BlueOregon

BlueOregon is a now-defunct progressive blog that covered the politics of the U.S. state of Oregon. While rarely updated in recent years, it was once an often read Oregon political blog.[1] It was often mentioned in articles on Oregon politics by The Oregonian, the state's largest newspaper.[2][3][4] Guest contributors have included most major Democratic politicians in Oregon.

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BlueOregon was the only blog from Oregon officially credentialed for floor access to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.[5]

In 2009, BlueOregon was named the "best state politics blog" in the nation, and awarded a Golden Dot Award by the Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet at George Washington University.[6]

Conflict of interest

In an article titled "Sins of Omission,"[7] Willamette Week reporter Nigel Jaquiss explored the potential conflict of interest at the center of BlueOregon. From the article, "BlueOregon says it treats all Democratic candidates fairly. But having its editor on the campaign payroll doesn't hurt."

Notes
  1. Steves, David (5 November 2006). "Bloggers find new clout in state politics". News. Eugene Register Guard. Archived from the original (Article) on 21 April 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
  2. Attig, Rick (October 28, 2008). "Salmon and dams, open primaries and voters" (Article). The Stump. The Oregonian. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  3. Mapes, Jeff (11 March 2008). "Blue Oregon a little black-and-blue today" (Blog). Mapes on Politics. The Oregonian. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  4. Attig, Rick (10 September 2008). "Willamette Week piece asserts that Gordon Smith's frozen-food company employs illegal immigrants" (Article). The Stump. The Oregonian. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  5. blueoregon admin (22 August 2008). "BlueOregon: Headed to Denver" (Blog). Article. BlueOregon. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  6. http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/04/blueoregon-best-state-political-blog-in-the-nation/
  7. http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-18067-sins_of_omission.html
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