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Breaking the I-5 Pipeline: Oregon's Fight Against Sex Trafficking with Brittany Jones (Ep. 321)

What happens when a political candidate is willing to fund solutions from their own pocket? Meet Brittany "BJ" Jones, Oregon Governor gubernatorial candidate for 2026, whose commitment to change goes far beyond campaign promises.

Our compelling conversation with BJ Jones delves into Oregon's darkest challenges - particularly the rampant human trafficking along the I-5 corridor, one of the nation's worst hotspots. Jones articulates a fresh approach focused on protecting victims rather than criminalizing them, while ensuring perpetrators face maximum penalties. "Our kids, our people, our women, our children, our men - we need to be protected," Jones emphasizes, contrasting with the current system where offenders often receive minimal consequences.

The discussion reveals Jones' personal connection to many of the issues facing Oregonians. As a veteran who experienced homelessness with her children, she understands firsthand the gaps in support systems. Her son's mental health journey informed her advocacy for replacing school principals with licensed counselors - a model she witnessed dramatically improve both behavior and academic performance. This practical experience shapes her vision for comprehensive mental health reform across the state.

Perhaps most striking is Jones' extraordinary commitment to funding initiatives personally if legislative approval fails. Having lived on $12,000-20,000 annually for most of her life, she views the governor's salary as an opportunity to directly fund programs she believes in, particularly her homelessness initiative. "I'm not afraid to lose my couch," she states plainly, expressing her willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for meaningful change.

Jones also addresses the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and pledges to enforce indigenous treaties that have historically been violated by the government. Her day-one plan includes declaring a state of emergency to address homelessness, indigenous rights violations, and the drug epidemic - giving her directive control over state agencies to allocate resources more effectively.

Want to learn more about this candidate who previously ran for president and now focuses her vision on Oregon? Follow BJ's campaign on Facebook at Jones for Governor 2026, on TikTok @BJforOregon, or visit her website through any of her social media platforms.

Chapter Markers

0:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap

5:28 Addressing Human Trafficking in Oregon

11:06 Indigenous Rights and MMIW Crisis

15:26 Day One as Governor: State of Emergency

19:55 Mental Health Initiatives in Schools

30:43 Treaty Enforcement and Closing Thoughts

33:40 Website Information and Show Conclusion

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