elections Archive
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We’re ‘Dumbing Down’ as a Nation
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsPolitical forces push America back By William McCartney As pundits and politicians argue about what the GOP midterm election sweep means, there are growing and disturbing signs that America increasingly... -
NAACP Portland Chapter Holding Elections
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsAn election for officers of the NAACP Portland chapter will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College, 705 N. Killingsworth, Technology Building, Room 222.... -
Portland Puts Kitzhaber on Top
Posted on November 10, 2010 | No CommentsSmith wins county commission seat Multnomah County voters turned out in high numbers and voted overwhelmingly for former Gov. John Kitzhaber in the Nov. 2 election, enough to overcome Republican... -
Don’t Believe the Hype!
Posted on November 9, 2010 | No CommentsYour vote counted on Nov. 2 By Melanie Campbell I would like to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the Nov. 2 mid-term elections.... -
Minor party candidate for treasurer wants to change course
Posted on October 30, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the quieter races this electoral season has been that of Oregon treasurer. Former Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler seems to be in a good place to keep the... -
Vote-by-mail ballot due soon
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe U.S. Postal Service has mailed approximately 404,000 ballots in Multnomah County for the Tuesday, May 18 Primary Election. Registered voters who have not gotten their ballots should call the... -
Candidates forum focuses on equity
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsA group of local civil rights organizations, including the Urban League and the Albina Ministerial Alliance, will be holding a forum for city and county candidates on Tuesday, May 4.... -
Last day to register to vote for upcoming election
Posted on January 5, 2010 | 1 CommentIn just a few short weeks voters will turn in their ballots on two controversial tax measures that could have big implications for the economy, education, and social services. -
Mental health advocate to make city council bid
Posted on December 1, 2009 | No CommentsJason Renaud, founder of the Mental Health Association of Portland and longtime advocate for the mentally disabled, has announced that he will run for Commissioner Dan Saltzman's seat in this spring's election. -
In Colorado, a small victory for pot legalization
Posted on November 4, 2009 | No CommentsVoters in a small Colorado skit town vote to legalize pot. -
Campaign calls for new dialogue on gay marriage
Posted on November 3, 2009 | No CommentsEvan Wolfson, one of the nation's most prominent litigators and advocates for gay rights, told over 100 gay rights supporters how they could overturn Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage in 2012. -
COMMENT: Census is essential tool of empowerment
Posted on November 2, 2009 | No CommentsThe 23rd national Census, which will be conducted this spring, is about more than counting the number of people living in the United States. A complete and accurate census will ensure that your state and community get their fair share of seats in Congress, community services, and more than $400 billion in funds to local, state, and tribal governments.
