Coronavirus spike in Multnomah County

Multnomah County health officials have the info, but they need to talk with “community leaders” before releasing it. Coronavirus spike in Multnomah County linked to spread among friends, family, officials say – Oregonlive.com: A majority of...

Red Guards at night

The term justice needs no modifier. Indeed if you give it one, that’s no longer what it is.  Following on the heels of statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson being torn down, now vandals have toppled a statue of Union General Ulysses S....

Masking exceptions make no sense

I complained yesterday that the OHA wasn’t ready on masking requirements. Given what they announced today, they should have taken more time. Salem Reporter with the details on Gov. Kate Brown’s new masking requirements: The new rule applies to pharmacies,...

What you’d expect from Brown and the OHA

The inexplicable work continues. Oregon will pay the price.  Gov. Kate Brown approved various counties for moving to the next phase of reopening effective Friday. She will require that the almost everyone (there are medical exceptions) in these counties to wear a...

Bostock v. Clayton County

A Supreme Court decision about the meaning of “sex.” Never a better time to say, IANAL! (I Am Not A Lawyer—what did you think I meant?) My initial reaction to Bostock v. Clayton County was concern. Not because of the immediate outcome. I hope...