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News & Commentary
Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, said he was unaware of offensive meaning
There’s nothing here to apologize for
Oregon has a student literacy crisis. Is teaching future teachers the way out?
A broken education system at every level
Students at Highland get reading help through new tutoring program
A bit of a start
‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images
Another crazy take from CNN
Nearly 1,900 affordable Portland apartments sit empty while thousands need homes
Oops.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson declares victory on 1,500 shelter bed goal, mostly at new overnight-only shelters
Promises, promises…
Salem declares emergency over increased ICE activity, citing reports of unlawful arrests
This does nothing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to youth sees staggering reduction in homelessness
But for only as long as the money keeps flowing.
Education in Oregon
Mississippi has the solution
Q&A: Why Oregon’s kids too often struggle to read
Finally some local coverage on what I’ve been saying for years.
Essays
Advice for Democrats
Doing the wrong thing repeatedly will not somehow yield success.
News Sources
Trying to get a well-balanced meal.
Ed Davison Field
My speech at the dedication of the field
Trump and COVID-19
It’s not a hoax, and if you think it is, this essay is for you.