ON THE FENCE: Do emission limits help?
Global warming: Is it real? Are we causing it? And if we are — how do we fix it? The … Read more
Benjamin Burton
ON THE FENCE: Elections: Protect against voter fraud
Preserving the great American experiment of a constitutional republic is dependent upon free and fair … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Elections: Right to vote is being stifled
Today, the right to vote in the United States is the result of massive popular … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Term limits: Statewide and nationally a good idea
The concept of term limits predates the U.S. Constitution itself. Many of the founders favored … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Nothing to be accomplished by preventing sale of recreational marijuana
Four states including Oregon, have fully legalized recreational marijuana use, and many states have bills … Read more
On the Fence: The military keeps us free
The military budget. Don’t leave me now. Give me a couple of minutes, folks, and … Read more
On the Fence: The true cost of a world in arms
How can we as Eastern Oregonians, as Americans, see if our military budget reflects our … Read more
ON THE FENCE: An important step forward
An important step forward
Jan. 23 is a red-letter day for healthcare in Oregon. On January 23 your vote … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Tax plan robbing Peter to pay Paul
The Republican Tax Plan is a wonderful, wonderful thing. It may, in fact, be the … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Tax plan helps economy, families
The tax reform bill passed before Christmas has produced more than a big tax cut … Read more
ON THE FENCE: A result of poor planning
A result of poor planning
This month, Oregonians have the opportunity to vote against an increase in their taxes to … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Senate Bill 719: Additional tool
None of us likes to have our lives “over-regulated,” but most of us would agree … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Senate Bill 719: Misses target
In a free and modern society, the tension between safety and liberty is ever present. … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Immigration: Imagine it was you
Imagine yourself in a crowd outside a courthouse. It’s cold out, but the sun is … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Immigration: System is the problem
Mike Burton/ Union County Republicans
I grew up in Yakima, Washington, and worked summer jobs in orchards with a largely … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Freedom of Speech: Without it, democracy can't survive
As Americans, we’re born with the right to speak and publish freely without censorship or … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Economic development: It’s about community
A few years ago, Urban Renewal Agency funds helped develop both the underground and above … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Economic development: It’s about community
In small rural towns, we are often asked what we are doing to promote economic … Read more
ON THE FENCE: Freedom of Speech: Foundation of our Liberty
Free speech is the soul of our nation and foundation of all our freedoms. Without … Read more
