By Jim Heffernan I find it very strange that a song that came out in 1973 became an anthem for me somewhere around 2015. The song is “An American Tune” and it…
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MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Rot Runs Deep, Very Deep
“We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we can’t have both.” – Louis Brandeis By Marc C. Johnson…
THE SCOUT REPORT: Toxic Masculinity
By Jim Heffernan Finding truth is difficult. Contrasting messages swirl about continuously. Inspired by the book, “The Scout Mindset” by Julia Galef, I’ve volunteered to be a scout for the community. I…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: I Was Wrong About Abortion
Sometimes Changing Your Mind Is the Principled Thing By State Representative Cyrus Javadi From the moment I first considered running for office in 2022 until now, I have been asked, now and…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Remembering Gaylord Nelson
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” – Gaylord Nelson By Marc C. Johnson It’s Earth…
VIEW FROM HERE: The Weight of Borrowed Righteousness
By Roland Lee Hughes I see reports that our president will be hosting a reading of the Bible beginning today, April 21st. And I see the passage chosen for him specifically: 2…
Guest Column: Oregon should be a sanctuary for potlucks
A call for relaxation of Oregon’s heavy-handed potluck law. EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s more on Watt’s crusade – Oregon is the least friendly state in the country regarding potlucks and other traditional food-sharing…
WELLNESS: From Woo Woo to Woo Hoo!
What if improving focus, reducing stress, and strengthening emotional regulation did not require a major life overhaul, but just five minutes a day? By Michelle Jenck, M Ed I recently came across…
The Salmonberry (Trail) is Blooming
By Lynnee Jacks If you’re feeling restless and uncertain about the state of things, take a walk. Listen to the birds and let it rain a little on your bare skin. Take…
Finding Ways Through Difficult Times
“Bullet the Blue Sky.” In the howling wind comes a stinging rain See it driving nails Into the souls on the tree of pain U2 By Deb Montgomery I was in my…