Editorial
Oregon is experiencing an economic revolution powered by advancements in technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The 117th Congress was among the most productive in memory with the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Oregon is facing an unprecedented mental health and substance use disorder crisis that’s wreaking havoc on communities across our state.
When my younger sister was just 15 years old, she became pregnant and received an abortion. It was a deeply personal and difficult decision. But it was the right one for her, because she had the freedom to choose how to approach a life-altering path. Her choice allowed her to make it through her teenage years without having to raise a child she wasn’t prepared for.
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I want to recognize a few of the remarkable women who call Oregon’s 6th District home. This month, my office accepted submissions of inspiring women from across our community — and while we couldn’t possibly feature all of them, these women represent some of the best Oregon has to offer.
Our country is recovering from one of the worst crises in its history: A devastating pandemic that killed more than a million Americans, upended our economy, and redefined virtually every facet of our lives. But if there’s one silver-lining to emerge from this difficult time, it’s the remarkable resurgence of worker solidarity and union power across the United States.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer, millions of women were robbed of their fundamental right to make deeply personal health care decisions.