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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T18:01:21.000Z",
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  "textContent": "“Don’t ever change, keep your essence / The power is in the people and politics we address” —2pac, Me Against the World (1995) Dear Governor Kotek, It’s been a while. I write this letter with little joy. In fact, given the work I do in the realm of civics—it is near certain my words will […]\n\nThe post THE BLACK BYLINE: An Open Letter to Gov. Tina Kotek appeared first on Portland Mercury.",
  "title": "THE BLACK BYLINE: An Open Letter to Gov. Tina Kotek"
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