Initial reflections from ChenjeriD56:

Progressive organizers in Southern Oregon face tough battles, much more challenging than winning elections. We went forward in this campaign with an understanding of the outcome and with the mindset of ‘organize, organize, organize.’ Our goals: build grassroots policy, build networks, increase turnout, engage new groups and raise working-class consciousness. I think, while not succeeding…

Our Twitter has been restored! Thank you!

Our Twitter has been restored! Thank you! Jonathan and the Team at ChenjeriD56

Twitter account compromised – we are moving forward!

What the Inflation Reduction Act can mean for rural Oregon

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is an important and long needed step in mitigating worsening effects of climate change. This attempts to curb inflationary pressure through easing consumer burdens and stimulating effective demand (consumers), while pulling back demand of suppliers (corporations). The purpose of this short response is to highlight what the…

Dobbs: Where do we go from here? 

Rural areas will be disproportionately affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade through the Dobbs v. Jackson decision. This is of enormous consequence for all states, Indiana, Idaho and Oregon alike. This decision signals major consequences for individual and minority rights, tied here specifically to women and some transgender peoples. The decision also signals…

Note for Primary Voters’ Pamphlet

Statement on rejecting the NRA endorsement questionnaire:

In the standard campaign process of filling out endorsement questionnaires and working with the hardworking organizers around Oregon, I received an endorsement questionnaire from the National Rifle Association (NRA) that I will not answer. This is due to the unprofessional political threat they implied in their request: “If you choose not to return a questionnaire,…

We Need A Feminist Change

I’m Jonathan Chenjeri and I’m running for State Representative in District 56. I write to defend Oregon’s commitment to abortion access and to protect individual liberties. Oregon rightly maintains unrestricted access for women and transgender Oregonians to access reproductive care. The significance of Roe v Wade cannot be understated. Yet, while declared “settled law” by…

Regarding the Ukraine Crisis

Inflation isn’t the problem

I’m Jonathan Chenjeri and I’m running for OR House District 56.  Concern over inflation and pandemic spending in Oregon, or Build Back Better, is misguided. Opposing childcare support, rent stability, and climate change mitigation reflect outdated ‘scarcity’ fears, and obscure the real issue: the misuse of our national wealth. We should pay for these bills…