WHAT IS ORD2 INDIVISIBLE?
ORD2 INDIVISIBLE unites Oregonians living in the enormous Congressional District 2 who share our mission to resist the Trump agenda. Our actions are informed by the Indivisible Guide, which details effective ways to influence our District 2 Members of Congress (MoCs): Senator Ron Wyden (D), Senator Jeff Merkley (D), and Congressman Cliff Bentz (R), as well as state and local officials who will be the guardrails during the new Trump administration.
WHERE IS OREGON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2?
The district covers roughly two-thirds of the state. It includes Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler counties and a part of Josephine County. Cliff Bentz has been the Representative for the district since 2021.
WHAT ACTIONS DOES ORD2 INDIVISIBLE TAKE?
We influence our MoCs by expressing our views in four ways:
- Meet with our MoCs and their staffs. ORD2 INDIVISIBLE is doggedly holding Congressman Cliff Bentz accountable, and we are in close contact with Senators Wyden and Merkley.
- Attend MoC-sponsored events, especially town halls, and other relevant events produced by ORD2I, like-minded groups, local government meetings, and more.
- Call. Call. CALL. – Each week, ORD2 INDIVISIBLE members make hundreds of calls to our MoCs.
- Organize such actions as rallies, postcard- and letter-writing parties, freeway banner postings, and more.
As of 2025, we are also focusing on elected officials in state and county roles. It is our hope to create and strengthen laws that will protect vulnerable populations within our district.
WHO CAN JOIN?
We are an inclusive group that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our only requirements for your participation in ORD2 INDIVISIBLE are: Active opposition to Trump’s policies and Respect for our Code of Conduct.
Here’s the short version of the code:
- Respect other members’ privacy
- Be patient
- Be respectful
- Be welcoming
- Be courteous to Congressional staffers and to others who may have different opinions
HOW DO I JOIN?
- We are not a membership group, so there is no formal application. We encourage you to join with us by subscribing to our newsletter, and following us on social media.
- Like and follow us on Facebook
- Join our Facebook Discussion Group
- Find us on Instagram
- Attend one of our general meetings. This isn’t mandatory, but we encourage you to attend meetings to get to know our community and see how we operate.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES THIS REQUIRE?
We will give you a lot of opportunities to make a difference — calling your three MoCs (your representative and both senators), writing postcards, emails, letters to editors, volunteering on a team, and attending rallies and town halls. You choose your level of participation. Every minute you can give is appreciated.
DO I HAVE TO COME TO EVERY RALLY OR EVENT?
No. Reaching out to hold elected officials accountable is the most important part of our work, and you can do that without attending a meeting or marching in the street. We do encourage new members to attend at least one meeting to meet our community, learn about our process, and participate in guiding our work.
WHAT GOOD CAN ORD2 INDIVISIBLE DO IN A VERY CONSERVATIVE DISTRICT?
Since forming in 2017, we’ve shown that we can make a difference by persistently raising our voices. We helped prevent the GOP from taking health care away from millions of people, we helped flip the House in 2018, and we take credit for Republican congressman Greg Walden’s retirement in 2021. Will we are good at resisting, we can also support efforts made by our Democratic senators, our Democratic governor and state officials, and the Democrats that represent us in Salem.
I’M NOT A CITIZEN. CAN I STILL JOIN?
Yes! The US Constitution ensures equal representation for everyone who lives in the United States, regardless of immigration status. Even if you aren’t eligible to vote in the US, you have the right to be heard by your representatives in Congress.
DO I HAVE TO REGISTER TO VOTE TO JOIN?
No. The Constitution ensures equal representation for everyone who lives in the United States, and that means you have the right to be heard by your representatives in Congress even if you didn’t participate in electing them. That said, voting is one major way to make your voice heard, so we do encourage you to register if you are eligible to vote!
VOTER REGISTRATION OREGON
Oregon Voter Registration Website
WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN OREGON DISTRICT 2?
You are welcome to join us anytime, but there are thousands of Indivisible groups nationwide and more are popping up every day. It’s easy to search for one near you. Or, start a new Indivisible group in your area.