New York Times slams Portland drug problems

New York Times slams Portland drug problems

PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) -- A series of recent national news stories and opinion pieces are largely blaming the decriminalization of small amounts of hard drugs in Oregon for downtown Portland’s problems. The New York Times, which once championed the city’s “Portlandia” image, has been especially critical. The pieces also highlight the ongoing debate over whether to reverse the drug policy reforms. State voters passed Measure 110 in 202…