Ep254 Melissa Bird for Congress (Oregon - 4th District)

<p>Guest is congressional candidate Melissa Bird, who is running to represent Oregon’s 4th District is available now on all streaming platforms and @ strpod.com</p><p>This seat was held for 36 years by Peter DeFazio before being passed to current incumbent Val Hoyle in 2022. Now, Bird is stepping forward with a platform rooted in social work, Indigenous identity, and advocacy for working-class communities.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li><p>How her background as a social worker shaped her path to politics</p></li><li><p>Representing marginalized voices and tribal communities</p></li><li><p>What separates her vision from the current leadership</p></li><li><p>Public safety, transparency, and trust in government</p></li><li><p>Rural vs. urban priorities in Oregon’s 4th District</p></li><li><p>Her “Rural New Deal” and “Food as Medicine” approach</p></li><li><p>Building bridges across political divides</p></li><li><p>The realities of running a grassroots campaign</p></li></ul><p>We also reflect on progressive campaigns in Oregon, including figures like Doyle Canning, and what it takes to challenge the political status quo.</p><p>If you&#39;re trying to understand where the district is headed and who’s stepping up to lead it, this is a conversation worth hearing.</p><p><br></p>