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My View: Larson's logic a cautionary tale for all
Portland Tribune - Opinion
When a political opponent says something that sounds wrong, don't say 'you're lying.' Ask for the basis and source of their assertion - and then ask…
My View: Police in schools counterproductive
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Due to the unjust discipline practices, resource officers deter many students from being engaged in school. These practices undermine the creation of…
Letters: Storage units shouldn't double as homes
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also share their opinions about the Reynolds High School budget process, the University of Portland president, ICE enforcement policies,…
My View: Graduating teens must not allow groping
Portland Tribune - Opinion
This year's seniors have the opportunity to recognize that this issue is not insignificant. We, as college women, have a right to dance freely…
My View: Nuclear power puts human health at risk
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Investing resources in 'new' nuclear technology is a dangerous distraction that diverts funds from proven renewables and energy efficiency. From the…
Our Opinion: Track ADU law for effectiveness
Portland Tribune - Opinion
ADUs offer a desirable alternative to traditional forms of rental housing. The region has numerous inner-city high-rises and large suburban apartment…
My View: 'Objective' journalism is a charade
Portland Tribune - Opinion
News organizations need to hire more journalists who don't look alike, think alike, pray alike, love alike, or live alike - and then empower those…
Letters: Object to Oregon Bar report on Trump racism? Read…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers are also interested in news in the newsroom, taxing the rich, the Residential Infill Plan, and more.
My View: Schools must continue racial equity work
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As a parent of two PPS students, I see the value when teachers work to create multicultural, inclusive learning environments. I see the damage when…
Letters: Domestic violence spurs other problems
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Plus, our readers have a lot of opinions about issues that include hate graphics, the Residential Infill policy, enacting a local income tax and…
My View: Pay for opinions from women of color
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Many people have abandoned traditional media because we're hungry for other perspectives, other insights, other voices. Paying women of color even a…
My View: Newsrooms must reflect folks they cover
Portland Tribune - Opinion
When newsrooms lack reporters of color, reporters with disabilities, reporters who know what it's like to grow up using food stamps, they are missing…
Our Opinion: Valderrama is the clear choice for council
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As a member of the David Douglas School Board, Valderrama has shown a commitment to the community and an ability to reach consensus, a valuable skill…
Our opinion: Vote for Buehler in GOP governor primary
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Bend state representative is the only Republican contender qualified to be governor, and the only one with a chance to win.
Our opinion: Lynn Peterson for Metro president
Portland Tribune - Opinion
There's really no contest in this barely contested election for the most important role in Portland regional government.
My View: Metro's regional venues attract visitors, produce…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
More than 3.5 million visitors attend the 1,445 events which translates to $878 million in spending, 8,470 jobs and $33.3 million in tax revenue.
Our Opinion: Put Jayapal on county commission
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Joining the county commission would present a steep learning curve for any of these political hopefuls. Jayapal is best suited to mastering it.
Our Opinion: Elect Scott Learn for auditor
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As a former investigative reporter who had an auditing career both before and after his stint at the Oregonian newspaper, Learn impresses us as…
My View: Congress averts next season of smoke
Portland Tribune - Opinion
It's taken more than 100 years to create the crisis in our public forests, so don't expect results overnight. But Congress' action is an important…
Our Opinion: PPS superintendent shows he's serious about…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Guerrero puts priority on the classroom as he slashes administrative budget.
My View: Jerry Vincent gave schools better future
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As an architect, I know buildings well and have worked with many facility leaders. Hands down, Jerry Vincent was one of the most conscientious,…
Letters: Council should not support more police
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also voice their opinions on the number of administrators at OHSU and the need to raise the minimum wage.
Our Opinion: Fish proven competent for council
Portland Tribune - Opinion
ommissioner Nick Fish has shown his ability to navigate complex issues and has been a consistent voice of reason on the City Council.
