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PSJ Column: Momentum building for public safety reform in Oregon

PSJ Column: Momentum building for public safety reform in Oregon By Naivasha Dean, Contributing Columnist With about eight months to go until our next legislative session, Oregonians can feel the vice-grip of our multi-billion dollar deficit tightening. W ...

19 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Decriminalization lessens collateral damage of marijuana arrests

Decriminalization lessens collateral damage of marijuana arrests By Naivasha Dean, Contributing Columnist Chances are, you’ve signed a petition or two recently. Advocates looking to get their initiatives on the ballot in November must reach 116,283 valid ...

22 May 2012 - Street Roots
Oregon’s misplaced priorities harm crime victims

Oregon’s misplaced priorities harm crime victims By Naivasha Dean, Contributing writer Oregonians, it’s time to talk about sex. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time for Oregonians to talk about sexual violence, the needs of survivors, and ways ...

25 Apr 2012 - Street Roots
Our preoccupation with incarceration costs us in education

Our preoccupation with incarceration costs us in education By Naivasha Dean, Contributing Columnist Faced with high unemployment rates and crippling debt, Oregon students are stumbling under the burden of rising tuition costs. On Feb. 21, hundreds of Or ...

26 Mar 2012 - Street Roots