Oregon voters approved a measure last fall aimed at reducing gun violence, something that already has led to more than 3,500 deaths nationwide so far this year. PBS NewsHour recently explored the gun safety measure in Oregon, and discovered the new law has sharply divided the state.
Columnist: There is little evidence that police in schools make students safer, but their adverse impact, especially on students of color and students with disabilities, is well documented.
We all can see with our own eyes that Portland’s motto, “The City That Works,” rings hollow. Our current dysfunction is rooted in an outdated government structure the “commission” form wherein each member of city council directly oversees different bureaus and services that has not been changed in over 100 years. Our population has tripled in size since then, yet we still only have 5 members of city council and the overwhelming majority have been white men from a small handful of inner neighborhoods.
Ballots have begun mailing on October 19. All registered voters should receive their ballot by October 27 and anyone who has not should call 503-988-VOTE. Starting this year, if your ballot is postmarked (and signed) by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election, your vote will be counted. If using a dropbox, ballots must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. Drop sites are listed here. You can track your ballot here.
Ballots have begun mailing on October 19. All registered voters should receive their ballot by October 27 and anyone who has not should call 503-988-VOTE. Starting this year, if your ballot is postmarked (and signed) by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election, your vote will be counted. If using a dropbox, ballots must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. Drop sites are listed here. You can track your ballot here.