Politics & Elections
Joe Biden insists bipartisanship needed to hold U.S. together; Donald Trump says Biden lacks ‘mental capacity’
Joe Biden insists bipartisanship needed to hold U.S. together; Donald Trump says Biden lacks ‘mental capacity’
Readers respond: Bill limiting campaign contributions a brave step
Readers respond: Bill limiting campaign contributions a brave step
Letter to the editor
Readers respond: America’s immigrant light has dimmed
Readers respond: America’s immigrant light has dimmed
Letter to the editor
Readers respond: Union bill favors power brokers
Readers respond: Union bill favors power brokers
Letter to the editor
Opinion: Oregon’s cap-and-trade bill is not enough
Opinion: Oregon’s cap-and-trade bill is not enough
While House Bill 2020 may seem like a win to some in the long-fought battle for cap-and-trade legislation, it still allows industry to avoid paying the full costs of its pollution, Tony DeFalco, with community organization Verde, writes.
Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former California state legislator Fran Pavley write about the changes in California under its cap-and-invest program and why Oregon should embrace the opportunities offered by House Bill 2020.
Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week
Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week
"They will be removed as fast as they come in," he tweeted.
House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
After a marathon debate, some stall tactics by Republicans, and the expression of a lot of frustration, the House passed Oregon’s controversial climate policy bill, HB 2020, on Monday by a 36-24 vote.
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps religious freedom vs. same-sex couple’s rights in Oregon cake case
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps religious freedom vs. same-sex couple’s rights in Oregon cake case
A legal observer believes the nation's highest court is avoiding the question of whether business owners, citing religious beliefs, can legally refuse service to same-sex couples.
Salvation Army women’s shelter closes from incomplete, vague application for funding
Salvation Army women’s shelter closes from incomplete, vague application for funding
The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter, known as SAFES, has been a presence downtown since 1999 when it started to house single homeless women.
Oregon lawmakers spike bill to regulate kratom
Oregon lawmakers spike bill to regulate kratom
Oregon lawmakers have decided not to regulate the drug kratom, at least for now.
Wait, Portland’s traffic improved last year? TomTom navigation company says so
Wait, Portland’s traffic improved last year? TomTom navigation company says so
Portland's traffic improved last year, according to a new analysis.
Trump is afraid he’ll lose reelection, and he’s in a fury over it: Washington Post Opinion
Trump is afraid he’ll lose reelection, and he’s in a fury over it: Washington Post Opinion
This leads to all manner of absurdities.