• Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      16 hours ago

      Idk about the Washington part but the Oregon part would be Jefferson, so not exactly progressive, until you hit the Willamette valley which I’ve never been to but assume it’s like the central valley here in CA and full of the most annoying conservatives constantly complaining about the big cities.

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        15 hours ago

        Eugene is in the Wallamette Valley and is a historically progressive city (despite it’s origins), especially for LGBTQ+ people and communities. It’s home to the University of Oregon which has a fairly diverse student body and faculty. Lots of “everybody is welcome” signs in shop windows, “hate has no home here” signs in people’s yards.

        Hop across the river and you’re in Springfield, which is another story. Kind of a Tale of Two Cities thing. Much less wealth along with all the problems that tend to follow.