Museum online: https://www.womenshistory.org/
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Have you noticed that far-right groups all over the nation have been trying to ban books and rewrite school curricula to suit their own misguided ideology? That they have pushed back hard on the idea that LGBTQ students have rights, too? That they are seeking to take over local boards and, in many cases, summarily fire staff they don't like?
And have you noticed itâs starting to happen in Jackson County?
If you share our concern about these developments, Jackson County Democratic Party has an answer: Join our get-out-the-vote effort this spring! Help us turn out not only Democratic voters this May, but also progressive leaning NAVs (non-affiliated voters).
For information on how you can help, contact the Neighborhood Leader Program at NLP@jcdemocrats.org and ask about GOTV (getting out the vote).
Letâs take Democracy out to the people of Jackson County!
Our party will be out in the community this spring, and we could use your help! We need people who embrace the values of the Democratic Party, who enjoy meeting people at fairs, parades, festivals, and other events (Hot tip: Pear Blossom Street Fair is April 7 and 8). Itâs an easy way to get involved and have some fun in the process.
If youâre interested, fill out our Volunteer Form and our Outreach team will be in touch!
The City of Ashland has openings on the Housing and Human Services Commission, the Wildfire Safety Commission, the Climate Policy Commission and more! More information on the City of Ashland Commission Vacancies.
The City of Medford has openings on the Commission on Access, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Housing Advisory Commission, the Planning Commission, the Police Advisory Committee and more! More information on the City of Medford Committee and Commission Vacancies!
To volunteer at Medford's Extreme Weather Shelter which is hosted by Access you can fill out their Google Form here and be sure to select "other" when asked where you would like to volunteer. You may also send an email with your request to volunteer to medfordemergencyshelter@gmail.com - Find out more about Access and how to help here.
To volunteer at Ashland's Winter Shelter hosted by Options for Helping Residents of Ashland (OHRA) Email Cass Sinclair, Winter Shelter Director at shelterdirector@helpingashland.org or visit tinyurl.com/ohra-shelter-signup . Find out more about OHRA and how to help here.____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Many thanks to Ro Lewis for her past leadership with the Environment Caucus. We are happy to announce that the caucus will resume meetings beginning Thursday April 20 at 6:30pm via Zoom. To join the caucus and receive the meeting information, please complete our volunteer form and select Environmental Caucus.
We will be discussing roles within the caucus and actions we can take in support of environmental justice locally and around the region.
We hope you can join us this Earth Day as we work in support of the planet and future generations.
A lot is at stake for Jackson County! The more people who volunteer with our party, the better our community becomes!
All Democratic Party Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) in Jackson County belong to the Central Committee, which is the governing body of the Democratic Party of Jackson County. As a PCP, you have a voice and vote in the local party when we make decisions that affect your community.
As a PCP, you are the partyâs grassroots, representing your neighbors. For every 500 registered voters in a precinct, there can be one precinct person of each gender (male, female, non-binary).
What are the prerequisites for becoming a PCP?
Your primary residence must be within Jackson County.
You must be registered as a Democrat at your Jackson County address. If you are unsure about your voter status or are not currently registered as a Democrat, look up your voter status and/or re-register as a Democrat.
How do I become a PCP?
To be appointed as a PCP, please complete our Precinct Committee Person Application. Once your application is submitted, you must attend one of our monthly Central Committee meetings in order to be appointed.
To be elected as a PCP, you need to run for election during the May Primary Election that is held during even-numbered years. The next chance to be an elected PCP will be in May of 2024.
What can I do once I'm a PCP?
You will have a voice and a vote in the party when we make decisions that affect your community. Vote on resolutions and ballot measures that affect Southern Oregon!
Join a Committee! We have amazing people working in Jackson County to create meaningful change.
The Campaign Committee is the primary campaign arm of the county party, handling all campaign business for candidates and ballot measures.
The Communications & Technology Committee maintains our website and all social media sites.
The Community/Voter Outreach Committee is in charge of involvement in fairs, festivals, parades, marches, rallies, and protests.
The Neighborhood Leader Program Committee oversees the Neighborhood Leader Program and helps Get Out the Vote for elections.
The Platform & Resolutions Committee handles all proposed resolutions of the party and organizes the Jackson County Democratic Party Platform Convention.
For more information, email or call us at 541-858-1050 mail@JCDemocrats.org.
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