But Oregon isn't exactly the same Oregon I was proud to call my own for so many years. Regarding Marriage Equality, refer to Measure 36 which passed in 2004, making same-sex marriage illegal via a constitutional amendment. With the current makeup of the Legislature, it's surprising anything beneficial is happening re the environment, minority rights, schools, etc. The Koch Brothers gave campaign funds to one republican running for the House over here in Central Oregon (wanting to unseat yet another republican), and another R legislator is proud to head ALEC in our state. I'm grateful we have Governor Kitzhaber running things (imagine if Dudley had won!), and as I said, I've already voted for Ellen. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Peter DeFazio keeps his seat in Congress, and dismayed that my Rep, Walden, is who he is. But I'm keeping the faith that the State Legislative races put an end to the quagmire that currently exists and I can be proud of Oregon again, before all the progress and forward-thinking policies that make it so special have slipped away. If you're west of the Cascades, you've got a much better shot at making that happen that your neighbors to the east. We're counting on you!
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