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Trump, An American Quisling

Is it any wonder that Trump cheered Putin’s invasion?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Remember, Vidlum Quisling, the despicable World War II Norwegian political leader. "Quisling" entered the English language because of him. His name is now a noun meaning "traitor" and "collaborator" in English.

Trump is our American Quisling.

Truckers, Tractors, and Ukraine: What Do They Tell Us About Democracy?

Finding ways to seed constructive social conversation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Amidst pictures of the new war in Ukraine, the U.S. is anticipating photos of truck convoys arriving in the Washington D.C. area, protesting many issues including vaccine mandates.

Ukraine’s democracy is under assault just as in the U.S., we are seeing democracy in action: people organizing to use their voices.

Employing Confidence Building Measures in the Ukraine Crisis

CBMs might accomplish a series of substantive, verifiable steps that reduce tensions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The president of Ukraine had come to believe that as much as he wants Ukraine to join NATO, it may be just a dream.

Then came another small news item that might offer help: a report that Vladimir Putin has suggested using CBMs—confidence building measures-- to resolve issues with NATO rather than strive for a comprehensive agreement that seems out of reach.

Merkley Statement on Putin`s Re-Invasion of Ukraine

Oregon Senator urges Russia to "end this illegal incursion".

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he is launching a military operation re-invading Ukraine:

“Russia today is not only attacking Ukraine, it is attacking the very foundations of the international order..."

Not Your Champion

There are plenty of free thinkers who are not the sheeple following Trump.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Dear White America:

Donald Trump is no more your savior than Hitler was Germany’s savior.
Regain your consciousness.

History shows us again and again the momentary thrill of hearing strike-back rhetoric from those who claim to be the hero.

Russia-Ukraine Escalation Sends Crude Oil to 8-Year Highs

Gas Prices Continue to March Higher

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia is having a rippling effect on the global oil markets, sending crude oil prices higher, which in turn is driving up the price of gasoline in the U.S.

Drivers in 47 states are seeing pump prices rise. The Oregon average adds two cents to $3.99.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict in a Nutshell

A diplomatic solution seems to be closing rapidly.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Vladimir Putin’s aggression toward Ukraine took an ominous turn on Monday when he recognized the independence of the breakaway Ukrainian enclaves of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and ordered Russian troops into them as “peacekeepers.”

No matter what Putin calls it, when you send troops into another country without its permission, that’s an invasion.

Why Ketamine is a Popular Solution for PTSD

PTSD creates symptoms and problems that will affect one's life on a daily basis.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One serious mental condition that is often underestimated and overlooked is post-traumatic stress disorder, also known simply as PTSD.

Anyone who suffers from this condition will notice a significant difference in their life, and this is a change for the worse.

Republican National Committee on Jan. 6 Insurrection - Then and Now

Who are you going to believe?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Trump takeover of the Republican Party is complete; it has become just another Trump family business.

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) about-face of its position on the January 6, 2021 insurrection is just one example.

Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator By State

Bankruptcy is oftentimes a last resort financial relief option.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In order to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a debtor needs to pass the means test.

When it comes to taking the Chapter 7 means test, it’s important to understand that there are two parts to the test.