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Vlad the Conqueror Reflects on His Glory

Satire Blending Imaginary Thoughts with Historical Facts

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Striding masterfully through St. George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, Vlad the Conqueror pondered his role as a Man of Destiny.

“It’s not easy to measure up to the past leaders of Russia,” he brooded.

Disconnecting War from Its Consequences

Rev. Nathan Baxter called on the nation’s leaders to “not become the evil we deplore.” (Memorial Service for 9/11/2001)

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Twenty-two years ago, Congress put sanity up for a vote. Sanity lost in the House, 420-1. It lost in the Senate, 98-0.

Barbara Lee’s lone vote for sanity remains a tiny light of courageous hope flickering in a chaotic world.

Thacker Pass, An Archaeological Perspective

We want to do better, but we’re doing the worst possible thing. And sometimes we confuse the two.

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - Austin Ringelstein joined the U.S. Navy before 911. After, he wound up on the bomb squad, defusing munitions in Iraq.

Now he's on a "bomb squad" of a different kind: helping to defuse the "bombs" of failure to consult and its resulting disharmony at Thacker Pass and beyond.

Another Report of Child Sexual Abuses by Catholic Church Clergy

There is a statute of limitations on bringing a lawsuit for clergy sexual abuse in most states.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Illinois Attorney General has issued a report that 1,997 children in Illinois were sexually abused by 451 Catholic priests and religious brothers.

The Roman Catholic Church has engaged in a systematic effort to shield predator priests dating back several decades.

The Power of Nonviolence: Myths and Reality

A thoughtful analysis of the ways we wage conflict and the destructive or constructive outcomes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A commonly held myth is that war concludes well with peace. In fact, conflict research shows that the losing side may accept defeat in a public-facing manner, only to fester and plot to get revenge later.

Violence and war generally lead to further violence and war.

The Fight to Save Thacker Pass
Peehee Muhu: Rotten Moon

Power concedes nothing without a demand.

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - The times offer convulsions of opportunism, greed and power. Perhaps these signs are the remains of a Trumpian legacy, in mindset, as well as resource exploitation.

In a world of “if you want it, take it,” there is plenty of help.

The Ripple Effect How Marijuana Laws Are Impacting Society

Social and legal acceptance of legal cannabis reaches across our country.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The states of California, Oregon and Colorado are leaders in the cannabis movement, but many voter initiatives have changed marijuana (cannabis) prohibition laws, state-by-state, nationwide.

A growing push to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational purposes has recently emerged.

The Transitional Nature of College Athletics

Fewer than 2% of NCAA student-athletes go on to be professional athletes.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Major League Baseball has an elaborate minor league system, while the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) do not.

The NFL, NBA and WNBA draw their talent from colleges and university programs who in turn draw players from high schools.

Audit the Audit

The Oregon marijuana regulation audit doesn’t address flaws in the statutes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - I just read the Secretary of State’s audit of the OLCC’s marijuana regulation. The audit makes some good points, but overall misses the big picture.

When Oregon legalized in 2014, the legislature amended the law passed by voters and created the OLCC regulated growers.

The National Day of Prayer: A New Meaning

"...let us continue praying for this nation that has done so much good in the past."

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Many people know my wonderful husband, Lou is a pastor. Last night, he delivered a message that was very applicable to the National Day of Prayer, but also to how evil prevails today.

I am very proud of Lou for his courage in knowing the true definition of separation of church and state.