Posted inQueer Guide 2024
The Long Road to Justice
As the American legal landscape for LGBTQ+ residents
grows hostile, Oregon works to enshrine rights for all.
Courtney Vaughn
Courtney Vaughn is the news editor at the Portland Mercury. She appreciates your news tips and musings. Reach out at cvaughn@portlandmercury.com or find her on Bluesky @courtneyvaughn.
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He Isn’t the DA Yet, but Nathan Vasquez Already Secured More County Money for Drug Prosecutions
Local groups cry foul after Vasquez scores backroom deal for drug prosecution funding.
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City Will Spend an Estimated $1.1 Million on Munitions, Shields, and Training For Police
Stockpiling weapons and the return of Portland’s crowd control team is reigniting dialog about how police respond to protests.
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Proposed Ballot Measure to Repeal Police Oversight Board Can Now Start Gathering Signatures, Judge Says
Judge greenlights police union initiative to scrap and replace Portland’s independent oversight board—which was approved by voters—after striking down a previous PPA measure.
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Democrats Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum Pull Off Wins in Key Oregon Congressional Races
Both candidates will face Republican challengers in the November election. Dexter is expected to win the 3rd District this fall, while Bynum is hoping to flip the 5th District in the general election.
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Update: DA Mike Schmidt Concedes in Primary Election Marked by Big Spending, Progressive Upsets
County commissioners race: Shannon Singleton, Vadim Mozyrsky, and Meghan Moyer advance to November runoff. Jessie Burke and Sam Adams nearly tied for second place in District 2.
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County Commissioner Candidate Saw More Than $40K Funneled to Her Husband by a Board She Oversees
Jessie Burke’s vision and methods for Old Town’s rebirth have raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, her group has been accused of being hostile toward homeless service organizations.
