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When treating transgender youth, how informed is informed consent?

In the debate over transgender medicine for youths, two radically opposing views take up most of the airtime.…

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Oregon needs to listen to its patients

More than half of Oregonians are living with at least one chronic health condition. One in four adults…

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Oregon wildlife commission poised to make the most consequential decision in a decade

On May 10, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to decide who to hire to lead…

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Commentary: Time to restore balance to Hells Canyon river flows

Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America, is a treasure trove for fish, wildlife, and outdoor enthusiasts.…

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Guest Column: Bend Council chose partisanship over consensus in Israel-Gaza conflict

My parents escaped the murderous demonstrations and the Holocaust in Europe. I grew up in Southern California where…

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Guest Column: Linguistic fraud, drugs, death and Measure 110

Hard drugs are not political. Addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer. Drugs burn out the brains, destroy the…

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Guest Column: Rep. Bobby Levy responds to editorial about Oregon’s quorum rules

In the ongoing debate over Oregon’s legislative walkouts, it’s essential to recognize that the issue isn’t as black…

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Guest Column: Rethink physical education in the schools

My son is a fourth grader at Juniper Elementary in Bend, where physical education teacher Adam Howell recently…

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Guest Column: Address hedge funds’ role in housing crisis

While we are generally in support of Governor Tina Kotek’s housing bill, and applaud efforts by the Bend…

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Guest column: Bury the stigmas that prevent rapid access to medications for opiate use disorder

The fentanyl crisis is showing few signs of letting up, exacting a devastating toll on our community and…

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