WILLAMETTE WEEK
Brown’s lousy poll numbers could influence next year’s governor’s race—and threaten Democrats’ possession of an office they’ve held since 1987.  Story by Rachel Monahan and Nigel Jaquiss.  Art credit to Brandon Hrycyk, Willamette Week  Story rated 4.5 stars for serious editorial thought supported by factual information.

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Opinion by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration.  This opinion article is rated 4.5 stars for clarity, fact-supported opinion.  (Illustration credit:  Robert Reich.)

"Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released its proposed tax increases to fund President Biden’s $3.5 trillion social policy plan... Democrats didn’t go after the huge accumulations of wealth at the top – representing the largest share of the economy in more than a century."