Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

by Ty Davison | May 6, 2024 | News & Commentary

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry – Salem Reporter: A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which...

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls

by Ty Davison | Apr 18, 2024 | News & Commentary, Sports

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls • Oregon Capital Chronicle: All 12 women Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature are calling on the head of the Oregon School Activities Association to change its...

U.S. Rep. Salinas backs legislation to increase, expand mental health care in public schools

by Ty Davison | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

U.S. Rep. Salinas backs legislation to increase, expand mental health care in public schools  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas is pushing legislation that would expand health services offered in public schools – with the goal of...

Is Portland’s tradition of parent fundraising to add teachers at their child’s school near an end?

by Ty Davison | Apr 15, 2024 | News & Commentary

Is Portland’s tradition of parent fundraising to add teachers at their child’s school near an end? – oregonlive.com: Portland Public Schools parents will no longer be able to raise money to add educators at their own children’s schools, under a...

Gov. Kotek seeking opinion of ethics watchdog on role of first spouse

by Ty Davison | Apr 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Gov. Kotek seeking opinion of ethics watchdog on role of first spouse – Salem Reporter: Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday said she will seek guidance from the state’s government ethics watchdog about what is appropriate for the role of the first spouse in the...