Author

Kelly Simon

Kelly Simon

Kelly Simon is the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, or ACLU.

COMMENTARY

A majority of states have the right to compel lawmakers to turn up for work

By: and - May 12, 2023

Oregon voters sent a clear message when an overwhelming majority passed Measure 113 in 2022 to dissuade lawmakers from staging walkouts over divisive legislation: Regardless of party affiliation, legislators should go to work and do their jobs — just like the rest of us. And those who choose not to should face consequences — just […]