Progressive Salem membership meeting rescheduled; now Jan. 21.
More details here.
Organized People CAN Beat Organized Money
We believe in the power of bold ideas and transformative leadership to shape a brighter future for Salem, Oregon. Our mission is to elect progressive candidates who share a vision of equity, opportunity, and innovation for our community. With passion, purpose, and the collective strength of volunteers and donors, we’re not just imagining a better Salem — we’re building it, one vote at a time.
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Join Progressive Salem for First Tuesday, February 3
Taproot Lounge and Café 356 State Street, Salem 4:30 to 6:30 David Inbody, will be our special guest. David is running for election to represent Ward 4 in May. Ward 4…
Progressive Salem membership meeting rescheduled; now Jan. 21
The Salem City Council has scheduled a meeting for special meeting for this Wednesday, January 7. The meeting will be during the time we had originally scheduled for the Progressive Salem…
Happy Thanksgiving and Hmong New Year!
Hello Salem! With Thanksgiving around the corner, I wish you and your family the very best. A great time to spend with family, appreciate and count our blessings, and acknowledge the…
Canvassing 101, with Ron Morgan
Organized People Can Beat Organized Money… …but not if there are not enough organized people. In the last Salem mayor’s race, an unprecedented surge of organized money beat the best progressive…
Save the date: Vanessa Nordyke campaign kick-off party
Time & Location Jan 10, 2026, 6:30 PM Spinning Room @ Willamette Heritage Ctr, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301 Please RSVP here About the event Join Us for an…
Mark your calendar for First Tuesday with Mai Vang
Meet up with your Progressive Salem friends at First Tuesday, December 2nd, 4:30-6:30 at the Taproot Lounge and Café, 356 State St., Salem. Join us for a conversation with Mai Vang,…
First Tuesday at the Taproot Lounge and Cafe
Please join us for First Tuesday at the Taproot Lounge and Cafe at 356 State Street, Salem, on November 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30. Come in after work to share…
Progressive Salem supports Linda Nishioka for Ward 2
Linda Nishioka has served Salem’s Ward 2 with dedication and a depth of experience since joining the City Council in August 2022. Her transition from a distinguished healthcare career —including 22…
Join us on Labor Day to support workers
Look for Progressive Salem’s booth at the protest! September 1, 1:00-4:00 at The Capitol, Center and Summer Streets
Event: Autocracy and Oligarchy in American History
Local Keizer resident Larry Scruggs, who has a doctorate in urban studies, will examine how autocratic tendencies and oligarchic structures have influenced our nation’s political and economic development from the founding…