r/SOProgressives

Petition:
https://www.change.org/RemoveJohnFettermanFromtheDemocraticParty

Hi y’all,

Fetterman is at it again, stopping Congress’s ability to curb Trump’s war in Iran.

https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/05/john-fetterman-iran-war-limits-no-vote-federal-government/

Unfortunately, there are not many ways to remove a sitting senator from office. However, please consider signing this petition to pressure Democratic leadership to expel him from the party. His voting record and public statements are antithetical to pushing the party in a more progressive direction. 

I realize that this goal is unlikely to happen, but voicing our outrage at his actions may help in future elections.

Petition:
https://www.change.org/RemoveJohnFettermanFromtheDemocraticParty

I just learned that Deloitte, the firm encouraging Southern Oregon University to cut creative writing, music, women and gender studies and international studies is also listed among the primary sponsors for Trump's Freedom250 celebration, kicking off on May 17 with an event the administration calls "a revival", and "rededicating America to God".

Some of the main forces sponsoring this event alongside Deloitte are the Heritage Foundation, of Project 2025 notoriety, far-right Christian Hillsdale College, Museum of the Bible and Religious Broadcasters Association to name a few.

If you're still not sure this event will have a Christian Nationalist flavor, some of the speakers are:

• Evangelical revisionist historian Eric Metaxas, known for using his large platform to promote election conspiracy theories and encouraging Christians to "infiltrate the government",
• Self-described Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, who gained traction by holding large worship events flouting pandemic safety protocols and is connected to far right extremist groups,
• Trump's spiritual advisor and grifting televangelist Paula White-Cain, who offers to assign personal guardian angels for $1,000 each,
• Outspokenly Christian Nationalist pastor Mark Driscoll, who is on his second Gilead-style megachurch after leaving Seattle-based Mars Hill amid scandal.

These are just a few of the overt extremists involved in putting on this event aimed at presenting a merging of the government with a violent, xenophobic and misogynistic brand of religion.

As part of its $15 million bailout for Southern Oregon University, the Oregon legislature required SOU to spend $500,000 on a budget reduction plan from Deloitte.

This plan was not approved last friday at a special board meeting, but trustees noted that Deloitte's plan would be "foundational" for their new plan, one they have six weeks to complete.

But should SOU take all of Deloitte's recommendations at face value?

This is the same firm that got caught citing fake, AI-generated research in a multi-million dollar consultation with a Canadian government agency.

It's my hope that the trustees would keep Deloitte's tacit cosigning with grifters and bigots in mind as they consider which aspects of the plan to implement and hold up a critical lens to Deloitte's suggestions.

Hello all, today is another meeting about SOUs future at the Hannon library. Students are planning a protest choir, if you would like to show support for the vibrant arts at SOU and in the Rogue Valley, they would be grateful for your attendance and support. The students have been so grateful to your response this week. There are rumors circulating of potential businesses closing to attend in solidarity. I know we are all both busy and exhausted, locally, at a state level, globally, financially, everything is so heavy. But I also think humans getting together and creating music from nothing can be one of the most grounding and healing activities out there. I hope you will consider attending.