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Two Democrats and 50 Republicans Doom Voting Rights Legislation

Once upon a time, voting rights was a bi-partisan issue.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - On a party line vote, the House of Representatives on January 13 passed "Freedom to Vote: John 3 R. Lewis Act" that combines the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Amendment Act.

However, the democrats in the Senate did not have the votes to change the filibuster rule to allow passage by a simple majority.

Oregon Protects and Expands Access to Legal Abortion

On the 49th, and possibly final, Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Oregon is protecting and expanding access to abortion.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At a time when abortion access is systematically being dismantled across the nation and reproductive rights are at risk like never before, Oregon is one of the few states in the country continuing to protect and expand access to abortion.

The legal right to an abortion has never been enough when millions in the U.S. can’t access it.

What to Do If You Suspect A Debt Collections Scam

Keep your cool and deal with creditors head held high.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are like many of us, you might have gotten a call or an email from someone claiming to be from a debt collection agency at some point. Maybe you are even dealing with this right now.

But is this person trying to scam you, or are they telling the truth?

Oregon`s COVID Death Toll is Now 5,893

Oregon reports 28,037 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 911, which is 51 more than yesterday (1/17).

There are 152 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is four more than yesterday.

Bringing Home Spc. Darrien M. Utley

~OBITUARY~ Photos by Q Madp

(SALEM, Ore.) - Darrien M. Utley was born May 30, 2000 to Dennis Utley and Shannon Spence. Darrien passed away on December 31, 2021.

Darrien attended Chiloquin HS and graduated in 2019 at Falcon Heights Academy. He joined the United States Army in July 2019.

Mixing Sporting Events and Politics

Sports figures have views they have earned the right to express

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sporting events have been seen as virtually sacred by many. The roar of the crowd, the level of athleticism only few can achieve being expressed, and the countless traditions practiced add up to a unique sector of society.

There is a saying that sports and politics should not mix.

The Annual American Whitewash

Each January I think of how I can honor the words and message of my hero the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - These days is it a mistake to bring up the storied practices of racism in the United States.

The identification and labeling of the plain view prejudice and nefarious dog whistles calling back to histories of white privilege nostalgia are frequently met with a strong backlash.

Oregon Gas Prices Climb due to Rising Crude Prices

Oregon has fifth-largest weekly jump in the country

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices. Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing prices here to rise faster than the national average.

For the week, the national average for regular climbs a penny to $3.30 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps seven cents to $3.90.

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.