Fortunately, stricter gun laws can reduce firearm related deaths. Laws that specifically limit children€„¢s access to guns reduce deaths from unintentional shootings by as much as 23% and suicides by as much as 8.3%. When we regulate guns, our children are safer.

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Committee on Student Success cannot ignore the importance of community colleges and universities

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Plus, our readers also disagree with a retired district attorney, think the full history of the first Multnomah people should be taught, want campaign contributions limited, and support climate action.

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While the Portland Bureau of Transportation has no jurisdiction over private property, its unchecked authority to deny a driveway permit effectively gives it that power.

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