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

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.