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November 6, 2018

OPB's report on ballot measure deeply flawed, includes implied threat from militias

Points of Light Vigil and Chamber Music Concert

Posted on November 6, 2018

OPB’s report on ballot measure is deeply flawed, contains implied threat from militias

On November 2, 2018, Oregon Public Broadcasting published an inaccurate and inflammatory article about militia-backed ballot measures called “Second Amendment Protection” ordinances, or SAPs. These measures are appearing on some county ballots in Oregon. The article was repeated on the … read more

Posted on October 20, 2018

Gun violence reality. Courtney Neron: Student, Mother, Teacher, Legislative Candidate

A special blog post by Courtney Neron, candidate for Oregon House District 26. Gun violence is a current and unfortunate reality of the world we live in. In my lifetime I have experienced the transition from school as a … read more

Posted on August 29, 2018

Ballot Measures Attempt to Authorize County Sheriffs to Interpret US Constitution and to Not Enforce Laws

Can your county sheriff take on the mantle of a US Supreme Court Justice and interpret the 2nd, 4th, and 10th amendments of the US Constitution? Actually, no. But in Coos, Wheeler, and Wallowa Counties, some people like to think … read more

Posted on August 20, 2018

A comparison of firearm-related death rates in selected Oregon counties.

Numbers from 2005 – 2014 about firearm-related deaths in Deschutes, Multnomah, Klamath, and Linn Counties. For comparisons, I highlighted Multnomah County because it has the highest population and is the most urban. I highlighted Klamath because it ranks third (behind … read more

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