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Oregon Food Bank Responds to Measure 111 and More Anti-hunger Victories

“Our communities showed up to support the kind of policy changes that address hunger at its roots.”

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "This election was a critical moment for voters to address hunger and its root causes at the ballot box.

"Our communities are reeling from ongoing pandemic impacts and the rising cost of food and housing."

The Top Coffee Destinations in America

Some spots have turned coffee-making into an art form.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Coffee is ingrained in US culture. It is as American as apple pie, Halloween, and denim blue jeans.

The nation might have been late to finding coffee, but it undoubtedly transformed the bean scene across the world for the better.

Pioneer Jews of the West

In 1492, all practicing Jews were expelled from Spain.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Amazing but true: The first European settlers in what is now the USA weren’t English Puritans or French fur trappers but Sephardic Jews. Before the Mayflower sailed to America, Jews had fled the Spanish Inquisition and settled in what is now Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Although they were eventually absorbed into the mainstream culture, they built a real Jewish life here.

Patriarchy in India is Beginning to Crumble

Enlightenment is not the exclusive province of male Brahmins.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - In the Vedic tradition of India the feminine side of creation is given equal importance to the masculine.

Unfortunately, centuries of colonial domination have made Indian society as male dominated as the West is. Fortunately, women in India are now developing a strong feminist movement to change this.

Harm Reduction in Drug/Fentanyl Tsunami Exposed in NY - What Took So Long?

Hopefully, the New York Post will further their investigations of "zombieland".

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - For several years, I have been exposing and reporting on the very dangerous agenda of the promotion of illegal drug use under the guise of "harm reduction."

The profiteers pushing poisoning of people with illegal drugs softened the term to "safe consumption sites."

Honoring the Memory and Legacy of Michael D. Meyers

Michael D. Meyers ~ RIP
January 12, 1950 - September 16, 2022

(HOLLYWOOD, Calif.) - It is with deep sadness and sorrowful hearts that we announce Michael D. Meyers now walks among our ancestors.

Not enough people today are aware that the true “founding fathers” of cannabis freedom in the U.S. are Michael Meyers and Jack Herer. This we should all know.

5 Packing Tips for a First-Time Air Traveler

These five tips will make your experience a little smoother and a little easier.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Air travel can be stressful and time consuming, but when done right it can also be an exciting adventure and new experience to draw on in the future.

Air travel isn’t difficult but it takes a bit of preparation.

Wildfire Near Oakridge Still Burning After Over 75 Days

The wildfires in Oregon are not "over".

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon's Cedar Creek fire has been burning since August 1st. As of 5:30 a.m. today, there are 301 firefighting personnel working to contain the wildfire, east of Eugene. The fire remains at 127,283 acres and 55% contained.

Expected fire behavior is best described as... smoldering.

Portland Man Killed When Over 45 Vehicles Crash on I-5

One fatality and 4 subjects were transported to area hospitals.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Preliminary estimates of involved vehicles are 15 to 20 Commercial Motor Vehicles and 45 passenger vehicles with one confirmed fatality.

Interstate 5 southbound was completely blocked with a detour in place and remained closed most of the day.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-7233

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Statistics show that one-in-four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, and every year nearly 5.3 million incidents of intimate partner violence occur among U.S. women aged 18 and older. This is simply intolerable.

If you are dealing with abuse or witnessing abuse in your household, please don’t ignore it.