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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
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Governor Kotek Announces Collaboration and Investment to Foster AI Workforce and Economic Development

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
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Collaboration with NVIDIA announced alongside $10 million investment On April 24th, Governor Tina Kotek announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) workforce development… Read More

Earth Day 2025: A Call to Climate Action

April 22, 2025
This Earth Day, we celebrate Oregon’s continued commitment to a sustainable future. We uplift recent accomplishments in the fight for our planet’s future. We must also take a clear-eyed… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits with Students at Salem Area Elementary School

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek dropped into the weekly assembly at Englewood Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer School District on Friday, April 18. She joined approximately 300 students to… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Pope Francis

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – On April 21st, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in honor of the memory of His… Read More

Governor Kotek Joins Salem Park Cleanup

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – In honor of Earth Day, Governor Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and Governor’s Office staff joined volunteers with SOLVE and Portland General Electric (PGE) for a… Read More