EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three part series. See below for link to Part 1. (Photo caption – Immigrants to the United States greet the Statue of Liberty…
Category: Op-Ed
WHAT NOW? The time is now to love
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer shared some thoughts about the historic election, and asked the question “What now?” and asked for readers thoughts about what they think comes next. Now is not…
ON IMMIGRATION Series: “The New Colossus” and Regan to Trump and Miller et al. (Part 1 of 3)
By Vic Affolter “The New Colossus” sonnet embedded in the bronze plaque on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in 1903 became a symbol of our county’s welcome to immigrants….
What Now? Share Your Thoughts on What You Want to See from Our Government…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer shared some thoughts about the historic election, and asked the question “What now?” and asked for readers thoughts about what they think comes next. Now is not…
Historic Election Leads to “What Now?”
EDITOR’S NOTE: My friend and fellow journalist Joanne Rideout shared this on her personal Facebook page, and I reached out and asked to share it on the Pioneer. Now is not the…
PEACE
I was having breakfast at a restaurant in Klamath Falls the morning of November 4th post Election Day. On the way out, the waitress said “Have a wonderful day.” And I…
Who Are You Bringing to the Polls?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Or the Oregon Version – Who Are You Really Voting For? Since we don’t go to the polls, and have the luxury of voting in our own homes. This…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: So, a U.S. Senator Climbed Into My Car…
Three members of Congress, one rainy Oregon afternoon, and a side of politics you won’t see in a campaign ad. By State Representative Cyrus Javadi Two days until Election Day. If…
Five reasons for voting Yes on Rockaway Beach Charter Amendment Measure 29-187
By Rockaway Beach Mayor Charles McNeilly Five reasons for voting Yes on Rockaway Beach Charter Amendment Measure 29-187 are: It affirms local control. The amendment expressly recognizes Rockaway Beach’s Oregon “home…
LETTER TO EDITOR: SUPPORT JAVADI
Lately I’ve been receiving unsolicited text messages presumably from Max Sherman’s campaign, with clumsy attempts to find fault with Rep. Cyrus Javadi. These texts try desperately to tie him to and blame…
