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A Local Connection in Trump's Ukraine Drama
A prominent player in Oregon politics is in the middle of Trump's alleged shakedown of the Ukrainian president. But what's his role?
Policy Bear
Sep 26, 2019
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The right to bear arms: A grizzly pursuit
"Tauro-ursodesoxycholic acid has been shown to have curative properties. But that's no excuse for taking bear arms. Or gallbladders."
Policy Bear
Aug 20, 2019
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From socialized higher education to privatizing budget shortfalls: How students took up the slack
Public higher education costs have been tracking inflation. So why have they been leading to massive student loan debt?
Mike
Aug 13, 2019
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Who makes up elected government, anyway?
Dragon asks who the elected officials are in Oregon and what do they do. (Spoiler alert: more than you think and a lot.)
Policy Bear
Aug 4, 2019
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Are there "dual citizens" in Congress?
Dual citizenship: An expensive way of letting one's hipster friends know how quirky they are, or a scheme to subvert America from within?!
Policy Bear
Jul 27, 2019
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Oregon could change the balance of power in Congress with this one weird trick!
A uniquely Oregon historical footnote leads to an interesting thought experiment about the potential makeup of Congress.
Policy Bear
Jun 12, 2019
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Another reason PERS cuts are unfair
Honoring obligations means one thing to the State when it comes to workers, and something different when it comes to investors.
Mike
Jun 12, 2019
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Do members of congress really get paid for life?
Dispelling a social media myth! (SPOILER ALERT: No they don't.)
Policy Bear
Jun 12, 2019
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Welcome to PolicyBear.org
Learn about the new site and what we hope it can do for you. Any suggestions? Let us know!
Policy Bear
Jun 11, 2019
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Is it illegal to post my ballot on Facebook?
Oregon used to ban posting a pic of your filled-out ballot on Facebook. Oregon changed the law but it's still illegal in 16 states. Why?
Policy Bear
Jun 11, 2019
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