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Held v. Montana: First youth climate lawsuit victory in US!

Published in the Oregon Chapter of Sierra Club newsletter, September 6, 2023

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Cartoon history of the Corvallis Forest

They’re logging the forest that supplies their drinking water…

The city of Corvallis owns the 2,352 acre Corvallis Forest in Rock Creek Watershed, which was originally dedicated for drinking water protection….what happened??

It’s bound to be a long slog, with residents of Corvallis pitted against their own local government. . . folks are actually FIGHTING CITY HALL.

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NW Natural picks a fight with Eugene

AstroTurf hits Eugene, Oregon

What happened when the city of Eugene, Oregon tried to pass an ordinance to phase in reduced fossil fuels …

published in the June 2023 Oregon Chapter newsletter of the Sierra Club

Postscript: The ballot measure was certified for a public vote on Eugene's natural gas ban ordinance . . . vote likely in November.


































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“Latest Republican walk-out gums up Oregon state senate”

Taking their marbles and going home . . .

In the few states where these walkouts are legal—the minority party can use this tactic to overrule the majority—is that democracy in action or dysfunctional government?

published in the June 2023 newsletter of the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Postscript: The walkout ended shortly after this cartoon was published, with Democrats agreeing to change bills on abortion and guns. But walkout Republicans could still face losing their political careers.

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