EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Category: Op-Ed
OPINION: What Freedom Means to Me – What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen and celebrate independence?
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the state of federal government and the 4th of July holiday, I took a prompt that NPR sent out to readers “What does Freedom Mean to You?” and…
How Can 4th of July Parade be “Apolitical?” Censorship of Entries in Manzanita’s “hometown” Independence Day Parade
By Laura Swanson The Manzanita 4th of July parade was shorter than usual this year – the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue trucks were called out just as the parade was beginning….
WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU? I’ve been thinking … Liberty to me
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the state of federal government and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I took a prompt that NPR sent out to readers “What does Freedom Mean to You?” and…
INDIVISIBLE TILLAMOOK COAST: The largest betrayal of the American people. Period.
Reality: The fascist bill was expected to pass. The R’s control Congress. The resistance made them work hard. Big bribes were given to some Rs in Congress to gain votes for the…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Sine Die—and the World’s Most Awkward Diplomatic Standoff (Only with Paper Towels)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU? Remember: Freedom
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the state of federal government and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I took a prompt that NPR sent out to readers “What does Freedom Mean to You?” and…
OP/ED: Manzanita’s Budget -A Look Behind The Numbers
By Randy Kugler The past few years have brought many changes to those who call Manzanita home. One means to measure our quality of life and community health can be found in…
Support for Christy Kay for NCRD Board
I enthusiastically support Christy Kay for NCRD board. We who know her know that nothing matters more to Christy than the well-being of this community and all of its people, especially young…
“I Pledge Allegiance” … We Take an Oath
By Patty Rinehart Many of us remember standing in classrooms at the beginning of our school day to recite the pledge of allegiance–hand over heart. I went to find out about this…