Oregon Articles - Government and History
© Sue Barton
Below is a listing of the articles in the Oregon topic written by Sue Barton, as well as articles written about Oregon in other topics around Suite101.com. I hope they serve to give you a good picture of our great State.
Oregon Government
LBGT Youth at Risk Statistics don't lie. LBGT youth are at risk. Here's a look at some of the issues involved, including those brought on by newly passed laws in Oregon.
Matters of the Home When is a search not a search? How private is what you do in your home? Can a new imaging device be used to detect possible wrongdoing. Danny Kyllo, a resident of Florence, Oregon was involved in such a situation. Federal agents suspected that Mr. Kyllo was harvesting the plant, so they employed the TID to satisfy their suspicions. By The Constitution & The Supreme Court contributing editor, Gina D. Gipson.
State Regulation of Distance Learning This article discusses various problems and issues that confront state regulators when dealing with distance learning programs. It cites the case of a Clackamas Community College Professor from Oregon City. By SARAH CARR and ANDREA L. FOSTER presented by Distance Learning & Education contributing editor, George Garza.
Maintaining Teacher Motivation An interesting article that includes information from a University of Oregon study. Written by Anne Camilia, presented by The Effective Teacher contributing editor, Valerie Ringrose.
Prying Eyes Is it an unreasonable search for the state to monitor your house with a thermal imager without a warrant? By Frank Monaldo Politics -- Conservative Contributing Editor.
Oregon Law - a short article summarizing Oregon Adoption Law Janet Sousa, Adoption Editor, provides comprehensive information and links about adoption law in Oregon.
What do you know about Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death? (Part 3) Teresa Robbins LPN, Death and Dying Editor, provides information and links about assisted suicide law in Oregon.
Victory in Oregon!! An article focusing on the victory in Oregon on Nov. 3.-- allowing adult adoptees the right to the custody of their original birthcertificates upon request. By Janet Sousa, Adoption Editor.
The State, the Market, and the Expanding Energy Crisis More information on the power crunch by International Trade and Politics Contributing Editor, Carey Goodman.
Media coverage of (In)decision 2000 Gore won Florida, then lost it and now Bush has it! Now why would the major TV media make an original claim for Big Al, and why would Gore lose Florida? By Media Issues Contributing Editor, Deborah Lagarde .
