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Republicans Propose Neo-Wobbly Socialism! They strike; refuse to work — while getting paid! The Oregon Legislature adjourned its 35-day biennial session on March 5, 2020 … Continue reading
Hello, dear readers. I’ve missed you. A few of you, at least three, have asked my thoughts on the Democratic presidential candidates and the prospects … Continue reading
We have a tradition in America of naming laws after real people. Laws named after people are often created so they can protect others. In … Continue reading
OK, I have to turn off my humor button now, dear reader. Things have gotten serious in Salem. Remember back in May when I wrote … Continue reading
Remember back in 2013 when then Gov. John Kitzhaber, House Speaker Tina Kotek and Senate President Peter Courtney held a three-day special session of the … Continue reading
I finally made it up to the state Capitol in mid-May for the first time this session. I even found Magoo’s Sports Bar, my favorite … Continue reading
There’s five weeks left for the Oregon Legislature to complete its sole constitutional duty: present a balanced budget for Gov. Kate Brown to sign by … Continue reading
Dear reader, I’ve got some good news and some bad news — and then more bad news. You figure out which is which. As I … Continue reading
It’s halftime at the state Capitol when Salem’s cherry trees blossom. As usual my political predictions for this session have pretty much gone up in … Continue reading
The Oregon Legislature convenes Jan. 22 in Salem. Hide the children and hang on to your wallets, dear readers. Finally, Democrats truly rule! After all those years … Continue reading