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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The conditions are supposed to be based
on advice from the Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife, which in this case recom-
-
The court sent the permits back to the de-
partment to be revised.
The permits are held by the city of Lake
Oswego and water districts serving people in
Oregon City, West Linn and northern Clack-
amas County.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Year to date
Last year to date
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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
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Sunrise today
Sunset tonight
Moonrise today
Moonset today
Last
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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. Thursday and
Friday: mostly cloudy.
Cascades: Intervals of clouds and sunshine
today. Partly cloudy tonight. Partly sunny
tomorrow.
Northern California: Sunny to partly cloudy
today, except some clouds in the interior
mountains.
Lo
40
26
30
47
21
27
35
30
32
31
30
29
29
34
43
43
27
32
30
35
28
34
29
30
33
34
28
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Today
Beijing
Hong Kong
Jerusalem
London
Mexico City
Moscow
Paris
Rome
Seoul
Sydney
Tokyo
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58
37
50
62
42
40
54
43
43
50
54
45
44
59
60
62
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55
36
48
54
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46
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39
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30
47
19
26
35
29
31
27
28
28
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35
44
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25
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31
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44
73
52
52
67
2
42
56
28
82
60
Lo
18
62
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40
67
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68
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48
Wed.
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69
37
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WINDS
Boardman
Pendleton
Today
Wednesday
VAR 3-6
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VAR 3-6
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UV INDEX TODAY
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Coastal Oregon: Clouds and sun today.
Mostly cloudy tonight, except partly cloudy
across the north.
Eastern and Central Oregon: Times of
clouds and sun today. Clear tonight, except
mostly cloudy across the north.
Western Washington: Cloudy today, but
times of clouds and sun across the south.
Hi
57
40
51
59
44
42
53
47
49
51
55
45
44
56
58
59
39
48
47
53
53
54
41
49
52
48
48
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retire. 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.
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The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num-
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Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
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National Summary: Snow will fall on the Northeast today with bands of heavy snow down-
wind of the Great Lakes. Rain showers will dampen South Florida. Snow will fall over the
northern Rockies and High Plains.
Yesterday’s National Extremes: (for the 48 contiguous states)
High 85° in Fullerton, Calif.
Low -29° in Togo, Minn.
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Billings
Birmingham
Boise
Boston
Charleston, SC
Charleston, WV
Chicago
Cleveland
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
El Paso
Fairbanks
Fargo
Honolulu
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Hi
52
52
33
32
19
50
40
23
61
33
13
22
52
47
21
57
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3
76
60
24
69
21
64
49
81
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27
26
23
4
25
31
17
36
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30
17
6
31
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4
37
7
43
27
52
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43
40
32
29
27
38
40
30
54
22
2
14
37
29
13
52
5
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76
54
5
62
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66
33
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21
13
29
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Today
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Nashville
New Orleans
New York City
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Portland, ME
Providence
Raleigh
Rapid City
Reno
Sacramento
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Tucson
Washington, DC
Wichita
Hi
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82
15
9
41
59
26
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17
28
73
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24
51
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56
64
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77
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80
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53
28
23
1
29
75
24
29
40
17
55
65
10
47
73
66
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17
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sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.
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