UOPD Firearm Forum, Gun Rant
Almost 40 (a generous estimation) people not affiliated with the newly named University of Oregon Piggy Department gathered in Great Global Scholars Hall last night and a public forum started around...
View ArticleSenate 2/13 [UOPD Firearms Forum]
We had technical difficulties. Sorry, no live blog. Police Chief Carolyn McDermed, Captain Pete Deshpande and UOPD Communications Director Kelly McIver were present. Alright, so McIver gave us the...
View ArticleASUO President is Again ASUO President
On February 15th the UO Con Court effectively said “Never mind,” responding affirmatively to a motion to reinstate ASUO President Laura Hinman. The Con Court decided that Hinman’s nonfulfillment of...
View ArticleUOPD Interview with Photos
About 15 people gathered in the EMU Walnut Room Tuesday for coffee and discussion of the arming of UOPD. Interview here. Below, a photo essay by Oregon Commentator photographer Jazmin Avalos. The next...
View ArticleTemple, Texas Cops Illegally Arrest Active Duty Soldier
Truly a blow to democracy. Check this video. Active duty soldier (veteran of the Iraq and Afganistan wars) and Concealed Handgun Licence holder Christopher J. Grisham was unlawfully disarmed and...
View ArticleDOMA Unconstitutional
While many of you may have been caught up in the joyous revelations that the Ducks will not be banned from the bowls this year, the court handed down a major decisions regarding gay marriage today. The...
View ArticleProp 8 Problems
I would caution the cheering crowds that view the Supreme Court’s refusal to rule on Prop 8 to step back for a moment. This ruling raises some red flags, and I hope that those opposing Prop 8 can...
View ArticleThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Zimmerman, Stand Your Ground, and the Racial...
A Neighborhood Watch leader follows a suspicious character in the neighborhood and after being assaulted, and having his skull repeatedly bashed into the concrete, shoots and kills the assailant. Most...
View ArticleNanny Bloomberg Loses Another One
Nanny Bloomberg’s “soda ban” was struck down by a New York Supreme Court of Appeals today. The ban prevented restaurants and street vendors from selling sugary drinks like soda, tea, and energy drinks...
View ArticleJournalists should be held accountable like you and me: A response to Kevin...
Due to it’s timely matter, The Commentator has decided to publish this piece online. It will also appear in our physical publication later this month. On Monday, January 6th columnist Kevin Sullivan...
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