What in the world is North Korea up to now? So much propaganda has been distributed that actual nuclear war is being threatened. On Jan. 6, North Korea claimed to…
Worldwide colony collapse
“Believe it or not, you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat,” wrote Greenpeace. Honeybees are responsible for 80 percent of the…
No, mom and dad, I’m not obeying
I’ve heard it a thousand times by now, been reminded a billion times, and have heard it spoken in a disapproving tone more times than I can count: “Just listen…
Russian straight to rhetoric
International relations between the United States and Russia have come a long way since the days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when threats of full retaliatory responses were being thrown…
Urban agriculture: The answer to farmland loss
It’s easy to see that Portland is changing. Never have I seen so many cranes and buildings under construction or so many cars jam packed onto the highway. Wait times…
The March for Life and its pro-life message
In what could be considered one of the most polarizing issues in the history of the United States, the abortion debate still rages on in our country. On the anniversary…
Nestlé’s proposal in the Cascade Locks
Since moving to Portland five years ago, I’ve spent every summer hiking beautiful mountains, playing in the mud and rain, and swimming in the many natural lakes and rivers. It’s…
Florida, the death penalty, and human dignity
As of Jan. 12, The United States Supreme Court declared Florida’s death penalty system to be unconstitutional. This ruling came during the trial of Timothy Hurst, who was convicted of…
Oregon: the best place to be a woman
Women deserve control over their bodies and reproductive choices without laws imposing on them. For as long as I have been able to comprehend politics, I have heard the debate…
Raising the minimum wage won’t help anyone
“Let’s raise the minimum wage! These workers can’t support their families and need a higher wage!” The people chant. They’re right: People can’t support their families. It’s a tragedy that…
