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Damascus Lives!!!!

I am pleased to report that on May 1, the Appellate Court of the State of Oregon unanimously decided favorably on behalf of James De Young in his lawsuit, James De Young vs Governor Kate Brown, the State of Oregon, Clackamas County and the City of Damascus. The Court has nullified the disincorporation vote of […]
Written by James De Young May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Big Oil goes Big Green

Oil companies give billions to climate alarmists, but hardly a dime to climate realists Climate alarmists often accuse skeptics, like myself and independent groups like the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and Heartland Institute, of being in the pay of Big Oil. This is completely false – the Big Lie repeated so often that people […]
Written by David Wojick May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Elephant Samson Has Fun In The Sun With A Pool Party

Spring weather is making waves in Portland this week, and so is zoo elephant family Spring has finally sprung at the Oregon Zoo, and one resident in particular is diving in headfirst — trunk and all. Samson, the 20-year-old male of the Asian elephant family, made a splash this week in the pool at Elephant […]
Written by Hova Najarian May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

For Such a Time as This

The Bible is full of stories of real people who faced real challenges. One such account is that of a young Jewish girl named Esther. After her parents died she was raised by her cousin, Mordecai [more-dah-kye]. She lived in the Persian capital city of Susa about 500 years before Christ. Hers is a remarkable […]
Written by Marlon Furtado May 5, 2019May 5, 2019

Playing It Safe: Oregon Zoo To Host ‘Safe Kids Day,’ May 4

Zoo teams up with Safe Kids Portland Metro to educate kids, families on safe play For kids, summer is traditionally a time for play, with activities like swimming, skateboarding and riding bikes. To make sure the risk of injuries doesn’t rise with the temperatures, some simple safety measures can help. On Saturday, May 4, the […]
Written by Hova Najarian May 4, 2019May 4, 2019

Target pushes for U.S. government to punish churches and Christian business owners

Over 1.5 million families have pledged to stop shopping at Target since it announced it would allow men to enter women’s dressing rooms and bathrooms, putting women and children in danger of sexual assault. AFA has made it clear since the boycott began that our worries do not stem from fear of the transgender community, […]
Written by American Family Association May 4, 2019May 4, 2019

Florida Legislature Gives 18,000 More Children the Chance for a Great Education

This week, the Florida legislature passed a bill that would create a scholarship program for lower-income families called the Family Empowerment Scholarship. The Family Empowerment Scholarship will provide lower-income children with scholarships equal to 95% of the state portion of funding to school districts. The Family Empowerment Scholarship is expected to be signed into law […]
Written by Kathryn Hickok May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Secretary of State Auditors Win National Award for Audit on Foster Care

The National State Auditors Association (NSAA) announced today that the Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division has won the Excellence in Accountability Award for its audit of Oregon’s foster care system. The purpose of the audit, issued in January of 2018, was to determine necessary changes and improvements that the Department of Human Services (DHS) […]
Written by Press Release May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

The Presidential Prayer Team to Host the Largest Online Prayer Event in US History on the 2019 National Day of Prayer

The Presidential Prayer Team, the national, nonpartisan prayer ministry for America and its leaders, announced today that it will host the largest online prayer event in the nation’s history on the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2019. The event will allow participants to unite online and pray together for the leadership of our […]
Written by Press Release May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

A Trio of Terrible Bills for Oregon Employers

Apparently, there is no limit to the Oregon legislature’s disdain for businesses and other employers. This disdain is demonstrated in three bills that seek to saddle employers with expensive mandates and expansive regulations that will smother job opportunities, stifle employment growth, and do little improve the everyday lives of most working Oregonians. Paid family leave […]
Written by Eric Fruits, Ph.D April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

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