OSU Student Authors Defense Dept. Study: Finds LGBTQ Military at Risk April 25, 2020A recent study found that LGBTQ service members face an elevated risk of sexual victimization including harassment, assault...3 mins read
Merkley, Wyden Say Relief Funding Now Available for Colleges and Universities April 25, 2020 Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on Friday that funding is now available for...1 min read
Writing Lesson One, Advocate Contest Announcement April 24, 2020What makes a good story? There are, of course, the events of the story itself, but it really...7 mins read
Oregon Lawmakers Allocate $30 Million Relief Package April 24, 2020This Thursday, Oregon lawmakers allotted $30 million in state funds to COVID-19 relief efforts. This included $12 to...1 min read
Oregon Audit Wins National Award – Report Exposed Poor Prescription Monitoring April 24, 2020The Oregon Secretary of State announced the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, or PDMP, won the Excellence in...1 min read
Campaign Donation Fight Renewed, Oregon Court Says Limits are Legal April 24, 2020The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on April 23 that campaign contribution limits do not violate the constitution, making...1 min read
How Many Big Companies Grabbed Small Business Relief Money? April 23, 2020 An Associated Press investigation has found that many companies with thousands of employees, prior governmental penalties, and...3 mins read
Supreme Court Ends Non-Unanimous Juries in Oregon April 23, 2020The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that in a criminal trial, a jury vote of 10-2 or...1 min read
Native Plant Guide: Spring & Summer April 23, 2020Take advantage of the stay-at-home order and consider adding some of these native species to your garden –...7 mins read
Spotlighting The Majestic Theatre on Shakespeare’s Birthday April 23, 2020 CORRECTION: Maureen Frank is a Facilitator, not a co-founder of MPL. John Byrne and...2 mins read
An Advocate Earth Day Questionnaire April 22, 2020 Celebrating our 50th year of Earth Day since its founding in 1970, much has changed on the cosmic...2 mins read
Whale Washed Ashore, Buried at Sand Lake April 22, 2020No one was there to see the 40-foot gray whale carcass wash up on the beach near Tillamook...1 min read
CitySpeak Recap: Local Leaders Respond to Pandemic April 22, 2020 In case you missed it, here’s a recap of last night’s CitySpeak event, a livestream Q&A with local...3 mins read
Face Masks 101: CDC and OSU Global Health Directors Weigh In April 22, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority now recommend wearing masks in public,...4 mins read
LIVESTREAM Q&A: City and County Reponses to the Pandemic April 21, 2020Please consider supporting forums like these with a subscription and donation. With this forum already having occurred, the...1 min read
ODFW Reports Growing Wolf Population, Less Livestock Conflicts April 21, 2020Released April 15, the ODFW annual wolf report is packed with good news about the health and future of...1 min read
OSU Phytoplankton Research Shows Oceanic Carbon Cycle Disruption April 21, 2020A team of Oregon State University biologists led by Dr. Luis Bolaños are taking part in a NASA-funded...2 mins read
Child Abuse Advocates Concerned About Drop in Calls Amid Pandemic April 21, 2020Oregon Department of Human Services usually averages around 700 calls per day from individuals concerning child abuse. This...2 mins read
