Civil Rights
“That says a lot about the members of the community, who understand that refugees have fled their home countries and often have language barriers. They will get culturally appropriate food and assistance,” the Oregon Democrat said on her visit Jan. 3.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sat down with leaders of the resource center Wednesday, Aug. 23, to hear about the work being done in the western end of Washington County to help people feel like they belong in their community.
Politicians on the right are attacking transgender kids, and these youth are paying the price. This is dangerous, cruel, and unacceptable. As the Representative for NW Oregon, a leader on the House Education Committee, and Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I will not let these attacks stand.
"When I found out that we were going to be talking about parental involvement at schools, I said, 'Sign me up!'" said Bonamici. "But then when I saw the bill that my Republican colleagues proposed, I realized this doesn't actually do much at all for positive parental involvement."