Senator Jeff MerkleyMy Call for Ceasefire and a Massive Increase in Humanitarian Aid for Gaza on the U.S. Senate FloorThe United States — as a major partner with Israel through financial and military aid — is inextricably linked to the humanitarian crisis…Feb 23Feb 23
Senator Jeff MerkleyMy Call for a CeasefireOn my first trip to Israel in 1978, the energy for building a new nation was infectious and peace with Egypt was on the horizon. I was all…Nov 20, 202318Nov 20, 202318
Senator Jeff MerkleyWhite Nationalism in PortlandWhite nationalist hate groups, their racist rants, and their disturbing glorification of violence has no place in our homes, hometowns, or…Aug 23, 20217Aug 23, 20217
Senator Jeff MerkleyOur Work ContinuesAfter George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin one year ago, I wrote that I was heartbroken and furious. I was echoing the feelings…May 25, 20211May 25, 20211
Senator Jeff MerkleyAmerica’s Cry for JusticeI am heartbroken and furious. George Floyd — as well as Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so, so, so many others — should be alive today…May 30, 20204May 30, 20204
Senator Jeff MerkleyMerkley Introduces Legislation to Ensure Equal Representation for Every AmericanLegislation Would End Electoral College, Embrace Full Representation for D.C., Puerto Rico & TerritoriesMar 29, 20194Mar 29, 20194
Senator Jeff MerkleyA Betrayal of America’s Values: Witnessing Trump’s Policies on the Mexican Side of the BorderAs a father, I know that I would do anything to keep my children safe — even take a dangerous journey to another nation if it was my last…Mar 20, 2019Mar 20, 2019
Senator Jeff MerkleyMerkley Reveals Secret Trump Administration Plan to Create Border CrisisLeaked memo shows deliberate plans to create a border crisis.Jan 18, 201918Jan 18, 201918
Senator Jeff MerkleyTrump Shutdown Threatens Wildfire PreparednessMerkley, Democratic Senators Sound AlarmJan 14, 20191Jan 14, 20191
Senator Jeff MerkleyMerkley Response to President Trump’s AddressOregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Trump’s national address:Jan 9, 20193Jan 9, 20193