News

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  Portland adopts ban on plastic bags that takes effect Oct. 15
  The Portland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Thursday that prohibits plastic shopping bags at checkstands of major grocers and certain big-box stores. The new rules, designed to curb pollution, take effect Oct. 15. The linked video features L&C’s very own Tara Gallagher! Thanks for all your work on this, Tara!
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  Critical Dialogue

  Events at Lewis & Clark examine historical and contemporary issues.

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  Pioneer Pointers
  Current students share their top Lewis & Clark course recommendations.
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  History and Action
  With a series of events, including a talk by renowned journalist and civil rights activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and take part in Black History Month.
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  Distinguished Visitors
  A broad range of guest speakers bring knowledge and inspiration to campus every year.
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  From Palatine Hill to Capitol Hill
  A career in law is one of many things a student can do with their liberal arts degree. Lewis & Clark teaches students the skills they will need to succeed in law school and in a law, business, government, or politics profession.
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  Students research Oregon campaign finance
  Maya Gold ’14 and Walker Davis ’15 worked alongside Associate Professor of Political Science Todd Lochner and Assistant Professor of Political Science Ellen Seljan to conduct research on the regulatory structure of Oregon’s campaign finances. In the following Q&A, the students reflect on their experience.
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  Distinguished Visitors
  Notable guests bring inspiration and big ideas to campus.
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  Leading the Way
  President Glassner shares his vision through writing, outreach, strategic planning.
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  Highlights of 2012
  We’ve rounded up the 10 biggest Lewis & Clark stories of the year.
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  Law alumna becomes first graduate to serve as U.S. senator
  Heidi Heitkamp J.D. ’80 is the first woman elected to represent North Dakota in either the U.S. Senate or House and the first Lewis & Clark graduate to serve as a U.S. senator. Prior to this notable victory, Heitkamp served as tax commissioner and attorney general, and led two successful ballot initiatives in North Dakota.
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  Lewis & Clark students gear up for election
  As candidates for the nation’s highest office prepare for their final debate, Lewis & Clark’s President Barry Glassner and undergraduate student body president Xander Blair will host an event to cap off a busy election season.
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  Law students launch online movement for change
  On August 29, Lewis & Clark Law School students Mallorie Grehn and J.J. England were following a conversation with President Obama on reddit when inspiration struck.
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  Student sees victory in campaign manager role
  This spring, Anthony Ruiz ’13 took his interest in political science out of the classroom and onto the campaign trail.
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  Faculty prepare next generation of social changemakers
  This fall, Tod Sloan and Bruce Podobnik are leading a series of workshops for members of the Lewis & Clark community who want to be more effective community leaders and advocates.
• Quality of life on Hayden Island one of the concerns about Columbia River Crossing
  Jonathan Ostar, Lewis & Clark Law School alumnus, is working with West Hayden Island residents to ensure that the project, if built, has minimal impacts to that community. Ostar said Hayden Island residents, particularly those in a manufactured home community on the west side of the island, were initially left out of the conversation about the design of the project – and mitigation of its impacts.
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  Students find history and inspiration in alternative spring break trip to El Salvador
  When Molly Hetz ’11 first volunteered in the rural village of Guarjila in northern El Salvador as a high school student, she immediately connected with the people and knew she needed to return.
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  Professor sees encouraging signs in Middle East turmoil
  Professor Paul Powers offers a cautiously optimistic analysis of the transformational events in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
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  Professor encourages fuller understanding of current Korean conflict
  Professor Hart-Landsberg asserts in the LA Times and on his blog that arbitrating a controversial maritime border could defuse the current Korean conflict.
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  Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales responds to law professor’s analysis of war on terror
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  Alum wins Herblock Prize for editorial cartooning
  Matt Wuerker B.A. ’79 won the 2010 Herblock Prize for editorial cartooning work for POLITICO.
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  Professor Abrams explores landmark case in new book
  Professor Abrams explores landmark case in new book
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  Law alumnus named adviser to Interior Secretary
  Law alumnus Steve Doherty’s new appointment by Interior Secretary Salazar receives endorsement from The Oregonian editorial board.
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  Gallery exhibition explores trade and globalization
  This spring, the Hoffman Gallery at Lewis & Clark is hosting an exhibition that poses contemporary questions about the effects of the global marketplace.
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  Alum steps in to Oregon House of Representatives
  Margaret Doherty, M.A.T. ‘76, is a former teacher and education advocate. She will focus on education issues in her new role as representative of Oregon House District 35. Read a profile of her.
  
• AG selects alumni to head environmental law enforcement agency
  Law alumni Stephanie Parent and Patrick Flanagan will head new environmental law division at the Oregon Department of Justice.
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  Professor advocates “antidote to lobbyists” in new climate change provision
  In an Oregonian editorial, Professor Rob Kugler suggests a cap-and-dividend provision for new climate change legislation as “an antidote to the lobbyists’ power and money.”
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  Dean Klonoff shares insight about former classmate Sonia Sotomayor
  Dean Klonoff shares insight about former Yale classmate and Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor with a number of national media outlets.
  
• Anti-trust expert addresses European Commission ruling against Intel
  Law lecturer Geoffrey Manne addressed the European Commission’s ruling against Intel and the Obama administration’s announcement to pursue more anti-trust cases at Forbes.com and the New York Times.
  
• Expert on torture comments on released interrogation memos in LA Times
  In a recent LA Times article, law professor John Parry offered his views on the legal justifications outlined in the interrogation memos written in 2002 and recently released by the Obama Administration.