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A Lack of Lawyers Sets Oregon’s Criminals Free (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on NewsMax.) Oregon, and especially, Portland, have had a shortage of public defenders for years. An American Bar Association report last year found that Oregon has only 31% of the attorneys it needs. This means the state needs nearly 1,300 more public defenders. The problem is now at a crisis level, in part, because of the soaring crime in cities like Portland. Indigent defendants are having to wait longer for their cases to go to … Read more

Portland Doesn’t Have Enough Police Officers Even for Those Willing to Pay for Their Services (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNS News.) Nike is one of Portland, Oregon’s largest employers. The shoe manufacturer headquarters is located there and so is their flagship retail store. However, the store closed last year in the wake of the increased crime that has plagued city businesses following the George Floyd riots. In 2022, Portland had 101 homicides, which broke the record of 92 from 2021. The National Retail Federation also reported that in 2021, retailers saw an average … Read more

Oregon’s Strict Gun Control Law Remains in Limbo (By Michael Letts)

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Although Oregon is solidly in Democrat control and its citizens passed one of the most restrictive gun-control laws in the country last year, citizen rights and the Constitution are keeping that law from being enforced. Ballot Measure 114, which is misleadingly called the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, would not reduce gun violence. But it will infringe on rights and turn law-abiding citizens into criminals.  Not to mention, it would violate the Second Amendment. The legislation will … Read more

How many murders does Portland need before it stops spitting on police? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Some people have to learn things the hard way.  A case in point is Portland, Oregon.  The politicians continue making poor decisions when it comes to public safety, and the city residents continue voting them back into office. Now those decisions are weighing heavily on the city, but it is going to be hard for the politicians to walk them back, particularly because they will search desperately for a way to do … Read more

The Legal Battle Over Measure 114 Continues To Unfold In Oregon, Following a Judge’s Recent Decision To Ban the Measure Over Large-Capacity Magazines (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesperson Stephen Willeford talks about the group’s battle with the measure, and why Oregon should give it a second look. As Oregon officials continues to try and dictate the gun rights of its citizens through the controversial Measure 114, another judge has stepped up to prevent it from taking effect yet again. Following a previous block to put the law into motion, The Hill reports that a second judge has specifically stopped a … Read more

As Illinois, New Jersey and Other States Prepare Restrictive New Gun Laws, The Real Question Is Just How Effective They Will Truly Be (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains how these new laws could end the effectiveness of Constitutional-Carry. In the face of the Supreme Court overturning certain gun laws, several states have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to creating rules surrounding how people carry guns. Earlier this week, many spoke out against Oregon’s Measure 114, which would not only limit gun sales, but how people – including off-duty police officers – … Read more

Oregon’s Permit-Requiring Measure Could Be Too Much For Its Own Police Officers (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The Gun Owners of America spokesman explains why the state’s police departments could face a real struggle if Measure 114 were to pass. Ever since late October, Oregon has been trying to push Measure 114, a law that would ban the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds, and require a permit for any sort of gun purchase. But little did it realize just how much it could hamper its own police force. Speaking … Read more

Measure 114 Could Very Well Become a Problem For Oregon’s Police – And That Isn’t Good News When It Comes To Its Increased Crime Rate (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the measure needs a closer look before more trouble brews in the state. Oregon’s strict attempts to introduce a “protective” gun law could very well drive up the criminal activity – going against the very nature of what state officials had in mind. In late October, the state introduced Measure 114, a law that would not only require a permit to purchase firearms, but would also ban the … Read more

Oregon’s New Gun Law Will Completely Eviscerate the Right To Bear Arms If It’s Allowed To Pass (Guest: Second Amendment)

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A Second Amendment representative explains why the new law could be bad news for gun owners in Oregon. Back in November, Oregon voters approved Measure 114, a law that would ban the manufacturing, purchase or sale of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition within the state. In addition, it would also have a requirement for citizens looking to purchase a gun to go through a safety course, as well as pass … Read more

Oregon’s New Gun Law Will Completely Eviscerate the Right To Bear Arms If It’s Allowed To Pass (Guest: Second Amendment)

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A Second Amendment representative explains why the new law could be bad news for gun owners in Oregon. Back in November, Oregon voters approved Measure 114, a law that would ban the manufacturing, purchase or sale of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition within the state. In addition, it would also have a requirement for citizens looking to purchase a gun to go through a safety course, as well as pass … Read more

Is Oregon’s Menstrual Dignity Act Taking Things a Step Too Far When It Comes To Feminine Product Placement? (Guest: Sheri Few)

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With the passing of its Menstrual Dignity Act, the state of Oregon is looking to put the minds of specific groups at ease. However, a recent move for its public schools have parents up in arms. Under the ruling of the act by Democratic Governor Kate Brown, schools will now be required to provide feminine products – along with instructions on how to use them – in all K-12 bathrooms. This includes both male and … Read more

Parents Don’t Seem Too Fond of President Joe Biden’s Idea About Students Being Teachers’ Children (Guest: Sam Sorbo)

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The White House recently played home to a Teacher of the Year event, where President Joe Biden was paying tribute to some of the best educators in the country. However, a comment he made about the matter left some parents and educators feeling a bit frustrated. During the event, Biden stated, “You have heard me say it many times about our children, but it is true,” he said. “They’re all our children. And the reason you are … Read more

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