Measure 109 legalizes the use of the plant medicine psilocybin in a clinical setting. It was spearheaded by two Portland therapists, Sheri and Thomas Eckert, who have been working to make psilocybin legal and accessible for years. Psilocybin may induce an altered state of consciousness with feelings of euphoria, visual and mental hallucinations, changes in […]
2020 elections
Inside Our Endorsement Interviews: Jason Kropf and Cheri Helt
These interviews have been lightly edited for clarity. Jason Kropf, Democratic candidate for Oregon House 54 Source Weekly: Oregon just experienced and is still experiencing a number of massive fires. What’s your stance on how to manage wildfire risk at the state legislative level and what specific actions would you be working on if you […]
Will My Ballot Get Thrown Out? Is Voter Fraud a Thing?
The 2020 election will look like no election in historyโespecially for people living outside of Oregon. Throughout the rest of the U.S., heavy turnout could mean long lines at the polls, and coronavirus precautions may make those lines even longer. Conflicts could arise between poll watchers from each party. On top of that, Americans may […]

