On this day, July 3, 1997, the Rainbow Family, founded in 1971, began their 25th gathering in Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. 20-30,000 were expected to participate.
Also on this day, July 3, 2017, Oregon enacted a rule change allowing people who do not identify with their gender to instead mark "X" on their driver's licenses of state ID cards.
Also on this day,July 3, 1975 interstate 80N (later renamed I-84) was completed with four lanes open from Portland to Idaho border. Dedication ceremonies were held outside Baker City.
Oregon Congressman issues apology
Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5) issued a statement apologizing for his previous statement earlier this week, that likened impeaching Trump to a "lynching," and said it would divide the nation.
The Oregon Democrat's comments led his spokesperson, Larkin Parker, to resign.
Schrader's statement said:
Over the last several days I have reached out and spoken to my colleagues, constituents and staff. The pain and harm caused by my words is immeasurable. As I work to build trust and do what is right by the people of Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, I am making the following commitments:
- I will participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and will ask President-elect Biden to overturn Trump’s Executive Order banning such training in the federal government workforce;
- Intentional hiring in my congressional offices;
- Specific actions I can take while serving as a Member of Congress to ensure full representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
It is an honor and privilege to serve Oregonians in the United States Congress.
--Staff Reports| Post Date: 2021-01-13 13:23:51 | Last Update: 2021-01-13 19:52:27 |
