Apr 18, 2021 | Editorials
The Oregonians Editorial Board | April 18, 2021 It was an ugly way to get there. But last week’s agreement by House leaders to include an equal number of Republicans as Democrats on the redistricting committee was a surprisingly positive resolution of what threatened...
May 15, 2020 | Editorials
Editorial: Do politicians need to be kicked out of redistricting? Bend Bulletin | May 15, 2020 Oregonians trust politicians to make decisions about what taxes are collected, how taxes are spent and policies that shape lives. But should politicians be trusted with...
Nov 17, 2019 | Editorials, People Not Politicians
Oregonian Editorial Board | November 17, 2019 A proposed ballot initiative seeking to change how Oregon draws boundaries for legislative and congressional districts doesn’t sound like much of a barn burner. Filed last week by a group of good-government advocates, the...
Nov 14, 2019 | Editorials
Mail Tribune Editorial Board | November 14, 2019 A proposed initiative that would change the way Oregon draws its legislative and congressional district boundaries promises to get a lot of attention next year, and for good reason. A new U.S. Census will be conducted...
Nov 14, 2019 | Editorials
Ashland Daily Tidings | | Ashland Daily Tidings Editorial Board | November 14, 2019 A proposed initiative that would change the way Oregon draws its legislative and congressional district boundaries promises to get a lot of attention next year. A new U.S. Census will...
Jun 16, 2019 | Editorials, People Not Politicians
by The Oregonian Editorial Board Politics is rarely pure and simple. Senate Bill 761, however, is an exception. It is purely and simply an attempt to hobble Oregon’s vaunted initiative process. The bill – which has no legislator listed as its chief sponsor – would...
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