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Oregon pushed to replace 90 derogatory place names. Progress has been slow
Oregon pushed to replace 90 derogatory place names. Progress has been slow
Oregon pushed to replace 90 derogatory place names. Progress has been slow

Published on: 08/22/2026

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The Oregon Legislature passed a bill in 2025 aimed at speeding up the process to replace offensive place names.

For decades, Native people have pushed to remove Oregon’s derogatory place names. Current renaming efforts are moving forward with minimal tribal involvement.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/08/oregon-lawmakers-pushed-to-replace-90-derogatory-place-names-progress-has-been-slow.html

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