Regenerating Oregon’s Economy
Oregon has never won by copying other states.
We didn’t become known for our forests by clear-cutting them. We didn’t become known for innovation by racing to the bottom on taxes. We built a reputation for stewardship, creativity, and independence. It’s time to build again.
Cannabis as a Case Study: How Political Inertia Destroys Functional Markets
Cannabis was a chance to build something durable, humane, and locally rooted.
Instead, it became a case study in how slow politics quietly destroys functional systems — and then acts surprised when people stop believing.