Monthly Archives: November 2019

The Book Started Here

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Jim Blackwood Jr

People have been asking me, “How did you end up writing a book?” Like a number of insane people, I have always wanted to write a book. Since I was a kid, walking into a library or a bookstore always … Continue reading →

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How I Fell in Love with the Deep State

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Jim Blackwood Jr

My first day working in Portland City Hall, I became the commissioner’s liaison to one of the largest bureaus in the city, Portland Parks and Recreation. In our curious system, commissioners directly manage bureaus. That meant that I now had … Continue reading →

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