Items by Paul VanDevelder — 10 items
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Once there was an effective governor and a middle ground
Remembering former Oregon Gov. Tom McCall, a centrist who got good things done.
by Paul VanDevelder, May 22, 2013 -
The education of Dr. Jane Lubchenco
The author reviews the career of outgoing NOAA director Jane Lubchenco and sees a glimmer of hope for salmon, thanks to a new stakeholder process.
by Paul VanDevelder, Feb 26, 2013 -
Remembering George McGovern as the elections pass
A diverse, environmentally sound America is here.
by Paul VanDevelder, Nov 12, 2012 -
The Black Hills await justice
The U.N. Human Rights Council believes that South Dakota's Black Hills belong to their native Sioux inhabitants -- but do most Americans even understand the issue?
by Paul VanDevelder, Jun 07, 2012 -
Elouise Cobell, rest in peace
Elouise Cobell, who fought to bring justice to American Indians defrauded by the federal government, will be remembered as a great Blackfeet warrior.
by Paul VanDevelder, Oct 24, 2011 -
Justice delayed but finally delivered
After 15 long years, Elouise Cobell's class action suit over missing Indian trust fund accounts has been settled.
by Paul VanDevelder, Jul 13, 2011 -
Anatomy of a disaster
The floods plaguing the U.S. today are largely the result of the dam-building flurry that began about 60 years ago under the Pick-Sloan Plan.
by Paul VanDevelder, May 25, 2011 -
A fish tale in the land of Oz
If federal Judge James Redden does the right thing, the Pacific Northwest’s salmon may finally get the cold, free-flowing water they need to survive.
by Paul VanDevelder, Mar 03, 2011 -
Oregon halts corporate affluenza
Oregon has it right: The more money you make, the more taxes you should pay.
by Paul VanDevelder, Apr 01, 2010 -
This house of thieves
The Indian trust suit is settled, but questions remain about the federal government's abuse of those funds.
by Paul VanDevelder, Feb 15, 2010
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