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Free Shakespeare ! 

Part of the Bard's historic appeal was that his work was performed for the masses without tariff at the Globe. 

A few valiant and somewhat suffering troupes still stick to that tradition -- Oregon's own Willamette Shakespeare troupe being among them. Free performances are scheduled for this summer at Reed College and at several venues in Yamhill county. 

Free Shakespeare ! 

posted 2 years, 11 months ago
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Conventional political wisdom has it that in this election year it's all about the Independents..."unaffiliated" voters are seen to be the key to victory both in the remaining primaries and in the general election in November.

Independents made up more than 20% of Oregon voters in the 2006 general election and that number has reportedly been growing.

I personally know of two Oregonians -- one a onetime Republican, the other a onetime Democrat -- both of whom shed their party affiliations ( out of protest) in the '90's...but who this month have re-registered so that they can vote in the Oregon Democratic primary in May.

Is this a trend among Oregon's significant "unaffiliateds"...and if so, why now and what does it portend for the various candidates ?

posted 5 years, 3 months ago
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