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Guest column: How to stand up to the art of the bully

After just a few weeks we can see clearly how Mr. Trump’s “Art of the Deal” works. His…

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Guest column: How you can help people without a home

I help deliver donated food, clothes, and propane to people living in the woods near China Hat Road.…

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Commentary: More infants are dying in states with abortion bans

Two new studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association drive home the devastating effects abortion bans…

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Guest column: Need some quiet breaks, with good books?

Anyone paying attention to national news may feel the need for a break. If a break for you…

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Commentary: Here’s how the Trump administration can curb housing costs

One reason American voters handed the country’s reins back to President Donald Trump was the extreme inflation in…

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Commentary: Ethical dilemmas of AI need illumination

It is the stuff of science fiction: artificial intelligence mimicking human thought. Is that a good thing or…

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Commentary: J.D. Vance is playing a dangerous legal game

The federal district courts have been standing up to Donald Trump’s illegal executive actions, blocking or pausing multiple…

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Guest column: Fix Our Forests Act is a lifeline for Oregon

Wildfire season in Oregon is no longer just a summer concern — it is an ever-growing financial and…

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Commentary: Cellphones are too often distractions and not tools

In today’s digital age, the ubiquitous presence of cellphones has transformed them into essential tools for communication, information…

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Commentary: Let parents and teachers make decisions about cellphones in schools

Should kids have access to smartphones in school? Some argue the smartphone problem leads to distraction. Others say…

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