Author: Richard A. Clucas
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803264364
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The political culture of Oregon has long had a reputation for innovative policy, maverick politicians, and independent political thought, but instead of using the term ?progressive? to describe the state?s political leanings, the editors of Oregon Politics and Government believe a more accurate descriptor would be ?schizophrenic.? Oregon Politics and Government provides not only an overview of the state?s politics and government; it also explains how the divide between progressives and conservative populists defines Oregon politics today. ΓΈ Early in the state?s history, reformers championed many causes: the initiative and referendum process for setting public policy, the recall of public officials, the direct election of U.S. senators, and women?s suffrage. Since then, the state has asserted control over beaches, imposed strict land-use laws, created an innovative regional government, introduced voting through the mail, allowed for physician-assisted suicide, and experimented with universal healthcare. Despite this list of accomplishments, however, Oregon is divided between two competing visions: one that is tied to progressive politics and another that is committed to conservative populism. While the progressive side supports a strong and active government, the conservative populist side seeks a smaller government, lower taxes, fewer restrictions on private property, and protection for traditional social values. The struggle between these two forces drives Oregon politics and policies today.
Oregon Politics and Government
Oregon Voter
Political and Official History and Register of Oregon
Author: Harrison Rittenhouse Kincaid
Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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The Operation of the Initiative, Referendum and Recall in Oregon
Author: James Duff Barnett
Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Oregon Blue Book
Author: Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Brown's Political History of Oregon ...
Author: James Henry Brown
Publisher:
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Category : Northwest boundary of the United States
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Category : Northwest boundary of the United States
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Governing Oregon
Author: Richard A. Clucas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870719530
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Governing Oregon presents a broad and comprehensive picture of Oregon government and politics as we approach the start of the third decade of the twenty-first century, shedding light on the profound changes that have remade Oregon politics in recent years. The book also seeks to make it clear that much has also remained the same. The editors of this collection have relied upon leading scholars from six different Oregon universities, current and former state leaders in Oregon's executive and judicial branches, and individuals involved in tribal government and policymaking to tell the ongoing story of government in Oregon.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870719530
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Governing Oregon presents a broad and comprehensive picture of Oregon government and politics as we approach the start of the third decade of the twenty-first century, shedding light on the profound changes that have remade Oregon politics in recent years. The book also seeks to make it clear that much has also remained the same. The editors of this collection have relied upon leading scholars from six different Oregon universities, current and former state leaders in Oregon's executive and judicial branches, and individuals involved in tribal government and policymaking to tell the ongoing story of government in Oregon.
The Rise and Early History of Political Parties in Oregon 1843-1868
Author: Walter Carleton Woodward
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Oregon Blue Book
Author: Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Publisher:
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Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Governing Oregon
Author: Richard A. Clucas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870719547
Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870719547
Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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