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NORTHWEST Page 2A ACLU director: State’s not so liberal as some think building the foundation to increase public support around those issues for the future.” Fidanque held the reins when the country faced major decisions on marriage and racial equality. Oregon also took steps toward prison sentencing reforms. But for every victory under his tenure, there were more setbacks. Several local anti-discrimina- tion proposals passed in the early By TAYLOR W. ANDERSON The Bulletin BEND — David Fidanque, outgoing director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, has a message for the state: It’s not as progressive as some say. “You tell me Oregon is a pro- gressive state? That all depends on the issue,” Fidanque said in an interview after announcing that - came out strongly against a ballot measure referred from the Legis- lature to remove a prohibition on vindictive justice from its Consti- tution, saying Oregon was taking - geance. The measure passed. “We’re certainly not as progres- sive as we should be on criminal justice reform, or even as progres- At the time Fidanque became leader of the Oregon ACLU chap- ter, the state was engulfed in de- bate over local ballot measures that would prevent anti-discrimi- nation protections for gays and les- bians. A wave of states would soon pass gay marriage bans, including one that was in place until last year in Oregon. Others remain in place elsewhere. The Oregon chapter added staff and its budget grew fourfold, to said, citing passage of Measure 26. He also said that although the country has seen large protests and conversation around racism in America, he believes the racism that prevails today, while less bla- tant than in the past, will persist. “It’s the unconscious racism and discrimination that is so much be a driving force in civil liberties under Fidanque. “When you work for the ACLU . there are always issues where we may not win today, or this year, or next year,” he said, “but we are the other hand, we have no restric- tions on access to abortion in Or- egon. We’re the only state in the nation that can say that.” Fidanque joined the ACLU in for KEZI in Eugene and working for U.S. Rep. Jim Weaver in the He served for four years on the ACLU national steering commit- tee that coordinated work among the group’s executive directors. The 65-year-old Fidanque said he wanted to retire “before people start wondering when I’m going to retire,” adding that he felt for- AP Photo/The Oregonian, Stephanie Yao Long,File This May 19, 2014 file photo David Fidanque of the ACLU speaks to a crowd in Portland. Fidanque announced Monday that March 31 will be his last day in the position he’s held since 1993. - que said. “There’s a lot more to be done before we’ll be able to look back and say that racial discrimi- nation” is over. Fidanque also said the response - spread spying on Americans show what ACLU and other groups view as attacks on the Constitution that Oregon business group outlines its legislative wish list With Democrats empow- ered by expanded majorities in the House and Senate, - ing issues on which they By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Oregon business groups are calling for a focus on educa- tion, infrastructure and natu- ral resources as they outline their agenda for the upcom- ing legislative session. The annual Oregon Busi- ness Summit is scheduled for Tuesday in Portland. Gov. John Kitzhaber, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and state legis- lative leaders will speak to a group of executives, lobby- ists and lawmakers. The group will unveil the so-called Oregon Business Plan, which represents the collective will of the state’s business community. Rath- broadly for policies that corporate leaders believe would improve the business climate, raise employment, improve wages and reduce poverty. Associated Press The plan has found an enthusiastic supporter in Kitzhaber, who has worked aggressively to implement many of its top priorities. The Democratic governor successfully pushed for cuts in public employee retire- state’s unfunded pension li- ability. He also fought hard for a new Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, but the plan fell apart last year. Didn’t receive your paper? 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton 541-276-2211 333 E. Main St., Hermiston 541-567-6211 - partment failed to justify how it had come to drop below levels recommended by Fish and Wildlife did not harm salmon, putting it in violation of the law. Water Resources argued that Fish and Wildlife had said that protected salmon had persisted during low-water conditions were what was needed on a long-term ba- sis, and did not have to be followed in the short term. Water Resources added that the of the Clackamas and the deaths of some the species in the river. Corrections The East Oregonian works hard to be accurate and sincerely regrets any errors. 