DickHughes

Freelance journalist, independent writer and editor, writing coach. Cat granddad. Hoping to be dog dad again.

[Mark Hester @mhester9777]

Not sure what the path forward is at CBS. It’s a Civil War within the company. The news division will be a disaster zone by the time one side wins. Probably is already. https://t.co/kslGSZphyS

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

This is a powerful story.
https://t.co/VspO4CeztG

[Hester Communications @CustomHester]

My Oregon Roundup column delves into Oregon's dismal jobs numbers. The depth of the problem can't be overemphasized & no matter who or what you blame, many of the causes can be traced to policies that originated in Salem, not in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/KzCChNrbKU

[AndrewSelsky @andrewselsky]

To all my former @AP colleagues who accepted buyouts, some not so willingly, and to those who might face layoffs, I express my solidarity and affection. You're the best in the business. The world owes you a big thank you for all you have done to tirelessly report the news.❤

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

If anyone doubts the importance of copy editors!

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

A brilliant, disturbing column: "Only in Santa Fe does lunch turn into a fight club" https://t.co/n114gmzq0T via @thenewmexican

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

10 minutes left. Jim Moore is in the Capitol galleria signing copies of his biography of Gov. Vic Atiyeh until noon. #orpol

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Accurate #ORleg analyis by @mhester9777: "Democrats’ Oregon tax rhetoric is disconnected from reality" ORpol https://t.co/6CV81yc7YA

[Josh Lehner @lehnerjw]

Real spending collapsed to end the year, with flat nominal sales and very hot December inflation. Overall, real Q4 retail sales are the weakest of 2025 in terms of GDP contribution, and ATL shaved 46bp off the PCE contribution

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Good piece by @mhester9777: "Republicans offer Oregon voters attractive alternatives to continued Democratic failure" #ORleg https://t.co/D2xIOXPJPp

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Roads funding, budget deficit, protecting Oregon’s immigrants top 2026 legislative priorities #ORleg #ORpol https://t.co/13lsE8X1Bu

[Oregon Business & Industry @OBIOregon]

A new OBI poll shows growing frustration with taxes, costs and leadership. Legislators must focus on policies that improve the state's economy, enhance its competitiveness and create good jobs for Oregonians.
https://t.co/5WiaXONt0i
#orpol #orleg

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Solid #ORpol story from @Oregonian.
https://t.co/etWc3KjVjw

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

@reaganknopp Good luck on kicking the trigger (LOL). It drives me nuts (or even nuttier) that people ignore why and how the kicker was created. #ORpol

[Darrell Fuller @fuller_darrell]

For those involved — or preparing to be involved — in Oregon’s 35-day Legislative Session: “Study” bills should not be allowed during a short session. * sigh * #orleg #orpol

[Dirk VanderHart @dirquez]

Something you don't see every day: Oregon labor unions are targeting moderate Democratic lawmakers with unflattering ads.

The aim: Forcing Democrats to reject tax changes in President Trump's H.R. 1 -- and therefore (functionally) raising taxes. #orpol

https://t.co/SiJEIT4LWw

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Pitfalls of Falling in Love with the 1920s https://t.co/CexukzP8BH via @GaryConkling

[Dirk VanderHart @dirquez]

To all the chaos that has surrounded Oregon’s quest for transportation funding in the last year, add this: Absolutely no one knows what happens next. #orpol

https://t.co/grjSqokldF

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

Peter Wong = integrity, accuracy, consistency. #ORpol #ORleg https://t.co/o3WiOIBKA3

[DickHughes @DickHughes]

The Oregonian editorial board nails it. #ORpol #ORleg
https://t.co/is2nh6V1Cr