Mark Zusman

Editor, @wweek, early adopter for my age group

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

A good look from @OregonJournProj at why Oregon k-12 educational outcomes are so dismal (50th out of 50 when NAEP scores are adjusted for demographics). There's a systematic lack of accountability, for curricula, outcomes and absenteeism. An enormous gap between our values and our outcomes. https://t.co/Qo4a2kfnMf

[Mark Zusman @MarkZusman]

@alexanderrusso @OregonJournProj Happy to talk with you
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[Oregon Journalism Project @OregonJournProj]

Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Later, Oregonians Disproportionately Suffer from Mental Illness
No other state in the country has a higher prevalence of mental illness. At the same time, access to care in Oregon is improving.

Read our latest: https://t.co/WDlH7e0cXm

[Oregon Journalism Project @OregonJournProj]

Vanishing Act. The departure of Oregon companies speaks to a bigger problem for the state.

Read our latest from @SteveDuin:

https://t.co/pi98syFL2G

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

My colleague @ezraklein has written a terrific book, "Abundance," about how we liberals sometimes tie ourselves in knots. Here's an example from @NigelJaquiss of @OregonJournProj, of a well-meant effort to raise wages exacerbating homelessness: https://t.co/lma6CutYiJ

[Sophie Peel @sophiegreenleaf]

The feds are now asking for records related to a $500,000 BOLI grant shepherded to La Mota-run nonprofit in 2022.

U.S. Congresswoman Val Hoyle, then the head of BOLI, was instrumental in helping La Mota get the grant.

https://t.co/H0JRSMdSaE

[NigelJaquiss @NigelJaquiss]

@repblumenauer told WW he won't seek re-election next year, ending a political career that began with his election to the Oregon House in 1972. He will not endorse in the D primary and plans to spend his time trying help fix Portland's problems.
https://t.co/9TRzis7026

[Willamette Week @wweek]

Multnomah County’s embattled prosecutor Mike Schmidt readily acknowledges that the criminal justice system in Multnomah County is as busted as a Subaru Outback stripped of its catalytic converter.

But he says it’s not his fault.

https://t.co/iPAxpYNoVD

[Sophie Peel @sophiegreenleaf]

The billboard even People for Portland thought was too much. https://t.co/SMIHPh5cZ6

[Sophie Peel @sophiegreenleaf]

Ted Wheeler says he will not run for a third term as Portland's mayor next year.

[Willamette Week @wweek]

Ted Wheeler: “I will not be seeking another term as your mayor.” https://t.co/S7K1XkDfbp

[Willamette Week @wweek]

Gov. Tina Kotek and U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer are exasperated with the scale of untreated substance abuse on the streets of Portland.

https://t.co/mN1aHeTIie

[Sophie Peel @sophiegreenleaf]

Gonzalez claws back his proposals just now: “After conferring with my colleagues, it has become clear there is a lack of support within City Hall for the referral measures addressing adjustments to the size of council and the ranked choice voting method.”

[NigelJaquiss @NigelJaquiss]

The suspected serial killer Jesse Lee Calhoun was accused twice of violating the terms of his relase from prison; once reportedly by Ashley Real, one of the women he is suspected of killing. https://t.co/QPZgVEKsWu

[NigelJaquiss @NigelJaquiss]

At least 9 other states considered drug decrim in 2022, so Oregon's experiment is a closely-watched national model. RTI International, a big-time policy research group released its second report today on Oregon's experiment. Summary: cops don't like it. https://t.co/LCRuAWBKt0

[Sophie Peel @sophiegreenleaf]

The 19-year old nanny for La Mota's owners was recently indicted by a grand jury on felony charges stemming from a high-speed car chase.

Aaron Mitchell, the owner of La Mota, was in the passenger's seat - heavily intoxicated. His charges were dropped.
https://t.co/MMUcTCFDAf