Election Systems Widen The Political Divide
The political divide we know There is a divide in our nation’s political landscape. That’s not news as everyone is suffering through the vitriol language...
The Truth Of Presidential Elections
The importance of truth All of us want to hear the truth. Fiction is entertaining but beyond storytelling, truth matters. Rex Tillerson, the former U.S....
Midterm Turnout Perspectives
Is midterm voting exciting? We are in the midst of midterm primaries. It must be a busy time not only for the various candidates and...
Nurses Exemplify Heroism For Politics
National Nurses Week Have you ever needed a nurse? Of course you have. If you’re a living human being, you needed a nurse from the...
Teachers Teach The Power Of Voting
A bias for teachers In the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit a bias in favor of those who teach. My bias favors anyone...
A Political Mistake Promises Dire Consequences
A political party mistake Mistakes happen all the time. Sadly, I must report that the Oregon Democratic Party (DPO) is actively making a mistake that...
Earth Day Reminds Us Of Our Variety
Variety on Earth Day Earth Day, celebrated this past Sunday, moved me to consider the variety of nature. Mother Earth’s natural abundance truly is amazing...
Being Fair In Politics Allows Minority Voices
Winning isn’t always fair Our nation’s politics seem to push against being fair in favor of quick solutions. The left pushes against the right and...
Presidential Election 2016: The Rest Of The Story
Paul Harvey was a story teller Years ago, Paul Harvey, a radio broadcaster, regaled us with behind-the-scenes segments called, “The rest of the story.” The...
A Cancer Is Attacking Our Presidential Elections
The winner-takes-all cancer There is a cancer that is ever-present during our presidential elections. It’s an insidious invasion that is often ignored or not even...