Measure 118 overreaches, but does contain some ‘concepts of a plan’ for improving our tax system

by Ty Davison | Oct 8, 2024 | News & Commentary

Measure 118 overreaches, but does contain some ‘concepts of a plan’ for improving our tax system • Oregon Capital Chronicle: It also bolsters the argument that this is a step toward establishing a “universal basic income” or UBI, by which...

Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America

by Ty Davison | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Commentary

Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America – The Atlantic: Downplaying third-trimester abortions isn’t necessary for Democrats to protect reproductive rights, and could well alienate the plurality of voters best described as abortion...

New Oregon education data shows continued learning declines since COVID in key subjects

by Ty Davison | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Commentary

New Oregon education data shows continued learning declines since COVID in key subjects • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The latest results from statewide assessment tests in English language arts, math and science show that across subjects, grades and districts,...

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon

by Ty Davison | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Commentary

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon – Salem Reporter: In Salem, that means just 24% of third graders tested in the spring were proficient in English, compared to 39% for the state. In math, one quarter of local third graders were proficient...

Portland alternative high school students get a beautiful new building and a bumpy transition

by Ty Davison | Sep 24, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland alternative high school students get a beautiful new building and a bumpy transition – oregonlive.com: Portland’s alternative education high school students and their teachers finally have a building to call their own, after years of being...