Oregon lawmakers back education bill to stem antisemitism

by Ty Davison | Mar 14, 2023 | News & Commentary

Oregon lawmakers back education bill to stem antisemitism – Oregon Capital Chronicle: State lawmakers want Oregon students to learn about Jewish history and their contributions to society. House Bill 2905 would add people of Jewish descent to an existing...

Biden says efforts to restrict transgender rights ‘close to sinful’

by Ty Davison | Mar 13, 2023 | News & Commentary

Biden says efforts to restrict transgender rights ‘close to sinful’ | CNN Politics: President Joe Biden called efforts to restrict transgender rights in Florida “close to sinful” in an interview released Monday, suggesting federal laws should...

National ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports passed by U.S. House panel

by Ty Davison | Mar 10, 2023 | News & Commentary, Sports

National ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports passed by U.S. House panel: The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee early Thursday passed a bill on a party-line vote that would block transgender girls from competing in school sports consistent...

Oregon takes step toward letting people in prison vote

by Ty Davison | Mar 10, 2023 | News & Commentary

Oregon takes step toward letting people in prison vote – Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregonians in prison for felony convictions would regain the right to vote beginning in 2026 under a proposal that won preliminary approval from a legislative panel Thursday....

300,000 people could have criminal records sealed under Oregon ‘Clean Slate’ bill

by Ty Davison | Mar 4, 2023 | News & Commentary

300,000 people could have criminal records sealed under Oregon ‘Clean Slate’ bill – oregonlive.com: Senate Bill 698 would automatically identify Oregonians accused or convicted of misdemeanors and most felonies – an estimated 300,000 –...