Oregon State posts
NPR There's a new political fight brewing in Oregon: Which species deserves the title of "Oregon state bird," the meadowlark or the osprey?
Meadowlark's Days May Be Numbered As Oregon's State Bird
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In April, the Oregon state Senate passed a resolution to change the state bird from the western meadowlark, a ground-dwelling songbird, to the osprey, a bird of prey found near Oregon waterways. The meadowlark has been Oregon’s state bird since 192 Read more ... 7 and state bird enthusiasts oppose the change.
106 months ago
NPR In 1977, Oregon passed its 'sanctuary state' law. Today it's a model for others across the country.
How Oregon Became A 'Sanctuary State' 30 Years Before Trump Took Office
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The path toward becoming a sanctuary state began at the Hi Ho Restaurant in Independence, Oregon, early on Jan. 9, 1977, when several police officers approached four Chicano men. The lawsuit this encounter led to paved the way for Oregon's law.
107 months ago
MSN News Will those attending the exhibit at the Oregon State Fair be able to get high?
Oregon fair generates buzz with 1st legal pot display in US
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Living marijuana plants went on display Friday at the Oregon State Fair, with organizers saying it's the first state fair in the nation to allow cannabis for public viewing.The state voted to legalize recreational marijuana in late 2014. Here are a f Read more ... ew things to know about legal pot in Oregon and th...
115 months ago
Jezebel Naturally, not even one Oregon House Republican voted in favor of this new, great bill.
In Oregon, Anyone With a Driver's License Is Now Registered to Vote
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In Oregon, state Governor Kate Brown is demonstrating what American democracy should look like by automatically registering anyone in the state with a driver’s license to vote. In the state, it’ll now be more work to opt out of registration than Read more ... to register to vote. Can every state do this?
121 months ago
Washington Post In 1998, Oregon was the first state to adopt voting by mail.
In 2016, Oregon is first state to start automatically registering people to vote when they apply for or renew their drivers' licenses.
How to argue about automatic voter registration, as Oregon gets the ball rolling
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And how it's going so far.
121 months ago
Los Angeles Times Sports USC Trojans drop both games of trip to Oregon, losing to Oregon State Men's Basketball, 85-70
No. 21 USC falls to Oregon State, 85-70
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Gary Payton II had 22 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists and four steals, leading Oregon State over No. 21 USC , 85-70, Sunday.
122 months ago
Los Angeles Times Sports USC will try to rebound from series loss to Oregon State on Tuesday against Cal State Fullerton.
Trojans drop two straight, and baseball series, to Oregon State
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USC suffered a walk-off loss to Oregon State on Saturday. A day later, it was just a lot of walks that cost the No. 10 Trojans a 9-6 loss at Goss Stadium.
131 months ago
Los Angeles Times Sports The USC Trojans next face the upstart Oregon State Men's Basketball squad led by Gary Payton II
134 months ago
Sports Illustrated The Ohio State Buckeyes slimmed down to keep up with Oregon.
Ohio State coaches asked players to lose weight before playing Oregon
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Keeping up with Oregon's fast-paced offense can be a monumental task. So in preparing for Monday's national championship game, Ohio State's defensive coaching staff knew they had to take into account...
135 months ago
Los Angeles Times Sports The Oregon #Ducks have never beaten the Ohio State #Buckeyes in football. Now, basketball. . . .
Oregon takes aim at Ohio State, and its aura of history
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Oregon has defeated Ohio State for a significant collegiate championship.
135 months ago