My View: Trust, communication key to school safety
Portland Tribune - Opinion
There needs to be better communication between students, teachers and administrators during a school crisis. Students and teachers need accurate…
Letters: Writer shouldn't pass judgment on others
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also weigh in on the state Public Employee Retirement Syste, noisy motorcycles, and City Council candidate Julia DeGraw.
Our Opinion: Children's Levy is worth renewing
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Among the priorities are early childhood programs, child abuse intervention and prevention, hunger relief, after-school programs, youth mentoring and…
My View: UP reaction over sexist speech inexcusable
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Inaction and silence are equal acts of violence.I walked out that night and immediately started a longer version of this piece, which was published…
Our Opinion: Concussion effort needs schools' help
Portland Tribune - Opinion
If educators truly care about the safety of the kids they teach, they should provide the requested records promptly so that this collaborative,…
My View: We need to make real climate progress
Portland Tribune - Opinion
This Earth Day, Congress should recommit to doing more. We need to make real climate progress, strengthen environmental and natural resource…
Letters: Prevent cut-through traffic
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also wonder who will pay to operate the homeless navigation center and shelter announced for the Pearl District.
My View: ACCESS students left with no place to go
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Revoking our promised building - 10 minutes before spring break - effectively prevented any of these 350 children and families from being able to…
My View: Workplace has vital part in MeToo
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We know that many, if not most, people do not report domestic violence for fear of reprisal, social, and economic consequences. One way to protect…
Letters: Are students pawns for political groups?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also thank Rob Nosse for his service and support Nick Fish for reelection.
My View: Beverly Cleary's birthday adds up to a big…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Most of Cleary's books are set in Northeast Portland's Grant Park neighborhood, where she was raised and they were based on her childhood experiences.
My View: The little community center that could
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Tell Big City to stop threatening closure, again and again, and instead help the Friends of Woodstock Community Center make sure that Woodstock can…
My View: Ballots, boycotts create lasting change
Portland Tribune - Opinion
In light of 2018 being the 50th anniversary of King's assassination in Memphis, it is also vital now - with the Parkland High School massacre fresh…
Letters: Think about Wapato operating expenses
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about knowing Ariana Garay, increasing rents, letting dogs patrol schools, and ending corproate personhood.
Don't buy your prescriptions without some discount
Clackamas Review - Opinion
T. Michael Norris, MD, FAAFP, is a volunteer doctor and board member of Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine
Our Opinion: County shouldn't sell Wapato yet, but consider…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
After spending nearly $100 million on the never-used jail, the county should reject selling it for $5 million
My View: Portland's city park plan hurts wildlife
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I get it: Every sport has advocates and rightfully needs a venue. The problem is, in Forest Park's case, wildlife needs a place too, not just to…
Letters: Stop blaming poor for homelessness
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Readers also write in on how to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., NAFTA, and subsidies to encourage affordable housing.
Our View: Don't let new rules scrap recycling
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Paying an extra $3 a month to preserve that system is worthwhile, as long as the additional fee is accompanied by other efforts to bring balance back…
My View: Police gang team priotizes public safety
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Gang Enforcement Team has provided the highest level of service over the years. They've continued to evolve and change with the growing needs of…
Letters: Bus would be cheaper than new streetcar
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about previous efforts to cut PERS costs and the importance of understand petitions before signing them.
My View: Refusing to vaccinate your kids is not…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregon needs to get back to its roots of building families. Judges need to focus attention on keeping the families together rather than easily…
Our Opinion: Resource officers make schools safer
Portland Tribune - Opinion
While school resource officers make news whenever they are involved in a shooting, their real value comes in preventing them.
My View: Student activism, not apathy, refreshing
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I've been covering education issues since the late 1980s. I remember a time - 1990s, we're looking right at you - when students didn't seem to care…
Letters: Don't wait for the city to fix sidewalks
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about the Greatest Generation and always blaming corporate America for bad personal decisions.
My View: TriMet shows pension reform possible
Portland Tribune - Opinion
TriMet's pension reform offers a valuable guide to the Oregon Legislature on how to contain and reverse the spiraling PERS disaster.
