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Read more about the article Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority
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Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority

Once celebrated for its natural beauty and pioneering spirit, Oregon now finds itself plagued by deep, worsening crises that no local lawmaker can fix as these are brought on by…

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July 15, 2025
Read more about the article A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience
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A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience

Joseph Rice was recently elected as the new Chair of the Josephine County Republican Party, ushering in a promising new chapter for local conservatives. Mr. Rice brings with him a…

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July 2, 2025
Read more about the article How Media Slant’s Stories to Their Preferred Outcomes
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How Media Slant’s Stories to Their Preferred Outcomes

Using AI like ChatGPT, I provided a few basic facts and asked it to write a news story based on those facts. Then, I asked it to rewrite the same…

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June 23, 2025
Read more about the article John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints
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John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints

As you may have recently read, Commissioner John West has had the final ethics complaint against him officially dismissed. In fact, every single complaint lodged against him has been thrown…

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June 19, 2025
Read more about the article The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County
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The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County

I put together some numbers to illustrate a point. Some time ago, a few people argued that the Republican voter block in Josephine County was too small compared to the…

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June 18, 2025
Read more about the article Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input
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Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input

At last night's Grants Pass City forum, if my understanding is correct, Jeromy from U-Turn for Christ announced they have secured the lease for the Vine Street property. This comes…

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June 10, 2025
Read more about the article Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter
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Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter

There are a couple of key differences in the newly proposed Josephine County Charter. First, the county would no longer be designated as an "agent of the state," but rather…

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June 9, 2025
Read more about the article What Does It Truly Mean to Be a Republican?
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What Does It Truly Mean to Be a Republican?

In today’s complex political climate, we must ask: what truly defines someone as a Republican or a Democrat? Is it simply party registration, or is it a matter of values,…

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June 8, 2025
Read more about the article Homeless – Request Q&A Live Session with Our City Leaders
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Homeless – Request Q&A Live Session with Our City Leaders

Please email Our City Council, Mayor and City Manager urging them to hold a public Questions and Answers forum. Addresses are listed below with a sample letter you can use.…

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May 31, 2025
Read more about the article Oregon Local & State Government – Misplaced Outrage: Putting Priorities into Perspective
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Oregon Local & State Government – Misplaced Outrage: Putting Priorities into Perspective

Oregon is failing in some of the most critical areas affecting the daily lives of its citizens. From a deteriorating public school system to some of the highest rates of…

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May 30, 2025
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