And so, as an Oregon native, I just can’t sit by in the wake of another tragedy in Texas and even stand witness to historic gun safety legislation finally passing in the U.S. Senate, just to watch so many of my home state’s political leaders continue to spout the talking points of the NRA.
America Has Never Had a Lesbian Governor Before. Soon, It Could Have Two
“When you’re in the room with people and they have to meet you as another human being, it allows for you to have conversations with leaders in all parts of the country about the things they are doing and how it impacts people,” Kotek tells Them. “You are changing the dialogue by simply being there.”
ICYMI: “Three Clues to Where the Candidates for Oregon Governor Stand on Abortion Rights” – Willamette Week
Key Points: “For Democratic nominee Tina Kotek, who’s used to the challenge of defending the record of the current governor and party in power, the abortion issue is refreshingly simple: She’ll increase any abortion protection she can. But for her two opponents – Republican nominee Christine Drazan and unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson – it’s more […]
Anniversary of Economic Justice Bills Highlight Stakes for Working Oregonians in Governor’s Race
[Portland, OR] – Seven years ago today, Oregonians celebrated Oregon’s paid sick leave and retirement security bills being signed into law. Statewide Paid Sick Leave Prior to the passage of Oregon’s historic paid sick leave legislation, too many workers were unable to take time off when they were sick or needed to care for a […]
Three Questions Betsy Johnson Refuses to Answer
Last week, reports emerged that Johnson tried to invoke “legislative immunity” after rear-ending another driver. She still refuses to answer questions. [Portland, OR] – Last week, several news outlets detailed how Betsy Johnson tried to “shirk responsibility” after she rear-ended another driver in 2013 and then tried to “pass the costs of the crash on to taxpayers.” The […]
Week in Review: Betsy Johnson’s Hypocritical Response to Car Crash Dominates Local News, Raises Questions She Refuses to Answer
In other news: Opinion columnists conclude Drazan, Johnson are out of touch with Oregonians on abortion, gun safety [Portland, OR] – Betsy Johnson dominated the headlines this week, and not for a good reason. Here’s a sampling: Willamette Week – Betsy Johnson Crashed Into Another Motorist. Then She Tried to Claim Legislative Immunity. The Oregonian […]
Betsy Johnson’s Efforts to “Shirk Responsibility” Reveal Hypocrisy, Raise Questions about Lack of Transparency
Johnson now facing criticism for “abuse of legislative immunity” and refusing to answer additional questions [Portland, OR] This week, at least two news reports detailed how Betsy Johnson tried to “shirk responsibility” after she rear-ended another driver in 2013 and then tried to “pass the costs of the crash on to taxpayers” – revelations that have […]
Tina Kotek Responds to Reports that Betsy Johnson “Shirked Responsibility” After Traffic Accident
[Portland, OR] Yesterday, at least two news reports detailed how former State Senator Betsy Johnson tried to “shirk responsibility” after she rear-ended another driver in 2013, and then tried to “pass the costs of the crash on to taxpayers.” Today, Tina Kotek issued the following statement: “I am utterly appalled by so many parts of this […]
Week in Review: Independent Party of Oregon Criticizes Johnson, Gun Violence Prevention Forum Gains Traction, 100,000+ Oregonians Get a Pay Raise, SCOTUS Increases Stakes in November YET AGAIN
[Portland, OR] – It has been a busy news week heading into the Fourth of July weekend, and one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the results of this year’s election will change the landscape on many issues that Oregonians care about. From the state’s homelessness crisis, to gun violence, reproductive rights, clean air, and basic […]
Tina Kotek Decries U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Clean Air
[Portland, OR] – Tina Kotek, Oregon’s Democratic candidate for Governor, issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s Supreme Court decision to restrict the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions: “Climate change, like so many other important issues, is on the ballot this November. Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling regarding the EPA once again highlights the critical need […]