High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says

by Ty Davison | Jan 16, 2025 | News & Commentary

High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says – oregonlive.com: Gov. Tina Kotek stumped for one of her signature issues on Wednesday before an audience of housing leaders from across the West as she readies for a similar push in...

Federal judge vacates Biden Title IX rule, scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ students nationwide

by Ty Davison | Jan 15, 2025 | News & Commentary

Federal judge vacates Biden Title IX rule, scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ students nationwide • Oregon Capital Chronicle: A federal district court judge has struck down President Joe Biden’s effort to protect transgender students and make other changes to Title IX,...

Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer

by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary

Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer – oregonlive.com: Days before he leaves office, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt and his Justice Integrity Unit are set Monday to ask a...

‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal

by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary

‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal – oregonlive.com: A state bail reform law that took effect in 2022 has encouraged jails to release an array of defendants — including...

Luigi Mangione, 26, Arrested in Connection With UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing in New York

by Ty Davison | Dec 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Luigi Mangione, 26, Arrested in Connection With UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing in New York – WSJ: Police said the man was acting suspiciously and had a firearm suppressor, a ghost gun potentially made with a 3D printer and clothing and a mask consistent...

Israel Gaza: Netanyahu ICC war crimes arrest warrant ‘outrageous’ says Biden

by Ty Davison | Nov 22, 2024 | News & Commentary

Israel Gaza: Netanyahu ICC war crimes arrest warrant ‘outrageous’ says Biden: US President Joe Biden has called an International Criminal Court war crimes arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister “outrageous”. The ICC also issued an arrest...