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OHA Concerned About Omicron Variant

“Pandemic fatigue” contributes to threat of virus via apathy.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The best way to protect yourself against Omicron, or any variant of COVID-19 that is circulating, is to be vaccinated. Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19. Those due for a booster should get it as soon as possible.

Those who are not yet vaccinated should get their first COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

The Climate Crisis After Glasgow

The largest delegation at the conference was the fossil fuel lobbyists.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered a report on climate change predicting that we can no longer stop global warming from intensifying over the next 30 years and the role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed.

The report is described as a “Code Red for Humanity.”

The Carving Shed

I began to realize that for my tribal friends, abuse was an almost constant companion.

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - In one school of thought, positive social outcomes are judged as worthy tradeoffs for historical atrocities.
We believe, in the so called rational universe that we supposedly inhabit, effects must have causes, causes must have effects.

But what if they don't, what then?

Fighting COVID-19 and Stupidity

Ivermectin (a horse de-wormer) is dangerous if ingested by humans.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Between March and this month, Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham promoted the use of Ivermectin.

Like Hydroxychloroquine, there is no scientific evidence that Ivermectin is effective at preventing or treating COVID-19.

Video Highlights Salem PD`s Ineffective Approach To Ongoing TCAPP Rioting

Witnesses say Salem PD did not intervene until after extensive violence by Proud Boys had erupted.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last Tuesday yet another riot broke out on Wolverine Avenue at the unpermitted ‘Church at Planned Parenthood’ (TCAPP) event in Salem, Oregon, marking the second month in a row where violence reached a riot-declaration level.

Several heavily armed Proud Boys and members of the ‘Sons of Liberty’ were working ‘security' for the unpermitted event when they deployed chemical irritants at counter-protesters...

DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences

"Ballot Measure 11 was born during an era when many now misguided practices were ascendant in the criminal justice system."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt testified in support of Oregon Senate Bill 401, which would convert mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.

“Senate Bill 401... simply returns control over sentencing to judges."

Charges Filed After Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Portland Police

Portland police arrested 13 people at the Sept 23 protest.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - During the night of September 23rd, the 118th day of protests in Portland, Oregon, multiple Molotov cocktails were thrown at police in downtown. One exploded near the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW Main Street.

The resulting explosion caused a Portland Police officer’s boot to catch fire.

Drug Treatment and Decriminalization Initiative Qualified for Oregon Ballot

Measure 110 would reduce disparities in drug arrests by 95%

(SALEM, Ore.) - Measure 110 is designed to establish a more humane, equitable and effective approach to drugs in Oregon. It expands access to drug addiction treatment, paid for with help from marijuana tax revenue.

As part of a shift to a health-based approach to addiction, Measure 110 reduces criminal penalties for drug possession. It does not legalize any drugs.

U.S Members of Congress Move to Block Israeli Annexation of Palestinian West Bank Territories

The Free Palestine Movement comments on the positive move for peace and justice by U.S. Congress

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - The Free Palestine Movement accepts the positive statement by twelve members of the U.S. Congress to condition aid to "Israel" on blocking annexation of territories in the Palestinian West Bank.

It is a gesture in the right direction, and we support it as such. However, we caution that it is a very small step and that much more is needed to restore justice.

A Recession, Protests and a Pandemic: Trying to Reconcile the Irreconcilable

The University of Washington model projects 145,000 deaths from COVID-19 by August 2020.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On May 8, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom started reopening the California economy. On May 25, after the Memorial Day weekend, California had its highest one-day total of 2,565 new positive COVID-19 cases.

There were similar spikes in many other states due to re-openings and the disregard of social distancing and wearing of masks over the long holiday weekend.