Tag Archives: Portland OR

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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Oregon’s 2022 report card: what voters said

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Bennett Minton

Oregon’s polarized election results reflected those of other states but with the twists that typify the state’s distinctions, seen in four ballot questions as well as contests for office. From them I infer our political values and democratic health: we … Continue reading →

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