Our country was founded upon the bold declaration we are all created equal. In our more recent history, this proposition … Read more
This question was originally drafted to produce an examination of women’s issues in American politics. … Read more
Do you ever find yourself dissatisfied with local or national public policy? Have you ever … Read more
The first two major political parties were established in 1792: the Federalist Party and the … Read more
Editor’s Note: The Republican writer did not submit an On The Fence piece for this … Read more
Recent deadly wildfires in California remind us that we also live in a fire-prone ecosystem … Read more
Fire season! Good news if you like fire, bad news if you like California. Comedian … Read more
A thriving Union County requires a healthy workforce. The health of each citizen is dependent … Read more
In response to the recent On the Fence outlining the Democratic Party of Oregon’s 2018 … Read more
Lois Barry — Why I vote Democrat I have, with one exception, always voted Democrat, … Read more
What matters most to you? We are in the midst of a defining battle this … Read more
The Democratic Party of Oregon’s 2018 platform preamble states: “The Democratic Party of Oregon is … 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
