Category Archives: presidential election 2024

Not a sanctuary, but safer

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Bennett Minton

On day 5 of a different America, Portland feels safer than most places I could be. Oregon Democrats won most of the races, flipped a U.S. House seat, retained all three statewide offices on the ballot, and captured a state … Continue reading →

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Vignettes of Las Vegas

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Bennett Minton

Alexis was sitting on the stoop. A 28-year-old registered Democrat, my data informed me, he affirmed he was voting the straight ticket. His English, through a Spanish accent, was flawless. I asked him where he was from. Southern Mexico. And … Continue reading →

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