Letters: Voters can repeal state's sanctuary law
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about using more police to increase traffic safety, the importance of understanding school names, gun violence, and the…
Our Opinion: The time is now, to do prepare for the…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
A recent study reveals that we can no longer afford to postpone local efforts to prepare for the next major earthquake
Letters: Raising height limits enriches developers
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers are also concerned about whether politics trumps science, big corporations buying healthy food brands, punishing student protesters, the…
My View: Self-driving cars will worsen congestion
Portland Tribune - Opinion
At a time when we need to be taking steps to reduce auto travel and global carbon emissions, new ride-hailing and self-driving car technologies will…
Letters: Unhappy, crowded animals
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also praise Portlanders helping special needs children in Bangladesh and question the cost of the justice system.
Our Opinion: Are needles the new symbol of Portland?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
People who become addicted to drugs deserve compassionate options to break their addictions. But Portland's residents and neighborhoods also deserve…
My View: It's time for common-sense gun reform
Portland Tribune - Opinion
If you want to start banning firearms, first study F.B.I. Violent Crime Statistic for 1, 5 or 10 years. You will find that 80 percent of firearms…
Letters: Rules should be the same for all
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers are also concerned about using firearms outside a range and what could replace NAFTA.
Are we the dumbest generation?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Due to a few factors, the generation of the internet could be the dumbest generation yet
Our Opinion: Retailers move a step in right…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregonians are all too familiar with the lethal force of the AR-15. It was the weapon used by the gunman in the 2012 Clackamas Town Center shooting,…
My View: Analyze county's mental health system
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The fact is, Multnomah County contains the biggest population of all counties in Oregon, and with that it is important to provide adequate health…
'Yes' votes will expand fire services westward
Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion
Measures 34-280 and 34-281 shouldn't be on the ballot, but since they are, voters should approve them.
Letters: Voters should rule on sanctuary cities
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think it's time to get rid of assault rifles and don't like diesel engines.
My View: Our Greatest Generation
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The combat vets didn't want to call attention to themselves as they (correctly) felt their families couldn't possibly understand the horror they'd…
Letters: Time for limitations on 'long guns'
Portland Tribune - Opinion
In addition to guns and gun control laws, our readers are concerned about homeless people camping in parks and natural areas.
My View: Local oversight could improve foster care
Portland Tribune - Opinion
If counties can administer the state's Medicaid program through Coordinated Care Organizations, why couldn't they similarly oversee child welfare?
My View: Explore use of smart guns to limit violence
Portland Tribune - Opinion
My suggestion is that cities, counties and states should band together and announce that as of a date certain in the not too distant future - say, as…
Letters: Keep up the pressure to change gun laws
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers react to the Florida high school schooling, and the idea of having Portlanders vote on residential density increases.
Our Opinion: Legislative session worthy of praise
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Because this is 2018 - an even-numbered year - the Legislature is supposed to eschew complicated legislation in favor of making mid-biennium budget…
I will not carry a gun into school
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
Students are demanding an answer to their question, but arming teachers is not that answer.
Letters: Be informed about both good, bad news
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also weigh in on issues ranging from the cap and trade bill to gun control to professional politicians
Remembering Tony Kneidek and the Marmot Road deer
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
Through eavesdropping and osmosis, Tony made me a better reporter, writes columnist Paul Keller.
My View: VW deceit shows need for cap and trade
Portland Tribune - Opinion
It is worth shining a light on VW since their behavior paints a stark picture as to the lengths corporations will go to try and circumvent…
My View: TriMet execs must rethink light rail
Portland Tribune - Opinion
TriMet's ridership is in a steady decline. It peaked in fiscal 2012 and ridership has dropped in each of the past three years. Only 2.4 percent of…
Letters: You can crowd humans only so much
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about how PPS treats special needs students and the power of public employee unions.
