When Halloween and elections collide, frightening predictions arise By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Masks of elected officials are a Halloween staple. Why? Because politicians can be scary.… Read more “Future Fears”
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Whatcha Doing, Candidate? John Kitzhaber for Governor
Gov. John Kitzhaber hopes to continue economic, education and healthcare efforts By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Gov. John Kitzhaber has made economic, education and healthcare issues a priority… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? John Kitzhaber for Governor”
Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Mark Capell announced today that he will run for a third term on the Bend City Council. He was first elected to council in… Read more “Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Jodie Barram has no illusions about what government can do. She says she knows the power of public office is in the strength… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs”
The state of queer rights: From Washington, D.C., to Washington State
Originally published August 15, 2012 in PQ Monthly. By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly From the president’s support of marriage equality to the fight for the freedom to… Read more “The state of queer rights: From Washington, D.C., to Washington State”
Gay, Republican, and running for president: Fred Karger’s historic campaign
Originally published May 17, 2012 in PQ Monthly. By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Fred Karger knows his chances of winning the 2012 Republican presidential nomination are slim —… Read more “Gay, Republican, and running for president: Fred Karger’s historic campaign”
Sasha Buchert surprised to learn she’s a trans trailblazer
Originally published March 15 in PQ Monthly. Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Sasha Buchert is one lucky lady. Not only does she get paid to do work she is passionate… Read more “Sasha Buchert surprised to learn she’s a trans trailblazer”