Hands Up Gets People To Talk
Hands Up has much to say about civil discourse This blog space has very little to do with shouting, “Hands up!” The blog is mainly focused...
Tag: Oregon
Our Nation’s Future Is Up To Us
We Can Build A Better Future With the passing of the winter solstice, our longest night of the season is behind us and it’s time...
A Legislator Should Not Manipulate An Election
A Georgia Legislator Is Accused Of Voter Registration Manipulation A legislator is running for Governor in Georgia. The Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, is running...
Vacation From Politics Emphasizes Common Values
Summer vacation Do you want a vacation from politics? I’ve heard from many that they’re simply tired of the news with all of its vitriol...
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...
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...
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...
Careless Thinking Is Washington’s New Normal
Careless actions monopolize the news Have you ever been careless? If you’re anything like me, I assume you have. When we’re careless, mistakes are made,...
Vote Advantage Belongs To The People
Vote advantage may cause fear Some have asked what vote advantage would occur if a single state adopted Equal Voice Voting (EVV). They frame the...
Vote Margins Capture Our Attention
Recent vote margins make the news Vote margins are a concern in every election. It’s not enough to say this or that candidate won. The...