Guest Opinion

Opinion: Fellow Americans, did we sign up for this?

Less than a month into the Trump presidency, critical protections and incentives to improve health and safeguard public…

Columnists

Opinion: Better grad rates but worse test scores befuddle lawmakers, validate reformers

There was good news and bad news in the data released over the past few weeks on how…

Columnists

Evanson: Tigard’s Nico Harrison shocked the NBA world last week, and I love it

Tigard High School alumnus Nico Harrison is in hot water, and I love it. Don’t get it twisted,…

Guest Opinion

Opinion: At Legislature, good policy begins by listening to everyone

For the 166th year running, the Oregon Legislature has gathered in Salem — 30 senators and 60 representatives,…

Economics

Why Elon Musk’s campaign against USAID hurts the U.S. economy, undermines democracy

Elon Musk took away my job and told the world that helping others and defending American interests was…

Columnists

Opinion: Oregon’s graduation rate increases show a proven path forward

Each student who graduates represents both a personal achievement and also a step toward a stronger Oregon. These…

Columnists

Opinion: Oregon legislation would help keep private equity out of exam room

The struggle for control over our health care system has reached a critical turning point in Oregon, with…

Guest Opinion

Opinion: This year, policymakers must act to protect access to care

What makes a community a great place to live? It’s pretty clear from recent public opinion research that…

Journalism

Nominate an Amazing Kid from your neighborhood

Do you know a kid in your life who is simply amazing? Nominations are now open! Amazing Kids…

Guest Opinion

Opinion: Federal act to protect LGBTQ youths could do exact opposite

As Congress debates how to protect young people online, lawmakers are dancing with a crucial reality: badly designed…