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Vote Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General

She’s a progressive candidate who’s worked to strengthen hate crime laws in the state, as well as developing a statewide bias-crime hotline to track issues of discrimination

In the race for Oregon’s Attorney Generalโ€”the position responsible for enforcing state laws and advocating on behalf of the state in federal (and other) courtsโ€”only one of the candidates on the ballot is an attorney, making the choice in this race relatively simple. Ellen Rosenblum served as a federal prosecutor and judge before first becoming […]

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Los candidatos en la zona centro de Oregon y de otras zonas más lejanas que respalda The Weekly Source

Consejo municipal de la ciudad de Bend Posiciรณn 1 โ€“ Melanie Kebler Posiciรณn 2 โ€“ Anthony Broadman Posiciรณn 3 โ€“ Chris Piper Posiciรณn 4 โ€“ Rita Schenkelberg Condado Deschutes Comisionado del condado Deschutes โ€“ Phil Chang Alguacil del condado Deschutes โ€“ Scott Schaier Elecciones en el estado de Oregon Senado de Oregon Distrito 27 โ€“ […]

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Vote Shemia Fagan for Oregon Secretary of State

Fagan’s values and voting record better reflect those of wider Oregon

Deciding who to support in the Secretary of State race has come with much discussion and challenges, but Democratic nominee, Shemia Fagan, is the candidate we find most ready for the job. Amid a field of candidates in the primary, we opted to endorse Jamie McLeod-Skinner, while also lamenting that McLeod-Skinner did not choose to […]

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Vote Melanie Kebler, Bend City Council Pos. 1

Kebler believes that timely communication with the public is key to the role

Bend’s City Council position 1 race has two qualified and competent candidates runningโ€”and while the position is nonpartisan, the two bring differing backgrounds and philosophies. While it’s true that a city council’s role lies in handling the mundane business of roads and sewers and city codes, increasingly it’s clear that Bend also is sorely in […]

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Vote Yes on Measure 107 – Campaign Finance Reform

If this passes, it gives Oregon lawmakers the green light to draw up regulations around limiting contributions.

Vote Yes on Measure 107 to amend the Oregon constitution and allow state and local governments to put campaign contribution limits in place. If this passes, it gives Oregon lawmakers the green light to draw up regulations around limiting contributions. The influence of multinational corporations and wealthy donors has disproportionally tipped the scales away from […]

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Vote Anthony Broadman, Bend City Council Pos. 2

Broadman will represent Bend’s blue voters with measured pragmatism

As City Councilor Bill Moseley’s dramatic tenure comes to an end, we welcome the progressive idealism Anthony Broadman will bring to this seat. Where Moseley’s attitude was often cavalier and self-absorbed, Broadman will represent Bend’s blue voters with measured pragmatism. As an indigenous rights lawyer, Broadman’s life’s work is centered on advocating for the underserved […]

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Vote Chris Piper for Bend City Council Pos. 3

Chris Piper has demonstrated an ability to be that moderate voice who actually listens to constituent

With two veteran councilors walking away this yearโ€”including one moderate and one decidedly conservative councilorโ€”the next iteration of the Bend City Council is undoubtedly going to look very different. We’d be pleased to see a progressive council that’s also not afraid to stand up to powerful private interestsโ€”and at the same time, we recognize that […]

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Vote Yes on Measure 108 – Vape Tax

Measure 108 would create a tax on nicotine vaping and heated tobacco products

Measure 108 would create a tax on nicotine vaping and heated tobacco products. Under the ballot measure, the monies would first go to the administration and enforcement of the tax. The remaining revenue would then be allocated to the Oregon Health Authority for medical and health care-assistance programs, including mental health services and other programs […]

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Vote Rita Schenkelberg Bend City Council Pos. 4

Rita Schenkelberg is part of a rising movement of socially minded liberals willing to stand up for inclusivity and equity and challenge the status quo

Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy, who is not running for re-election, has served as both a Bend City Councilor and Mayor on and off for the last 20 years. During that time he’s gone from a die-hard champion of Bend’s “slow growth” movement to a more moderate voice in City politics. He was raised in […]

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Vote Phil Chang for Deschutes County Commissioner

Phil Chang is a strong contrast, with a vision for the County grounded in current realities

For most voters in Deschutes County, the County Commissioner position is not something to spend a lot of time worrying about. However, it’s one of the most powerful elected positions in the region. Commissioners play an oversight role for public healthโ€”which has never been more meaningful than during the pandemic. They also oversee the sheriff’s […]

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