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Editorial: Oregon’s gas tax is out of gas

When Gov. Tina Kotek spoke with the reporters Wednesday morning, it sounded like the Oregon government may start…

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Editorial cartoon for July 25

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Guest column: When hyperbole becomes hypocrisy

“Love thy neighbor as thyself.” That wasn’t a suggestion. It wasn’t conditional — based on citizenship, health, or…

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Commentary: The Supreme Court owes you an explanation

“Because I said so” never is persuasive or satisfying. And it certainly should not be regarded as acceptable…

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Editorial: Enforcing new lottery law worth the challenge

Lottery winners in Oregon will soon be able to remain anonymous, which lottery winners may appreciate very much.…

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Editorial: State must invest in bike safety, if it wants people to ride

Maybe Bend cyclists should simply stay at home and not bike. We are, at least, halfway serious. When…

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Commentary: Old-school manufacturing is gone and is not coming back

The president is fixated on bringing manufacturing back to the United States. The idea to “save manufacturing” makes…

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Commentary: Found! A US government service that really works

In these days when it seems like the current administration couldn’t organize a utensil drawer, what with a…

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Editorial cartoon for July 24

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Commentary: Here’s why Jeffrey Epstein’s tangled web is conspiratorial catnip

These are salad days for the likes of Joseph Uscinski, who spends his time peering down rabbit holes…

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