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Attorney Lisa Brown of the conservation group WaterWatch, which brought the law- suit, says there is plenty of water to draw on in the area without threatening salmon in the Clackamas River, where so much money and effort have been spent on restoring salmon. Department spokeswoman Racquel Ran- cier said the agency was still evaluating the ruling and had no further comment. At issue are undeveloped water rights un- der old withdrawal permits, some dating to the early 20th century, which were granted before the potential harm to salmon was a consideration. Subscriber services: For home delivery, vacation stops or delivery concerns: 1-800-522-0255 — Founded Oct. 16, 1875 — Extensions of deadlines for developing those water rights are routinely granted. But under a 2005 law, the department must set conditions to assure “the persistence” of pro- GRANTS PASS — The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that the state Water Resources Department failed to limit the amount of water cities and water districts can draw from the lower Clackamas River so that there would be enough water left in the river for threatened and endangered salmon. The ruling handed down last week says the withdrawals permitted by the department were not supported by “substantial evidence or substantial reason” that they would not 2002 by a group of many of the state’s most politically active businesses and busi- ness groups. It’s been modi- also want more spending on infrastructure improve- they’ll continue to combat. “The Constitution is a road map to security, not an obstacle,” he said. Such is the peak-and-valley life of the director of a group devoted to civil rights and civil liberties. Oregon has been stubborn to change or preserve liberties in some ways, Fidanque said. “On Court: State failed to protect salmon ments, including a package of statewide transportation projects. They call for more state spending on forestry projects, including biomass development and research into using wood products in large buildings. The Oregon Business ground. “The business plan un- derstands the importance of high-quality public ser- vices,” said Duncan Wyse, president of the Oregon Business Council. “Infra- structure, especially educa- tion — we need those ser- vices for the economy to be successful.” The plan calls for making education more relevant to careers. It suggests improv- ing technical education and math and science classes, as well as connecting em- ployers more closely with schools. It also requests more funding for higher ed- ucation. To submit a Letter to the Editor: To subscribe, call 1-800-522-0255 or go online to www.eastoregonian.com and click on ‘Subscribe’ Postmaster: Single copy price: TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Intervals of clouds and sunshine Mainly cloudy Chilly with clouds and sun 47° 30° 41° 28° 43° 31° TEMPERATURE HIGH LOW 53° 45° 40° 26° 62° (1933) -11° (2004) PRECIPITATION 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date 0.08" 0.18" 0.29" 0.18" 0.02" 0.29" HERMISTON through 3 p.m. yesterday TEMPERATURE HIGH LOW 57° 31° 40° 27° 63° (1933) -11° (1950) PRECIPITATION 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date 0.02" 0.10" 0.20" 0.10" 0.02" 0.20" SUN AND MOON Jan 20 Mostly cloudy 37° 30° 39° 28° 40° 31° 40° 30° 39° 30° 40° 29° Seattle 55/41 PENDLETON Jan 13 Cloudy HERMISTON TEMPERATURE FORECAST through 3 p.m. yesterday Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today Last New SATURDAY PENDLETON TEMPERATURE FORECAST ALMANAC Yesterday Normals Records Forecast FRIDAY First 7:36 a.m. 4:26 p.m. 6:28 p.m. 8:09 a.m. Full Jan 26 Feb 3 Spokane Wenatchee 41/29 41/33 Tacoma Moses 53/33 Lake Pullman Aberdeen Olympia Yakima 43/31 43/34 56/39 54/34 48/28 Longview Kennewick Walla Walla 53/33 48/34 Lewiston 46/32 Astoria 49/36 57/40 Portland Enterprise Hermiston 53/35 Pendleton 42/27 The Dalles 49/32 47/30 49/33 La Grande Salem 45/29 54/34 Albany Corvallis 53/37 54/36 John Day 51/31 Ontario Eugene Bend 39/27 53/35 51/30 Caldwell Burns 39/28 44/21 Medford 56/34 REGIONAL CITIES Today Astoria Baker City Bend Brookings Burns Enterprise Eugene Heppner Hermiston John Day Klamath Falls La Grande Meacham Medford Newport North Bend Ontario Pasco Pendleton Portland Redmond Salem Spokane Ukiah Vancouver Walla Walla Yakima REGIONAL FORECAST Eastern Washington: Considerable cloudi- ness today into tomorrow. 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The group said it will con- duct a nationwide search for a re- placement. ACLU of Oregon board Pres- ident Jennifer Middleton said Fi- danque helped lead to victories on free speech, reproductive rights, racial justice and individual priva- cy, among others. “Dave is leaving us a vital, strong organization, and we look forward to a smooth transition,” Middleton said in a statement. ——— Information from: The Bulletin, http://www.bendbulletin.com 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 0-2, Low 3-5, Moderate 6-7, High; 8-10, Very High; 11+, Extreme The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num- ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. 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