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Ten Career Paths for Those With A Master of Social Work

For those considering pursuing an MSW degree and social work career, here are some fantastic job opportunities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many career opportunities once you have your MSW degree, and you can choose your path based on what you're passionate about.

Although those working in the social work industry aren't typically in it for the money, you can still become incredibly successful. Social work professions provide job security, as the sector is unlikely to become automated as some other ones are.

Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno Responds to Circuit Court Ruling on Voters` Pamphlet

"I still believe 5 p.m. is 5 p.m. and we will appeal the ruling," said Secretary Clarno

(SALEM, Ore.) - In light of today’s decision by the Marion County Circuit Court, Secretary of State Bev Clarno has announced she will accept the Voters’ Pamphlet statement from the Oregon Republican Party that was filed after the 5 p.m. deadline on August 25.

All political parties are afforded an equal opportunity to include a statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet, but are required to file the statement before the deadline.

Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump`s New Pandemic Guru

The U.S. has 4% of the wold’s population,
but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
With deaths from the virus approaching 200,000.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Dr. Scott Atlas is Trump’s new pandemic adviser. Dr. Atlas is a neuroradiologist with no background in epidemiology or infectious diseases.

Yet Trump has embraced this new adviser because Dr. Atlas argues that the role of government is not to stamp out the virus but to protect our most vulnerable citizens and then let the rest of us get infected until “herd immunity” is reached.

FDA Meets to Reformulate OxyContin

Why is the FDA holding an "emergency meeting" on the reformulation of OxyContin?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - September 10 and 11 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST), the FDA will be holding an advisory committee meeting via an online teleconferencing platform.

The committee will discuss the results of required "post marketing studies" on the reformulation of OxyContin extended-release tablets, manufactured by Purdue Pharma.

Quick Blackjack Tips for Beginners

Stuck at home and want to polish some skills? Read on!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Want to learn how to fool the pros and play like the big guys? Check out these beginner tips to avoid novice mistakes.

Anticipate rule changes: A common variation is for the dealer to reveal every other card dealt, allowing for fellow gamblers to see it. Ask about the method before playing.

On the Trump National Convention

There is no Platform as Trump never had a set of principals and the Republican Party has lost theirs.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The Republican Party has become Trump’s party. The Trump National Convention was Trump’s attempt to rewrite the history of his failed presidency with a tsunami of untruths.

No Convention speaker mentioned the unchecked police brutality against people of color in this country, the peaceful protests, police reform, or the Black Lives Matter movement.

Murderers for Trump

The Trump machine is on a crime spree right now and intends to keep him in office by any means necessary.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The shooting war has started.

Every act of violence committed by those who say they oppose Trump is actually an act supportive of Trump.

In my town, Portland, Oregon, there is a fresh murder and the victim has been tentatively identified as wearing the identifiers of Patriot Prayer, an armed violent far right group supporting Trump.

As I write the killing is being investigated as a homicide.

American Workers Have Been Given a Raw Deal Throughout the Trump Era

A 2019 study reported that 44% of American workers earned a median annual pay of $17,950 per year.

(ALBANY, NY) - Although Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that American workers are “thriving” during his presidency, this contention rings hollow.

Even in the years before the pandemic, when Trump claimed he had created “the greatest economy in history,” American workers were left far behind.

Trump Attempts to Sabotage Mail-in-Voting

Postmaster General DeJoy is conducting a sweeping Postal Service reorganization.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump is behind in most polls and he knows that if he loses the election, as a private citizen, he will be exposed to federal and state criminal prosecution. Because of the pandemic, the safe and secure means to vote is by mail.

Thus, Trump is openly and unashamedly attempting to sabotage the postal service to slow down the mail so as to discourage voting or delay the delivery of ballots too late to be counted.

An Open Letter to the National Democratic Leadership

America can become a better, more equal, more respect-worthy nation that fulfills its promises.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - When Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his VP pick, Donald Trump immediately began criticizing her as being too far left.

I hope the leadership of the Democratic Party does not decide that this criticism of Trump’s needs to be answered by pressuring her to move further toward the center.