Lewis & Clark College no longer wants to be a ‘Pioneer,’ planning to adopt a new mascot

by Ty Davison | Sep 19, 2024 | News & Commentary

Lewis & Clark College no longer wants to be a ‘Pioneer,’ planning to adopt a new mascot – oregonlive.com: Soon, Lewis & Clark College will no longer be the home of the “Pioneers.” Citing a survey of students, staff, faculty, and...

The Legal Assault on Corporate Diversity Efforts Has Begun

by Ty Davison | Aug 8, 2023 | News & Commentary

The Legal Assault on Corporate Diversity Efforts Has Begun – WSJ: In lawsuits, shareholder letters and petitions to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, activists are using some of the same tactics that progressive groups have used to advance diversity,...

Marion County DA drops reckless-driving case after a prosecutor calls defendant ‘drunk Hispanic guy’

by Ty Davison | May 26, 2023 | News & Commentary

Marion County DA drops reckless-driving case after a prosecutor calls defendant ‘drunk Hispanic guy’ – oregonlive.com: A Marion County deputy district attorney referred to a criminal defendant as a “drunk Hispanic guy” in a discussion...

Some Portland officers responded to LGBTQ+ training with racist feedback, report says

by Ty Davison | Apr 18, 2023 | News & Commentary

Some Portland officers responded to LGBTQ+ training with racist feedback, report says – oregonlive.com: All officers last year were required to complete online training called “2022 Vocabulary in the LGBTQIA2S+ /Queer Community” as the bureau adopted...

Woman hoping to adopt foster kids sues Oregon over LGBTQ expectations

by Ty Davison | Apr 6, 2023 | News & Commentary

Woman hoping to adopt foster kids sues Oregon over LGBTQ expectations: The lawsuit claims Oregon officials look down on those with traditional beliefs about human sexuality. Bates alerted DHS during her application process that she will happily love and accept any...