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Oregon’s Hunting Ban Push | Portland News
In Oregon, a bold ballot initiative seeks to ban hunting, fishing, and livestock farming—despite its backers admitting it likely won’t pass. With over 142,000 signatures, the effort aims to expand animal cruelty laws beyond pets, sparking fierce backlash from farmers and hunters who see it as an existential threat to their livelihoods and traditions. Spearheaded by David Michelson, the campaign is more about long-term cultural change than immediate victory, echoing historical movements like women’s suffrage. Backed by over $300,000 in funding—including from a Bitcoin billionaire and a Russian…
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