Oregonians Against The PEACE Act

🚨 IP 28 has officially FAILED and will NOT appear on Oregon’s November ballot. IP 28, also known as the PEACE Act, sought to rewrite Oregon’s animal cruelty laws in ways opponents argued would effectively criminalize hunting, fishing, trapping, livestock production, and many common agricultural practices across our state. Supporters submitted 142,784 signatures, well above the 117,173 required to qualify. But after the Secretary of State completed signature verification, only 104,262 signatures were certified as valid — falling 12,911 signatures short of making the ballot. This marks the third attempt by chief petitioner David Michelson to advance a similar initiative. Michelson has said his goal is to “start the conversation.” My opinion? We can’t let our guard down. The attempts from Michelson are to build awareness, identify supporters, raise money, refine messaging, and come back stronger. We’ve watched the same long-term strategy play out with attacks on our Second Amendment rights. They don’t have to win all at once if they can slowly chip away over time. Today’s outcome is a victory for Oregon’s sportsmen and women, ranchers, farmers, and everyone who values our outdoor heritage. But this isn’t the end of the conversation. We have to stay informed, stay engaged, and stay proactive — because if we don’t defend our way of life, someone else will continue trying to dismantle it. statesmanjournal.com/story/n…