Coming Together on Ballot Measures Our core mission at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is to bring together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and … Continue reading Voters’ Guide
Measure 114: Reduction of Gun Violence
Summary Measure 114, the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, makes several changes to Oregon law. First, it closes the “Charleston loophole”: under current law, guns can be bought and sold … Continue reading Measure 114: Reduction of Gun Violence
Measure 113: Government Accountability
Summary Measure 113 disincentivizes state lawmakers from being absent from the House or Senate floor during legislative sessions. It will prevent legislators from running for reelection at the conclusion of … Continue reading Measure 113: Government Accountability
Measure 112: Remove Slavery as Punishment
Summary Measure 112 changes language in the Oregon Constitution to remove any loopholes allowing for the use of slavery or involuntary servitude. Section 34 of Oregon’s Constitution currently permits the … Continue reading Measure 112: Remove Slavery as Punishment
Measure 111: Right to Health Care
Summary Measure 111 would amend the Constitution of Oregon by affirming “access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right.” Currently, the constitution has no language … Continue reading Measure 111: Right to Health Care
Oregon Faith Voter Forum
Join the Public Policy Advocacy team of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon as they encourage and inform voters for this once in a lifetime election. In addition to talking about the … Continue reading Oregon Faith Voter Forum