Here’s another missive from Jed Jorgensen, our intrepid toiler in the political field: Recently Onward Oregon posted my essay on why I returned to politics this election. I hope I can encourage you to join me in donating your time and money to the strong candidates in close races during these last few important weeks. [...]

We just got this piece from Jed Jorgensen, former Political Director for the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. For me, it really brings home the reasons we should make an effort this election season. After reading this, visit Onward Oregon’s Election 2006 page.  – Rick Ray Here’s why I got involved, and why you should [...]

I just got this update from Mari Anne Gest, campaign director for the Oregon Apollo energy ballot initiative. Moving Oregon Towards an Energy Independent Future In this Campaign Update – March 2006: Big Oil Challenges Ballot Title – Issue Goes to Oregon Supreme Court Moving the Clean Energy Agenda in Oregon – Firing Ahead on [...]

As the third anniversary of the US war and occupation of Iraq approaches, local Oregon/Washington peace, church, and social justice organizations are planning a large-scale family-friendly rally and march calling for withdrawal of US troops. The theme is “End the War, Begin the Peace.” Show your support Sunday, March 19th, at Waterfront Park, north of [...]

March 2nd, the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued their Scoping Report as part of the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Gorge casino proposal. The BIA eliminated on-reservation alternatives from the range of alternatives that should receive detailed analysis, despite overwhelming citizen input asking that alternatives to Gorge Scenic Area locations be [...]

Every-other year, the Bus Project holds an Engage Oregon Conference. (The Bus Project is the parent organization of Onward Oregon.) This year it was called Rebooting Democracy and was held January 6-8, 2006, at Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Oregon. Here’s a report from Onward Oregon volunteer Howard Cutler: I was very pleased with [...]