The Leaders Who Emerged

Never before was this city as open to new voices and direction as when the old systems had so publicly failed.

Rep. Janelle Bynum Will Seek to Become Oregon House Speaker in Unusual Floor Fight

Democrats voted to nominate current Speaker Tina Kotek to continue the fight.

House Speaker Tina Kotek Faces a Leadership Challenge From Rep. Janelle Bynum

Control of the Democratic leadership in the statehouse is up for grabs.

Oregon Lawmakers Consider Making It a Crime to Dox Someone, and Banning Law Enforcement From Posting Mugshots

Protests and Riots Fill the Streets of Portland. Four Black Leaders Are Trying to Bring Meaning to the Anguish.

Bill Would Penalize Unnecessary 9-1-1 Calls With $250 Payment

House Bill 3216 would allow anyone who wrongly has the police called on them to bring a civil case against the 9-1-1 caller.

Listen to the the Audio of an Oregon Woman Calling 911 on a Black Lawmaker Campaigning Door-to-Door

“She’s African American from what I can tell. Her hair is up in a bun.”