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On Liberty: Local problems best solved locally

As we await the conclusion of the 2020 presidential race, many are experiencing anxiety or even despair at…

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Other views: Protecting Postal Service safeguards info access

Facing a fierce public outcry, the U.S. Postal Service is “suspending” its sudden cost-cutting moves — tossing out…

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Other views | Collaboration with all stakeholders is the best path forward

I was born and raised in the Blue Mountains and have spent most of my life fishing for…

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Other views: Apathy is not an American value

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote across the country and…

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Committed to making a difference

In the U.S., we recycle roughly 35% of materials that are able to be recycled. As we join…

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Other views | Oregon needs to invest in its teachers

Ms. Goldsmith, my kindergarten teacher, likely changed my life. Turns out that students with more experienced kindergarten teachers…

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Other views: Oregon needs stronger COVID-19 workplace protections

From the moment COVID-19 first appeared in our state, working people have been tasked with the herculean responsibility…

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Main Street: Back to the land — again

According to the Salem Statesman Journal, “In the quest to escape COVID-19, people are flooding Oregon’s beaches, forests…

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Other views: A community with no local newspaper? That’s bad news

What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is…

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Other views: The checks are not in the mail

This has been a week of bad news, worse news and occasional good news in Oregon government. But…

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