Oregon Voices Podcast: Episode 3 - Dr. Melissa Bird - Congressional Candidate, OR-4

Send us Fan MailDr. Melissa Bird is a congressional candidate challenging the incumbent in Oregon's 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. She holds a PhD in social work and brings years of experience writing and killing legislation at both state and federal levels as an advocate and lobbyist.A descendant of the Shivwitz band of Southern Paiutes, a bisexual woman, and someone who has lived through poverty, Dr. Bird speaks to the lived experience that informs her policy work. She discusses why new voices are essential to democracy, what she's learned fighting for communities left behind, and why we need people in Congress who understand what it's like to struggle to afford groceries.As fascism rises and the social safety net crumbles, Dr. Bird argues we need fighters in Congress who aren't bought by corporations. Tune in to hear from the candidate the Oregon Education Association did not want you to hear from.Guest: Dr. Melissa Bird, Congressional Candidate, Oregon's 4th Congressional DistrictHosts: Eric McGuire and Katherine WatkinsThanks for listening to the Oregon Voices Podcast!If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Sharing the show with others helps these stories travel farther.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oregonvoicespodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/oregonvoicespodcastBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550069/episodes/18811599Oregon Campaign Finance Watch: https://orcampaigns.lovable.app/