by Ty Davison | May 29, 2020 | News & Commentary
The only positive aspect of rightwing discrimination is that it’s readily identifiable. Leftwing discrimination can be more stealthy, and Oregon’s government seems to be awash in it. I’ve complained previously about the reflexive secrecy of Oregon’s state...
by Ty Davison | May 29, 2020 | News & Commentary
Or, and I’m just spitballing here, we could prioritize students in need. Portland Public Schools leaders say they’ll prioritize students of color amid uncertain budget forecast: As Portland Public Schools grapples with potential cuts of up to $12 million in the...
by Ty Davison | May 28, 2020 | News & Commentary
The coming election is a referendum on Donald Trump, but it’d be nice to feel good about the alternative. I do. Joe Biden was not my first, second, or third choice for the Democratic nomination. No matter. With the exception of rightwing apologist Tulsi Gabbard,...
by Ty Davison | May 27, 2020 | News & Commentary
Twilight for the automobile? One can hope. Oregon cities embrace Euro-style street seating to help restaurants reopen during coronavirus crisis: With restaurants and bars slowly reopening across the state, business owners and civic leaders from Portland to...
by Ty Davison | May 25, 2020 | News & Commentary
If American companies had their workers’ best interests at heart, this story would have a different ending. Industries that provided primarily in-person services may never operate strictly in-person again: According to Ms. Hollinshead, what began as a temporary...