Blog Post

Over the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across Oregon’s Third Congressional District—and at every stop, I’ve been reminded of the enormous privilege it is to serve this district in Congress. From the peak of Mount Hood to the banks of Cascade Locks, from North Portland’s vibrant streets to the quiet corners of Sandy and Estacada, our district is as diverse as it is determined. In every community, Oregonians are rising— speaking out, demanding better, and fueling the fight for a future that reflects our shared values.

Here’s what I’ve heard:

‘Corruption’ is defined by Oxford’s English Dictionary as “dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.”

First, Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi said she had files “sitting on [her] desk" detailing the crimes and accomplices of convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Our democracy works best when we show up.

My next in-person town hall is THIS SATURDAY, July 19th at 11 am in Franklin High School Gym (5405 SE Woodward St, Portland). Hearing directly from you lets me know what you want me to focus on in Congress.

Last week, House Republicans voted to pass the single largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in our nation’s history while gutting the clean energy economy just as it’s gaining momentum. And all while giving tax breaks to billionaires.

To say there is a lot going on right now would be an understatement. But I want you to know that I’m here for you. Join my telephone town hall on Monday, June 30 at 5:45 PM PT.

There are two ways to join:

1. Sign up here to receive a call directly from me: https://forms.gle/4FBTvaXY29caNbrn8 

2. Stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live 

Three years ago, the Supreme Court handed down the extreme Dobbs v. Jackson decision, stripping away the constitutional right to an abortion in our country. The consequences have been devastating.

Cruel abortion bans. Delayed critical care. Unnecessary suffering.

As a mother, I refuse to let my daughter grow up with fewer rights than her grandmother. And as a physician, I refuse to accept that even one patient will go without the care they need.

REMINDER: I am hosting an in-person town hall this Saturday, June 21 at 11:30 AM PT at the Estacada Middle School Auditorium (500 NE Main St, Estacada, OR 97023).

With the increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in our communities, it is vital that you know your rights. Oregon is a sanctuary state. That means Oregon’s law prohibits state and local government, including police, from helping enforce federal immigration laws without an order signed by a judge.