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Ninth Circuit Refuses to Hold Facebook Accountable for Working With the Government to Censor, Suppress Disfavored Ideas and Speech

PASADENA, Calif. — In a 2-1 decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by Children’s Health Defense (“CHD”) against Meta Platforms for restricting CHD’s posts, fundraising, and advertising on Facebook following communications between Meta and federal government officials. The Rutherford Institute had filed an amicus brief in Children’s Health Defense v. […]
Written by John W. Whitehead September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Opinion: Rising Costs and Diminishing Returns

The Oregon Legislature has mandated that large utilities deliver 100% emissions-free electricity by 2040. Since coal and natural gas account for more than 45% of Oregon’s electricity generation, replacing those fuels with emission-free alternatives will be difficult. Moreover, the closer Oregon gets to 100% reduction, the more expensive it will get. This challenge stems from […]
Written by Brittany Hjelte September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

God’s Florist Shop

God would make a great florist. He designed among flowers a variety of shapes, fragrances, and various colors. He made them fragile enough to be crushed with a boot, yet strong enough to withstand heavy rains and pelting hail. God planted at least three gardens: Garden of Eden – “The Lord God planted a garden […]
Written by Marlon Furtado September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Opinion: It’s time to talk about the CDC’s vaccine recommendations

In the span of a week, two significant events shifted not only the national conversation but also the political landscape. Tucker Carlson’s interview with siblings Calley and Casey Means on August 16, 2024, was the first catalyst. In just over two hours, Calley, a successful industry lobbyist, and Casey, a Stanford-trained surgeon, convincingly implicated the […]
Written by Health Freedom Institute September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Opinion: Why the Political Establishment Won’t Touch the Chronic Disease Issue

09/04/2024 – Mises Wire – Connor O’Keeffe Two weeks ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign for president. In his nearly hour-long speech explaining the decision, Kennedy highlighted what he sees as the three biggest issues facing the United States. The first two—the threat to free speech and the danger of the war in […]
Written by Dr. James Lyons- Weiler September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Opinion: With Declining Enrollments, Why Is Portland Building Bigger High Schools?

The modernization of Benson Polytechnic High School is nearing completion. Originally budgeted for $202 million in 2016 and funded by a voter-approved bond in 2017, the scope of the project was subsequently expanded along with the cost. The revised budget, partially paid for through another bond in 2020, was $410 million. Part of the problem […]
Written by Ethan Rohrbach August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Opinion: Why the American Dream Is Just a Dream for Many Urbanites

Cities in Oregon are required to have Urban Growth Boundaries (UGBs). However, those boundaries are not supposed to be permanent limits to urban expansion. UGBs are required to include enough land to allow for adequate housing over a 20-year period. The Portland regional government, known as Metro, is in the process of analyzing the need […]
Written by Seth Bowman August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Buoy 10 and fall salmon seasons‌

Find tips for fishing Buoy 10 and the latest salmon regulation updates for coastal rivers and streams.‌ Tuna fishing has been hot‌ Albacore fishing continues to be good off the Oregon coast. Last week anglers out of Newport and Garibaldi averaged more than six fish each. If you’ve never been tuna fishing, learn more at […]
Written by Press Release August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Opinion: MPOX #FearPorn Peddling on X: Shutterstock Photo of Smallpox Blister Used to Stoke Fears of MPOX

Elon Musk, please address the abuse of X with misinformation like this! Please share and tag everyone on this. #FearPorn !BREAKING Read the X post by the anonymous Fear Porn account “SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)”: 20 seconds later, checking the image with Tineye, we found: “Hands Affected By Smallpox Man Blisters Stock Photo” 2175305821 | Shutterstock Liars […]
Written by Dr. James Lyons- Weiler August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Opinion: Who Owns America? Oligarchs Have Bought Up the American Dream

“The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. You don’t. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. They own all the important land. They own and control the corporations. They’ve long since bought and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the […]
Written by John and Nisha Whitehead August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

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