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'She just wants a friend': Families push for full school days for children with disabilities

Advocates say schools across the U.S. are removing students with disabilities from the classroom, often in response to challenging behavior, by sending them home or cutting back on the days they’re allowed to attend

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

In a Voice campaign marked by confusing, competing claims, there's a better way to educate voters

With parliament now having passed the Voice to Parliament referendum bill, and with the campaign about to get underway in earnest, there is a critical need for more trusted information. As scholars of deliberative democracy, we suggest Australia borrow from the US state of Oregon a new way of informing…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change

A jury verdict that found power company PacifiCorp liable for devastating wildfires in Oregon in 2020 is highlighting the legal and financial risks utilities face if they fail to take proper precautions for climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

2023 is on track for more ballot measures than previous odd years

Welcome to the Friday, June 16, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 16, 2023

Republicans in Oregon Senate end six-week walkout that blocked bills on abortion, trans health care

Enough Republican members showed up in the Oregon Senate to end a six-week walkout that halted the work of the Legislature and blocked hundreds of bills, including some on abortion, transgender health care and gun safety

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Jury: PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for wildfires, plus award that could reach billions

A jury in Oregon says the electric utility PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in 2020

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Annular solar eclipse October 2023: Plan your trip to see the amazing 'ring of fire' eclipse with these top tips

Here's how to get organized for the annular solar eclipse visible across North American in October 2023.

Space · Jun 14, 2023

Twelve Oregon counties have approved ballot measures related to joining Idaho

In eastern Oregon, voters in 12 counties have approved ballot measures between 2020 and 2023 that propose seceding from the state and joining neighboring Idaho. Supporters refer to this effort as Greater Idaho.

Ballotpedia · Jun 14, 2023

Oregon’s longest state legislative walkout enters sixth week

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 14, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 14, 2023

Where to photograph 2023’s ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse in America

A 5-minute annular solar eclipse will be visible from Oregon to Texas. Here’s when and where to go

Digital Camera World · Jun 13, 2023