“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…
Category: Guest Column
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…
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Sleazies – 1st Annual Cabinet Awards
By Butch Freedman Most Incompetent: This was a very difficult selection, as so many of the members qualified. But after careful consideration, the one cabinet member who stands above the rest, despite…