Between the early decades of the last century, the doctrine of eugenics gained widespread support in the scientific community. 1900-1925, Oregon was one of 33 states the enacted laws to provide forced sterilization. Governor of Oregon John Kizhaber,MD made public Apology regarding Eugenics and forced sterilization of 2,600 institutionalized patients. The Governor made Dec.10 human rights day in Oregon.

Statesman Journal December 3, 2002

I think the article is Titled: Apology regarding Eugenics- Proclamation of Human Rights Day and Apology for Oregon's Forced sterilization of institutionalized patients

Hello! The WOW hall LOVES DIVA! Wanna tell us YOUR WOW Hall Story? Check out our call to action video..

i was here

helloooo Eugene, OR !!!!!
Here's to a great country fair this year!!!
(UO alum in SF now)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8abK3x0LIB8

Zen paintings by my husband, local Eugene artist Rev.Yao Feng Shakya-
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Hey! Eugene...awesome, I didn't realize we had anything like this here. I'll have to come in and check out the place.

Tyson

DIVA seems like a perfict name since DIVA is a female artist.