SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday to uphold voter-approved Ballot Measure 113. This ruling also upholds Secretary of State Lavonne Griffin-Valde’s previous ruling that nine Republican and one Independent state senators who participated in the legislative walkout last year cannot file for re-election in 2024 or 2026. “I’ve said from the […]

Chickens coming home to roost

  • MelllvarEnglish
    25•5 months ago

    “We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court’s ruling. But more importantly, we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend), another state senator who is ineligible for re-election.

    You’re still entitled to dissent. You’re being fired for missing 40+ days of work.

    • @Godnroc@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9•5 months ago

      Objections are expected, constructive feedback is welcome, absence can be excused, but refusing to do the job is just quitting without a letter.

    • Melkath
      6•5 months ago

      Right?

      You can lodge an abstain vote.

      You can vote no.

      You can’t just take off for a world class holiday and call it dissent.