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July 2025

October 2024

The Expansion of Presidential Power During Reconstruction: The Fetus of Monarchy Continues to Grow
This is the second installment of a series on fears some Founding Fathers had about the Constitution containing a “fetus of monarchy” that could result…
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The Fetus of Monarchy is Born: The Rise of Presidential Power (1789-1865)
As Americans prepare to go to the polls or mailboxes to elect the next president, many are focused on the policies or personalities of Donald Trump and…
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September 2024

A Bold Move Toward Universal Basic Income, or a Missed Opportunity? How Important is Oregon's Measure 118
Voters will soon decide the fate of a measure that attempts to reduce poverty through direct payments, paid for by taxing less than 2% of businesses…
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Healthcare Access for Homeless Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Healthcare access is still a major obstacle for the homeless, especially those with disabilities. What can be done to help?
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A Look at Homelessness Among Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
A 2020 ECONorthwest study estimated that 24,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington have…
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Coming soon...
How Important will be launching in September 2024. In the mean time, here's one of my two dachshunds, Oscar Mayer Wiener.
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