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Oregon Reports 4,396 New COVID-19 Cases and 14 Deaths

There are 206 COVID-19 patients in Oregon intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is 11 more than yesterday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 14 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,949 the Oregon Health Authority reported today.

OHA also reported 4,396 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the state total to 242,843.

Is a United World Possible?

A humane reconsideration of how we handle borders and identity.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - What if . . . ?

I get lost — tangled in doubt and cynicism — when I try to pose the question in a more specific way.

What if . . . a collective human voice could be heard, crying out across the borders as the pandemic surges, as the fires rage, as the planet’s life-sustaining climate collapses: “We are one”?

Finally, Vaccination Mandates

The vaccines’ safety and effectiveness have been proven again and again.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - President Joe Biden announced that federal workers and contractors will be required to attest they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else face mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing and other new rules.

At this point in time, we don’t have the time to coax vaccine holdouts to get vaccinated.

Herd Immunity Delayed by Vaccine Hesitancy

Now most of the country is battling the Delta variant.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - About a quarter of young adults in the U.S. ages 18 to 25 say they “probably” or “definitely” won’t get vaccinated against COVID-19, believing the coronavirus threat has been exaggerated or afraid of harmful side effects or safety of the vaccines.

That means herd immunity may not be reached or will be unreasonably delayed.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee Approves Safe Injection Sites for Illegal Drug Use

Photos speak volumes for what their irresponsible actions will do.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Rhode Island is becoming the first U.S. state to authorize a pilot program for so-called "harm reduction centers" that give drug users a "safe place" to consume pre-obtained illegal drugs.

These harm reduction centers are addicts so they can use heroin and other illegal drugs under the supervision of medical professionals.

Leaving Afghanistan

It all started on Oct. 7, 2001....

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - I am a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam (1987-1988) as well as Germany and Okinawa. I agree with President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all our troops from Afghanistan, America’s longest-running war.
Briefly, here’s why.

The war cost 2,312 U.S. military lives, 20,066 wounded in action, an estimated 43,000 civilian deaths, and cost trillions of dollars.

President Biden Moves to End the 20-Year War in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is the longest war in American history.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently, President Biden stated that he intended to bring the last of the US troops home from Afghanistan this year.

Many Americans fail to realize we’re even still at war in Afghanistan. The conflict has continued for so long that it long ago ceased to dominate the headlines.

5 Ways to Prepare for Oregon`s Wildfire Season

Click here to read more about preparing for Oregon’s wildfire season, from maintaining your property to preparing an evacuation kit.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There’s no denying that Oregon is a beautiful state to put down roots in. It represents a veritable haven for those who prefer a slower pace of life, alongside areas of natural beauty and untamed wilderness – and, for many, home.

Unfortunately, living alongside nature is not without its risks.

For The People Act: Senate Democrats Lose Procedural Vote

The most viable option for passing the Act is to remove the filibuster rule.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 14 states have enacted 22 laws to make it harder to vote and other Republican-controlled states are considering similar legislation.

Senate Republicans’ refusal to even debate the Act and their previous refusal to vote for an independent commission on the January 6 Capitol riot should be enough evidence for Senate Democrats that bipartisanship is not possible.

Janet Woodcock, MD - Interim Commissioner of the FDA - Should be fired!

There is not an opioid Woodcock has not approved.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - After years of my exposing the FDA for their "pay to play" tactics, it appears some momentum is growing.

Public Citizen is asking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to fire Janet Woodcock, as well as fire Patrizia Cavazzoni and Billy Dunn over the FDA's approval of Biogen's Alzheimer treatment, Aduhelm.