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Marking the Anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021

These rioters were believers of Trump’s Big Lie.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Republican Party's brand has become toxic as the GOP remains shackled to Donald Trump, too afraid to speak out against him for fear of alienating Trump’s base.

Let's not reward their cowardice.

Book Review: The Real Anthony Fauci
written by best-selling author, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

I encourage everyone with questions on the ever-changing directives from Dr. Fauci (re: the pandemic) to read Kennedy's book "The Real Anthony Fauci ...Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" and educate themselves on facts -- not fears or politics.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently, Mr. Kennedy, chairman of Children's Defense Organization, made arrangements to have his publisher, Skyhorse forward me a copy of his best-selling book referenced above for me to write a review.

The task at first was daunting until I came to the realization that people needed common sense information.

Key Disability Services in Salem

Salem offers a range of support services for residents and families with disabilities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Six Oregon nonprofits are currently seeking Gannett Foundation grants to help improve accessibility and help people with disabilities, as well as other vulnerable segments of the population, the Statesman Journal reports.

Just last year, Gannett helped nonprofits fundraise over $3 million and provided over $2 million nationally in grants.

Unique Ways to Save Money in the New Year

Your improved financial future is at your fingertips!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Even if you haven’t ever been a “saver,” and money is tight, with the coming of a new year, it’s a great time to change poor financial habits. Keep reading if you need some tips to help you with this goal.

Here you can find some unique ways to save more in the New Year.

Sen. Manchin Dooms Build Better Act`s Passage Including Climate Provisions

He objected to parts of the BBB Act that the oil and gas industry opposed.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - On Fox News Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that he could not support President Biden’s $2.2 trillion Build Back Better Act, including a $555 billion package of tax credits, grants and other policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions, thereby all but dooming its passage.

It seems appropriate that Manchin chose Fox News to make his announcement.

Oregon Reports 49 More COVID-19 Deaths

Oregon reports 883 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 49 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The 49 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon raise the state’s death toll to 5,469.

20,015 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state immunization registry (Dec. 13), of that total, 1,396 were initial doses, 1,479 were second doses and 6,925 were third doses and booster doses.

Trump`s Role in Vaccination Resistance

Believers of false statements "are highest among unvaccinated adults, Republicans, and those living in rural areas."

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - From the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., Trump and the Trumpified GOP have publicly minimized its seriousness with dire consequences.

Since February 2020, Trump has declared at least 38 times that COVID-19 is either going to disappear or is currently disappearing.

Celebrate All Our Rights

Peace affirms human rights, and human rights affirm peace.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - December 10, 2021 marks the 73rd anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year also marks the 5th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Peace (DRP).

The UDHR and the DRP share the same ultimate goal: achieving world peace based on universal respect for human rights.

Choose the River

Janessa Gans Wilder found her centering force in the midst of a war zone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This holiday season, in a world that feels increasingly conflicted what centering force helps us maintain our inner sense of wellbeing, our faith in a better future?

...the most powerful force of all: the force of life.

COVID Deaths in Oregon Continue to Mount

Cases of COVID-19 are far more common in unvaccinated people.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 31 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,299.

OHP also reported 945 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 397,421 as of 12:01 a.m. today.