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Closing Gitmo in the American Heart

If you want to be a great national leader, this is step one: Create an enemy.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gitmo, of course!! It’s the freest place “we” have – by which I mean the American government, a.k.a. Donald Trump. No rules apply there, be they international humanitarian law or the U.S. Constitution.

It’s a dumping ground, a black hole.

The Promise of America and the Demise of Foreign Aid

An American man, Volker Franke, has been directing an innovative aid program in Liberia, a country that is resource-rich and in general loves America. The program was just ended by Elon Musk.

(Portland, Ore.) - Dreams shattered. Hopes crushed. Visions for a better future destroyed. Possibilities replaced with anguish, anxiety and fear.

All with the stroke of a sharpie.

2025: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Here comes a new year. We are about to transition from a bumbling elderly president's administration to a chaotic malignant elderly narcissist's attempt at autocracy. What could possibly go wrong?

But also, what could go right?

Two Wars with No Way Out

Hamas is legitimized and strengthened every time Israel demonstrates its opposition to an independent Palestinian state.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - People involved in conflict resolution often say that every war must end. Most wars do end- in some fashion...

No One Owns the Future

Condemning “war crimes” is nothing more than a shrug.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Even the international condemnation of the Israeli devastation of Gaza often feels tepid.

Noting that a total of 196 aid workers have so far been killed in Gaza’s six months of bombardment and starvation, Guterres said: “This is unconscionable. But it is an inevitable result of the way the war is being conducted.”

The Ugly Origins of Trump`s America First Policy

The racist roots and anti-Semitic foundations of Trump's rhetoric.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - When Trump revived the “America First” slogan, the Anti-Defamation League urged him to reconsider, pointing to the slogan’s bigoted and pro-Nazi history.

But Trump has continued to invoke “America First” in his statements.
Why?

A One-State Solution Could Transform the World

This is the language of peace. It transcends the small-mindedness of global politics.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Probably fewer ideas are treated with more contempt in today’s world than... ahem: a one-state solution for Palestine and Israel, with, good God, every resident equally valued, equally free.

“Snort! No one wants this! It’s not possible — it’s not true!”

rewilding LA: Matilija Dam History and Ecosystems

Creative FRONTLINE Interview with Tracker Ginamarie Rangel Quinone (Chiricahua Apache, AIM Grassroots)

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - Gina "Tracker" Quinone (Chiricahua Apache) knows what it feels like to lose access to traditional lands, a devastating and heartbreaking loss, stripping away connections to a homeland that exists only in memory.

Filmmaker/Journalist Robert Lundahl documents this loss of land and culture across the West.

One Killed and Two Injured in Shooting Near South Salem High School

Two in custody after deadly shooting.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was a shooting today near Salem’s Bush Pasture Park. The park is just a few blocks from South Salem High School.

At about 1:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of High and Leffelle Streets SE on the report of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located three male victims with gunshot wounds.

Milwaukee: Exploring its Rise to Popularity in the UK Market

Milwaukee prioritizes the use of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes

(SALEM, Ore.) - Milwaukee, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools and accessories, has gained significant popularity in the United Kingdom (UK) over recent years.

Milwaukee has captured the attention and loyalty of professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.