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Have you voted? Many voters already have participated in every state. See their photos with their “I Voted!” stickers in this post from CNN. Join in and be part of democracy. Undecided about some candidates or measures? Get information on all the races in Multnomah County here.
The League of Women Voters of the United States has issued a statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It begins: “It is with deep and profound sadness the League of Women Voters mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A fierce advocate for women’s Read more
Our Panel Discussion, recorded on September 15, features an outstanding panel of physicians. These health care experts share their views of how health care is changing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it needs to change. Click below to watch this very timely and important discussion. You can read Read more
Our hearts go out to the many Oregonians who have suffered terrible losses because of the current wildfires. We had already been living with great challenges. Now an unprecedented number of communities in Oregon and neighboring states face fear and devastation beyond anything we ever imagined. We are grateful to the firefighters battling the blazes Read more
Protests have always played an important role in drawing attention to the need to change our laws and attitudes. Battles for civil rights and voting rights went on for years, with many marches and demonstrations. Disrupting normal life with a demonstration can attract media attention that helps the movement. On Read more