Pullout: The Oppression Issue
Anna Bond
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Shocking News!
Police To Test Out Stun Guns . . . On You!
Last week, the Portland Police Bureau announced its acquisition of a dozen Tasers–the “less-lethal” electroshock weapons recently distributed to United Airlines pilots. According to the manufacturer, these Tasers fire two probes at a target from up to 20 feet away; upon contact, a 50,000 volt electrical charge flows through the probes. The decision to put […]
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Wipe-Out!
Failed Park Levy Screws Over Local Skaters
The days are ticking down until the Portland Parks Bureau is forced to begin implementing $2.2 million in cuts from their 2002-2003 budget. Since low voter turnout defeated the parks levy in the May 21 primary election, July 1 begins one long year of infrequently mowed grass, overflowing trash containers, and decreased youth programs. It […]
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Same As the Old Boss
Newspapers Blamed for Low Voter Turn-Out
Despite frustration with a dreary local economy and relentless unemployment, Portland residents who bothered to vote in Tuesday’s low-turnout election overwhelmingly voted for the status quo. All county positions available–excepting sheriff–went to incumbents. In Portland, commissioners Erik Sten and Dan Saltzman were re-elected by substantial margins. Asked why Portlanders rejected new leadership despite widespread dissatisfaction, […]