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March 20, 2019

The fantastic college-admissions scandal calls to mind one of the most famous sayings in American life: "We have met the enemy and he is us." Its wise author, the great cartoonist Walt Kelly (he created Pogo) would have gotten a kick out of explanations for the alleged fraud, which have become an exercise in turning away from the mirror and blaming someone or something else.

Issues:Education

March 20, 2019

The major energy project slated for Morrow County is going to have a ripple effect — with the capacity for more battery storage than any other facility in the country. With that surge in power storage will come funds for local schools' science, technology and art programs.


March 15, 2019

The admissions bribery scheme revealed this week in a federal indictment has prompted lawmakers in Washington to consider policies that could curtail the influence of wealth in college admissions.

Issues:Education

March 14, 2019
No one should have to worry about whether they will receive needed elder care support and services because of their identity or who they love.

March 13, 2019

Whether they're for standard time or daylight saving time, Oregonians are tired of changing their clocks twice every year. That's the message state senators considering a time change in Oregon received this week.


March 8, 2019
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The Department of Labor's new overtime proposal fails to adequately address the needs of workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
Issues:Jobs and Economy

March 8, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC [03/08/19] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) praised the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, which would provide long-overdue government reforms and address the dominance of big money in American politics.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 7, 2019

PAPER had the chance to head down to Washington DC for a media mixer with Democratic members of the House of Representatives hosted by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. While there, we spoke to numerous congresspeople — including several freshmen representatives — about their top policy priorities in this new, divided government.

Issues:Education

March 7, 2019
Asbestos causes disease and death, and we must protect families and communities from this known carcinogen.