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Hemp Compounds Prevent COVID Infection in Human Cells

Oregon State University showed that CBDA and CBGA prevented infection of human epithelial cells.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research via a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.

"Our data show CBDA and CBGA are effective against the two variants we looked at, and we hope that trend will extend to other existing and future variants.”

The Annual American Whitewash

Each January I think of how I can honor the words and message of my hero the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - These days is it a mistake to bring up the storied practices of racism in the United States.

The identification and labeling of the plain view prejudice and nefarious dog whistles calling back to histories of white privilege nostalgia are frequently met with a strong backlash.

Oregon Legislature Takes on Houseless Issue in Capitol City

Rep. Hoy filed two Bills to address critical local funding & houseless needs for city of Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently appointed state Representative Chris Hoy (D-Salem) filed two Legislative Concepts today to help address the growing houselessness needs for City of Salem residents and to bring much-needed funding for the city’s public safety services.

Right now, Salem faces a shelter shortage.

Grand Ronde Woman Killed in Head-on Crash

The crash closed Hwy22W for about 7 hours.

(WILLAMINA, Ore.) - Just after 7:00 a.m. today, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9.

A westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by 34-year old Elisabeth Robin of Grand Ronde, crossed over into oncoming lanes for unknown reasons...

Destroying Democracy: China in Hong Kong

The new face of Hong Kong is direct Chinese intervention.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On July 1, 1997 the United Kingdom formally handed Hong Kong over to China under an agreement that was supposed to give Hong Kong 50 years of autonomy: “one country, two systems,” Deng Xiaoping promised.

That same year, students and professors at the University of Hong Kong erected a statue, called “Pillar of Shame,” to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen massacre.

Oregon Gas Prices Climb due to Rising Crude Prices

Oregon has fifth-largest weekly jump in the country

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices. Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing prices here to rise faster than the national average.

For the week, the national average for regular climbs a penny to $3.30 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps seven cents to $3.90.

Marking the Anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021

These rioters were believers of Trump’s Big Lie.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Republican Party's brand has become toxic as the GOP remains shackled to Donald Trump, too afraid to speak out against him for fear of alienating Trump’s base.

Let's not reward their cowardice.

Making Streets Safer Through Vision Zero

The streets of yesterday just aren’t designed for today’s society.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Vision Zero Action Plan of Portland Oregon is a blueprint for how cities can make their streets safer for both motorists and pedestrians.

The goal of this initiative is to eliminate traffic deaths and serious accidents.

Book Review: The Real Anthony Fauci
written by best-selling author, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

I encourage everyone with questions on the ever-changing directives from Dr. Fauci (re: the pandemic) to read Kennedy's book "The Real Anthony Fauci ...Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" and educate themselves on facts -- not fears or politics.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently, Mr. Kennedy, chairman of Children's Defense Organization, made arrangements to have his publisher, Skyhorse forward me a copy of his best-selling book referenced above for me to write a review.

The task at first was daunting until I came to the realization that people needed common sense information.

The Real Vaccine

Poetry by William Hathaway

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - "Beneath your terror and turmoil lies the tranquility of the transcendent.

"You’re trapped on the surface mind, tossed by the waves.
Now dive to the depths and merge with me.

"...Come on down, look around,
here is where your Self is found.”