The Democratic Party of Oregon’s 2018 platform preamble states: “The Democratic Party of Oregon is committed to the principles and … Read more
As I contemplated the recent summer burn bans, I worried that perhaps my children will … Read more
Bob Dylan’s 1964 hit song says, “The times they are a-changin.” As times have changed, … Read more
Benjamin Franklin once said, ““Today a man owns a jackass worth 50 dollars and he … Read more
Voter suppression is a strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or … Read more
As a result of a national political and media push, most citizens are aware of … Read more
All we seem to hear about the U.S. Farm Bill is that Congress can’t renew … Read more
Technology disrupts societies. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century enabled the … Read more
Perhaps no liberty so resoundingly defines our Republic than that of free speech — a … Read more
For 50 years, the U.S. government has been spending more than we earn –– selling … Read more
Global warming: Is it real? Are we causing it? And if we are — how … Read more
Preserving the great American experiment of a constitutional republic is dependent upon free and fair … Read more
Today, the right to vote in the United States is the result of massive popular … Read more
The concept of term limits predates the U.S. Constitution itself. Many of the founders favored … Read more
Four states including Oregon, have fully legalized recreational marijuana use, and many states have bills … Read more
The military budget. Don’t leave me now. Give me a couple of minutes, folks, and … Read more
How can we as Eastern Oregonians, as Americans, see if our military budget reflects our … Read more
Jan. 23 is a red-letter day for healthcare in Oregon. On January 23 your vote … Read more
The Republican Tax Plan is a wonderful, wonderful thing. It may, in fact, be the … Read more
The tax reform bill passed before Christmas has produced more than a big tax cut … Read more
This month, Oregonians have the opportunity to vote against an increase in their taxes to … Read more
None of us likes to have our lives “over-regulated,” but most of us would agree … Read more
In a free and modern society, the tension between safety and liberty is ever present. … Read more
Imagine yourself in a crowd outside a courthouse. It’s cold out, but the sun is … Read more
I grew up in Yakima, Washington, and worked summer jobs in orchards with a largely … Read more
As Americans, we’re born with the right to speak and publish freely without censorship or … Read more
A few years ago, Urban Renewal Agency funds helped develop both the underground and above … Read more
In small rural towns, we are often asked what we are doing to promote economic … Read more
Free speech is the soul of our nation and foundation of all our freedoms. Without … Read more
