David Sarasohn

David Sarasohn is associate editor of The Oregonian in Portland.

The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC

The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC

With a two-seat gain while chair of the DSCC and a successful effort to get a budget through the Senate under her belt, Patty Murray has become a major force in the Senate.

Jun 4, 2013 / David Sarasohn

Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats

In four close Western races, the tribal population could tip the balance.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / David Sarasohn

The Treason of the Senate The Treason of the Senate

A famous indictment from a century ago aptly describes today’s corrupt legislative body.

Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / David Sarasohn

The Patriot Act on Trial The Patriot Act on Trial

We won the cold war without throwing out the right of Americans to be secure in their homes, without throwing out the Fourth Amendment.

Sep 8, 2005 / Feature / David Sarasohn

Election Matters Election Matters

The peeling-gilt Aladdin Theatre, in a working-class neighborhood across the river from downtown Portland, generally draws rock acts a little too funky or faded to fill the cit...

May 6, 2004 / Editorial / David Sarasohn

Patriots vs. the Patriot Act Patriots vs. the Patriot Act

When Attorney General John Ashcroft felt obliged to go out campaigning in August in defense of the USA Patriot Act, his problem wasn't just what people were saying about the ac...

Sep 4, 2003 / Feature / David Sarasohn

Hunger USA Hunger USA

Tony Hall, just before leaving Congress in September, sat in his office in Longworth House Office Building and thought of something that had stuck with him since a trip to Appa...

Nov 26, 2002 / Editorial / David Sarasohn

Feeding the Hungry Feeding the Hungry

When Bill Clinton signed the welfare overhaul in 1996, he and his supporters promised that its problems could be fixed later. One problem at the top of the list was the bill's sav...

Mar 21, 2002 / Editorial / David Sarasohn

Oregon Rains on Ashcroft Oregon Rains on Ashcroft

The city of Portland is resisting calls from the Justice Department to racially profile its residents; predictably, right-wing pundits are enraged.

Dec 13, 2001 / Editorial / David Sarasohn

No Last Rights No Last Rights

Attorney General John Ashcroft throws out Oregon's assisted suicide law, against the wishes of a majority of Oregonians and in defiance of a 1997 Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 21, 2001 / Editorial / David Sarasohn

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