The mid-Way (2/24/21)

Innovative infrastructure. Subsidized therapy. A reminder of the importance of inclusivity. And much more!

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Editor’s note

The last year in Oregon seems to have squeezed as many disasters into twelve months as a kid trying to eat all the Thin Mints before their siblings get home. Despite these challenges, Oregonians have come together and forged ahead.

Who or what in Oregon is providing you with optimism these days?

Send me your answers! (Kevin Frazier, kfraz@berkeley.edu)

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Other news:

• Welcome to new contributors Rich Wandschneider and Jared Wiener!

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What to read

Rob Harris, Hillsboro-based Attorney

• “Strange Bedfellows can Reform Our Elections”

Julie O’Shea, Farmers Conservation Alliance:

• “Moving much more than water”

Kevin Frazier, editor of The Oregon Way:

• “Couples Therapy For All?”

Bill Bradbury, former Oregon Secretary of State:

• “Climate Reality Project”

Glen Claybrooks, PhD Candidate

• “Black lives matter, especially in Oregon”

What to look forward to

Pieces from:

• Mark Hass

• *Rory Bialostosky

• Peter Laufer

• *Rukaiyah Adams

*New contributors.

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