People for PortlandOperation Tranquility, Summer 1970 Few contemporary problems have troubled the American people more than violence in the streets. The events in Watts, Berkeley, Detroit, Chicago and Kent State are easily recalled by most of us. Frequently, public officials have responded with force after extensive damage to persons and property has occurred. The aftermath usually finds…
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Oregon Ballot Measure #9 (1992)
Ballot Measure 9 was a citizens’ initiative that focused on gay rights, pedophilia, sadism, masochism and public education. The Measure would have added the following text to the Oregon Constitution: “All governments in Oregon may not use their monies or properties to promote, encourage or facilitate homosexuality, pedophilia, sadism, or masochism. All levels of Government,…
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