The last two years have made it clear: Oregon parents deserve real choices in their children’s education. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, government and teachers’ union policies have disappointed and angered parents whose students’ academic needs haven’t been met by their assigned public schools. In addition, the online public instruction options available while […]
For years, Portland residents have dealt with homeless individuals parking cars and RVs along neighborhood sidewalks, bringing garbage, drug usage, and even blazing fires along with them. This illegal parking has drastically reduced the safety and cleanliness of the city. In late 2020, the City of Portland and Metro began to consider a simple solution: […]
When Disney turns 100 next year, there could be a lot of empty seats at the party. Americans — who had plenty of reasons to be suspicious of the company before Florida’s law — are furious with Bob Chapek’s kingdom now. After decades of pushing the LGBT envelope, Disney is finally reaping the whirlwind for […]
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently decided how to allocate $412 million in discretionary federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The commission’s plan, though, was quickly criticized by a coalition of environmental and transportation groups. The coalition complained that the spending plan prioritizes “highways over community safety,” even though about half of the […]
April 16 event features seek-and-find game, juggling and performances by Red Yarn PORTLAND, Ore. — On Saturday, April 16, guests are invited to explore what’s new at the zoo and celebrate the season with “Hop into Spring.” This all-ages event is free with admission or membership. Timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance online. Participants […]
Remembering that Romans 11 deals with the restoration of the Nation of Israel and the salvation of Gentile Nations we continue where we left off in the last study at Romans 11:21: “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.” This has nothing to do with the individual believer’s […]
I’m retired (emphasis on TIRED). It seems like my body’s generators operate for 2-3 hours and then I get re-tired and have to take a nap to recharge them. Sometimes, naps are needed for energy production. But that’s not the only cause of fatigue. Worry or depression can also drain our strength. Running for his […]
The groups will also be calling for the Medical Examiner to ensure these children have a proper and dignified funeral and burial. The name of the event is #JusticeForTheFive and will take place at the Washington, D.C. Medical Examiner’s office on Friday, April 8, at 12:00 p.m. The location is 401 E St SW, Washington, […]
Clackamas County boasts ten percent of Oregon’s population. According to the design of our representative democracy, Clackamas County should have ten percent of the thirty Oregon Senate seats. But, the people of Clackamas County do not have that distinction. Instead, there are eight Oregon Senate Districts that touch Clackamas County. Most of them are a […]
Given the high-profile nature of goings-on in the U.S. Congress, it can be easy to lose track of legislative developments in the states. However, the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has recently drawn many people’s attention back to state laws and legislative efforts, as the prospect of states regaining their […]