David Sarasohn

David Sarasohn is associate editor of The Oregonian in Portland.

Congress June 4, 2013

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.

David Sarasohn
Election 2012 October 2, 2012

Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats

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

David Sarasohn
Congress February 15, 2012

The Treason of the Senate

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

David Sarasohn
Society September 8, 2005

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.

David Sarasohn
Election 2004 May 6, 2004

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 city's main showcase

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Activism September 4, 2003

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 act.

David Sarasohn
Poverty November 26, 2002

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 Appalachia.

David Sarasohn
Science and Health March 21, 2002

Feeding the Hungry

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Politics December 13, 2001

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.

David Sarasohn
Health and Disease November 21, 2001

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.

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David Sarasohn

Congress June 4, 2013

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.

Election 2012 October 2, 2012

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

Congress February 15, 2012

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

Society September 8, 2005

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

Election 2004 May 6, 2004

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 city's main showcase

GET THE NATION IN YOUR INBOX EVERY MORNING

Activism September 4, 2003

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 act.

Poverty November 26, 2002

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 Appalachia.

Science and Health March 21, 2002

Politics December 13, 2001

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

Health and Disease November 21, 2001

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.