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Emily Cureton

Born and raised in Texas, Emily Cureton found her way to the West Coast as a print journalist. She joined JPR’s team in April 2015.
 
A lifetime student of history, her own background spans various media and cultures, from wrangling Russian ballerinas in New York City to road tripping through Mexico and Central America in a van. 
 
Emily graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, followed by stints in New York City, Marfa, Texas and Crescent City, California. 
 
She’s a fan of impactful journalism, pushing buttons and surfing. Emily is responsible for booking guests on the Jefferson Exchange and is always looking to hear from community members about interesting events and important topics.

Some Oregonians Want To Leave And Take Part Of The State To Idaho With Them

By • Feb 24, 2020

Some rural Oregonians are so frustrated by Democratic politics that they want to leave the state.

But not by moving elsewhere.

Instead, a group is seeking to change the map itself, so that most of Oregon and a chunk of Northern California would break off and join Idaho, a Republican-majority state. Move Oregon's Border For a Greater Idaho succeeded in getting petitions approved for circulation in two rural Oregon counties this month.