by Ty Davison | Jan 23, 2021 | News & Commentary
Civil Rights Groups Ask Congress Not To Expand Domestic Terrorism Legal Authority I don’t know about the bill in question. This philosophy, however, is spot on: “In general, as we think about giving agencies new powers, it’s only prudent to consider...
by Ty Davison | Jan 7, 2021 | News & Commentary
I’ve seen arguments made that yesterday’s attack on the Capitol was an example of “white privilege.” I don’t think this is a good example of that. Consequences: 4 dead, 50+ arrested, and an active FBI search for other rioters. A sizable...
by Ty Davison | Dec 19, 2020 | News & Commentary
State’s $62 million relief fund for Black Oregonians suspends operations, hands over remaining money to federal court – oregonlive.com: The state’s novel $62 million relief fund for Black Oregonians will stop allocating grants and deposit its...
by Ty Davison | Dec 19, 2020 | News & Commentary
Prioritizing who gets the vaccine first is difficult. One can argue that healthcare workers should be first as they are essential to society. If they are safe, everyone benefits. The argument for the elderly going first is straightforward: it will save more lives. As...
by Ty Davison | Dec 15, 2020 | News & Commentary
State’s pandemic relief fund for Black Oregonians suspends grants, faces renewed legal challenge – oregonlive.com: The state’s $62 million relief fund for Black Oregonians has agreed to stop allocating money while a federal court considers a new...