Our Opinion: Equity needed in storm drainage fee
Portland Tribune - Opinion
City officials should work with staff to create a better system of paying for off-site storm water treatment that is fair to all Portland property…
LETTER: Beverage tax threatens small business…
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
I sell many items that would be included in this tax: soda, juice, energy drinks, coffees and teas.
My View: Parents must prepare kids for the worst
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Start talking to your kids tonight. They will listen to your input. It's a good discussion. And if you do it casually and with the right tone, it…
Letters: 'Bummer gun' stories make us safer
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Plus, our readers think city leaders should do more to help the homeless, but don't believe tent cities belong in parks and natural areas.
My View: Cap-and-trade could harm manufacturing
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregon manufacturers share our state's passion for environmental protection. We take seriously our mission to provide opportunity to workers and…
My View: Oregon must lead on protecting climate
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregonians are poised to reap substantial economic, health, and quality-of-life benefits from the Clean Energy Jobs bill. Our state has the…
Letters: Submit infill plan to a public vote
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also offer their opinions on changing the name of Jeffrson High School and spending plans for the Sullivan Gulch Trail.
Our Opinion: Portland school board talks…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We understand why the union, board and even some teachers, would like to keep certain documents hidden away. In the past six months, both the…
My View: PDX Bridge helps youth cross to college
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregon needs an education system that puts our students on equal footing with the highest-performing states, but we must make sure that our most…
Letters: Our downward spiral to authoritarianism
Portland Tribune - Opinion
And our readers want you to remember the origin Victor the Viking, the Portlnd State Univeristy mascot.
Our Opinion: A solution to 'bummer gun' journalism
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As newsrooms shrank during and since the last recession and readers turned to their phones for news, coverage skewed toward what was easy, cheap and…
My View: Freeway bridge should link 8th Avenue
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Sullivan's Gulch Trail, which avoids busy street intersections, is a great example of true 'Vision Zero' accident-prevention planning.
Letters: City must work on what's important
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also write in about vanishing comics and the cap and trade bill before the 2018 Oregon Legislature.
Our View: Jefferson name debate offers vital lessons
Portland Tribune - Opinion
It's understandable that the Jefferson label causes concern in a school with 45 percent African-American enrollment. It's also understandable that…
Letters: Where will renaming movement end?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also express themselves on climate change, unreinforced masonry buildings and home schooling.
COMMENTS: Homeless campers plan to resist city…
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
These comments were posted on The Outlook's website and Facebook page. Here's what people are saying
My View: Single-payer health care cuts costs
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Insurance administrators are not evil. They are, rather, a product of our uniquely dysfunctional health care system.
Letters: Tall buildings would create 'canyon'
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also express their views renovated Portland Public Schools buildings, smart meters, gun law reciprocity, the health care systems, and oil…
My View: Unreinforced masonry - What price safety?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Mandating that owners retrofit their buildings at unaffordable costs without provisions for adequate and reliable sources of funding can only lead to…
Letters: System is rigged against average citizens
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also weigh in on possible solutions for growing congestion and the continuing humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.
Our Opinion: Go slow on cap, trade legislation
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The most compelling reason to wait is to keep faith with Oregon voters, who agreed in 2010 to allow the Legislature to meet every year.
My View: Let parents choose education options
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As parents, we have the right and the responsibility to say it's time for us to have the power to choose the education options that are best for our…
Letters: Safety fixes could worsen congestion
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also express themselves on issues ranging from climate change to increasing residential densities to Oregon's initiaitve process to fire…
Our Opinion: Start PPS reforms at state agency
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregon's legislative leaders recently formed a panel of lawmakers to tour the state in an effort to shape a major education reform effort. We suspect…
My View: What's the chance of a woman president?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Studies also have found that, for the voice of a collective group to be heard, that group must achieve a critical mass - around 30 percent. If we're…
OPINION: Trump protest planned at PDX airport
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
The 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, demonstration is at an officially permitted free-speech zone.
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