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Opinion: We Need Human Services That Serve Communities

The “haves” continue to champion simplistic answers to complex problems that only continue to widen the chasm and leave the “have-nots” behind with hard truths and limited hope.

Dec 1, 2020

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Opinion: Commissioner Tootie Smith Wrong To Defy COVID-19 Rules

The recent COVID-19 debates about masks, social distancing, limiting gatherings reminds me of the massive disinformation campaign funded by the tobacco industry.

Nov 24, 2020

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Guest Opinion: Time To Increase Access To Basic Dental Care In Oregon

With a shortage of dentists in Oregon, the Legislature should pass a bill allowing the state to license dental therapists.

Sep 28, 2020

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Guest Opinion: Oregon’s Behavioral Health System Faces Critical Juncture

Recent recessions have left indelible fragility, and now the COVID-19 emergency and looming budget impacts are siphoning more funding from behavioral health.

Jul 24, 2020

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Guest Opinion: Public Health Is Now Personal: The Solution Is National Health Insurance

May 22, 2020

Guest Opinion: A Coronavirus Vaccine Should Not Be Mandatory

May 22, 2020

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Guest Opinion: Use Market-Based Incentive To Protect Public Health

May 13, 2020

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At the Women's March on Market Street in downtown San Francisco on January 19, 2019. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Opinion: Pandemic Shows The U.S. Needs Medicare For All

Apr 8, 2020

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Tents in downtown Portland on March 14, 2022. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Opinion: Reduce Homelessness by Changing Behavior

Mar 10, 2020

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Opinion: Opposition To The Creation Of A New Dental Professional Is Ill-Conceived

Mar 4, 2020