Western States Take Giant Step Forward in Fight against Global Warming 9/23/2008

Environment Oregon: Western Climate Initiative provides much-needed leadership on capping climate pollution in U.S.

John McCain: Nuclear plans 10/14/2008

Sen. John McCain has repeatedly called for building 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, with the ultimate goal of 100 new plants. The plan would be extremely costly to taxpayers, presents significant risk for the economy and the public, and does little to solve America's energy problems.

Gordon Smith: Big Oil 10/06/2008

By electing Jeff Merkley, Oregonians can ensure that they have a champion fighting for their interests -- and not those of Big Oil -- in the critical energy battles that face the next Congress. Jeff Merkley has committed to making historic investments in renewable energy and setting strong standards to encourage the development of renewable energy. He will promote clean energy sources such as wind, solar and biofuels while working to cut subsidies to Big Oil. Jeff Merkley will work to pass the bold solutions it will take to secure a clean energy economy.

Both sides of Measure 49 say opponents' ads are misleading 11/04/2007

Both sides of Measure 49 are trading comments about a final round of television and other ads before Tuesday's election. Ads in support urge voters to look at the explanatory language on the ballot: "Modifies Measure 37; clarifies right to build homes; limits large developments; protects farms, forests, groundwater."

Votes light so far on weighty issues 11/04/2007

Preserving Oregon's farmland and scenic beauty. Protecting property rights. Extending health insurance to 100,000 youths. Raising taxes for smokers. Measures 49 and 50 put weighty issues on Tuesday's statewide ballot -- issues that long have aroused residents' passions. Yet voters don't seem enthusiastic, despite hefty TV advertising for both measures and record spending by tobacco companies.

SORTING FACT FROM SPIN IN MEASURE 49 CAMPAIGN ADS 11/03/2007

For weeks, TV viewers have been greeted by images of unhappy folks who share their fears of depleted retirement savings, seized property and vanished inheritances. All are warning of a grim future for perhaps every Oregonian if Measure 49 passes in Tuesday’s election. Meanwhile, remote-control-wielding Oregonians also have been told that they can help farmers protect their way of life and livelihood and contain the sprawl of subdivisions and strip malls, if they just follow the advice of farmers, firefighters and others, and pass Measure 49.