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OR-1 Repub candidate heeds conscience, endorses Obama!

Confusion has been growing this year among Oregon Republicans, complicated by a lack of strong candidates.  But one Republican Congressional candidate is following his conscience, to the consternation...

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Special prosecutor in U.S. Attorney Firings

AG Michael Mukasey has appointed Nora Dannehy as a special prosecutor in the investigation of possible criminal violations in the firing of nine U.S. Attorneys.  This appointment follows close on the...

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The First American Christmas - Trenton NJ, 1776

Tomorrow, we celebrate the victory of the Americans over the Hessians at Trenton, New Jersey, the day following Christmas, 1776.  The soldiers and officers of the Continental Army, supported by local...

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Stewards rout Himalayans in New Year's grudge match!

The Bridemile Creek Stewards overpowered Himalayan blackberries in today's edition of the 4th annual Invasives Bowl.  It was a muddy slog all the way in a Portland downpour.Stewards captain and coach...

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Gordon Fulks, Cascade Policy Institute - Climate change deniers

Gordon Fulks' "Climate science: The real reason we need to worry", The Oregonian, December 27, 2010, is a fairly typical climate change denial screed.  Fulks attacks as "propagandists" people and...

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New Congresswoman Bonamici meets a new voter

Suzanne Bonamici was elected to Congress from Oregon's first Congressional District in a special election on January 31.  She was sworn in on February 7.  On February 18, she held her first town hall...

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Small business owner, immigrant, proud new voter

Today, K cut my hair, in her little shop in a nearby suburban strip mall.  The usual pleasantries about family, weather, vacations.  Then a few questions about politics.  What do I think about...

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Austin 14-yr-old declines "whore" stigma

This 14-year-old girl in Austin is out there standing for reproductive choice. She is precocious in expressing her rights as a citizen.I also believe in the right to choose and the separation of church...

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Oregon 2015 Health Insurance Rates lower

The State Insurance Division responsible for setting health insurance rates in Oregon announced approved 2015 rates for individual and small group plans on Friday. The thirteen company rates announced...

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Oregon Saturday Legislative session canceled. Safety of legislators and...

CNN affiliate KOIN reports that the Oregon State Senate canceled Saturday’s planned session. State police Captain Tim Fox warned "We have been monitoring information throughout the day that indicates...

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Oregon GOP Senators on the run: threats and circus ensue

Oregon Senate Republicans must get back to work! They are abandoning 1.5 million Oregonians who do not have representation in their government right now.Help us find these AWOL Senators and get them...

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Oregon Health Authority Study: estimates our hospitals can handle expected...

Local hopeful COVID-19 news from Oregon:(Rob Davis, The Oregonian). Oregon possibly acted on social distancing quickly enough to avoid becoming the next Italy – or New York – as long as Oregonians...

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