Rezoning and the Ward 1 Election
Candidate comparisons are necessary and prudent
Ward 1 voters need to know the truth about the two run-off candidates, Emily Semple and Josh Skov. To do so, they should consider an … Continue reading
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We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Taking a look at Measure 97
As you know, dear readers, the Hot Air Society is not only a social drinking club; we are also a 527 Super-PAC. We secretly authorized the … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
Vote yes on Measure 97
Just Do It. Vote Yes on 97 Tax cheats back No on 97 As we approach Election Day, we are being faced with historic decisions. … Continue reading
Cities, Climate Change and City Council Elections
What can you do to change household emissions?
In the last week of September, we passed right by 400 ppm (parts per million) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a major milestone on … Continue reading
Voting Problems
Redistributing ballots can affect results
As Benton County prepares to vote on whether to adopt ranked-choice voting for county elections, Oregonians are presented an opportunity to explore different voting systems. … Continue reading
I Got It Wrong
The $7 million giveaway, part II
Sooner or later it happens. You write or say something and then you have to come clean and admit that you just got it wrong. … Continue reading
Believe Survivors
An open letter to students of University of Oregon
Dear University of Oregon students, You don’t know me. But there are thousands of people like me on your campus. In January 2013, I was … Continue reading
Bloomin’ Lawnsigns in 2016?
Records Matter!
Two things happen in Oregon in even-numbered years. We hold a general election, and invasive alien biennial weed species (Lawnsignicus obnoxicus) appear in the Willamette … Continue reading
Unfurling Freak Flags
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is a great time to come out, whether for the first or umpteenth time. It’s a day to remember the importance of being open about your true lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, polyamorous, pansexual, asexual, two-spirit, nonbinary, genderfluid, agender or otherwise beyond-the-old-norm self. Continue reading
Oregonians: Is this Bud for You?
No voting record, no plan
I don’t know about you, dear reader, but the political season always makes me nervous behind the steering wheel. Every two years here in the 4th Congressional District, I used to have an involuntary fight-or-flight reaction to any vehicles sporting an “Art Robinson” bumper sticker. I’d slam on the brakes and elude, just in case the driver was preparing for the Rapture at any moment. Continue reading