Politics

Vote Fails on Oregon’s New Gun Control Bill. Meeting Paused. 20 Minutes Later… It Passes. Totally Normal.

In case you missed it, Oregon politics delivered another masterclass this week in how things definitely don’t look questionable at all. On Monday, during a work session of the House Judiciary Committee, an amendment tied to House Bill 4145, legislation dealing with implementation of voter-approved...

Oregon’s Hunting Ban Measure Now Just 20,000 Signatures from the Ballot

Oregon progressives are once again pushing one of the most extreme ballot measures the state has seen in years, and this time it is closer to reality than many people realize. What began as a fringe sounding proposal is now reportedly within roughly 20,000 signatures of qualifying for the November...

House Bill 4145 Is Measure 114 in Disguise, and Oregon Gun Owners Should Be Alarmed

If you felt that familiar knot in your stomach when Oregon’s lawmakers officially returned to Salem, you’re not imagining it. For gun owners across the state, the start of a new legislative session rarely signals calm. More often, it means another round of proposals that treat a constitutional...

Oregonians Rank Tina Kotek Among America’s Most Unpopular Governors

Sixth most unpopular governor in America Alright, let’s drop the polite, laminated-newsroom tone and call this what it is. According to new polling from Morning Consult, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek now ranks as the sixth most unpopular governor in the entire country. And honestly? That checks out....

Eugene Police Declare Riot Outside Downtown Federal Building During Anti-ice Protest

Eugene Police declared a riot Friday outside the federal building in downtown Eugene after a day of demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest against federal immigration enforcement. The demonstrations were part of a broader “National Shutdown” effort opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Court Battle Over New Oregon Gun Control Law Still Ongoing

Court Battle Over New Oregon Gun Control Law Still Ongoing

On November 8th, 2022, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114, a new law that would change requirements to purchase and own a firearm. This measure was supposed to go into effect on December 8th, 2022, but as of January 4th, 2023, the measure has not gone into effect,...

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