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States’ Rights and Federal Reach: What the 9th Circuit Just Did in Oregon – DWD Report
Editor’s Note: A Special Update on National Guard in Oregon, 9th Circuit Ruling. I asked ChatGPT some questions about federal and states rights, and asked for input on the opinion today, and provide context. My partner did good… –DrWeb States’ Rights and Federal Reach: What the 9th Circuit Just Did in Oregon The Ninth Circuit…
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Trump turns on his own appointee who blocked Oregon troop deployment – San Francisco Chronicle
Politics Trump turns on his own judicial appointee, who blocked his Oregon troop deployment — twice By Bob Egelko, Staff Writer, Oct 6, 2025 President Donald Trump has a history of attacking judges who rule against him, labeling them “radical lunatics” or some other disparagement and calling for their impeachment. But he doesn’t usually go…
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Why Trump’s troop deployments to US cities are such a big deal | CNN Politics
Politics• 7 min read Why Trump’s troop deployments to US cities are such a big deal Analysis by Stephen Collinson, 1 hr 25 min ago In a nation founded on a revolt against tyranny, the notion of American troops being sent onto domestic streets has always evoked a specter of liberty in peril. This is…
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Library Materials: State Library of Oregon Releases Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) 2025 Report
From the State Library of Oregon: The 2025 OIFC Annual Report lists 50 official challenge incidents in public libraries, special libraries, and schools. The number of challenges is tied with 2001 as the fifth highest reported since the State Library began keeping track. The incidents included challenges to 66 unique titles and 68 items, the fourth highest
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Civil Discourse – Project 2025: Taking on the Constitution – Joyce Vance
Another Saturday night in America. I remember when Saturdays were our nights off. That’s not the case right now. These developments are urgent, and it’s more important than ever that we continue to pay attention. If you aren’t already a subscriber, please consider becoming one. Your paid subscriptions help me devote the time and resources…
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Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done – oregonlive.com
Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done By Austin De Dios | The Oregonian/OregonLive On a recent Friday afternoon, children and parents attended a playtime event in the vibrant first-floor youth section of Portland’s Central Library. Meanwhile, a pair of medical responders carried a…
