Bubonic Plague, the bacterial infection that killed tens of millions of Europeans in the 14th century, is still around today. Also known as “the Black Death,” the disease claimed the lives of more than 100 million people throughout the Byzantine empire back in the 6th century. Today, the disease exists primarily in wildlife such as […]
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Oregon State Rep. E. Werner Reschke Is Reportedly Facing A ‘Formal Complaint’ Over Remarks First Reported By Right Wing Watch
In January, Republican state Rep. E. Werner Reschke appeared on Christian nationalist Jason Rapert’s “Save The Nation” program to discuss his role as the new Oregon state chair of Rapert’s National Association of Christian Lawmakers organization, a collection of right-wing state legislators and activists dedicated to electing “godly leaders in our nation at every level” […]
Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $62 million in damages to homeowners affected by 2020 wildfires
(NaturalNews) An Oregon jury has ruled that utility company PacifiCorp must pay a minimum of $62 million in damages to homeowners affected by the devastating… Source Views: 0
Oregon lawmakers move to undo part of drug decriminalization law
A group of Oregon Democrats will introduce a bill in the upcoming state legislative session to undo parts of a landmark drug decriminalization law, citing rising overdoses. Measure 110, passed by a ballot referendum in 2020, eliminated criminal charges for possessing small amounts of any drug. Possessing less than a gram of heroin, for example,… […]
Oregon State Rep. E. Werner Reschke Says Muslims and ‘Godless’ People Unfit to Hold Public Office
In November, the National Association of Christian Lawmakers announced that Republican state Rep. E. Werner Reschke had been named the organization’s “state chair” in Oregon. The National Association of Christian Lawmakers is a collection of right-wing state and federal legislators and religious-right activists dedicated to electing “godly leaders in our nation at every level” for […]
Another win for the Second Amendment: Oregon judge rules that Ballot Measure 114 VIOLATES state constitution
Another win for the Second Amendment: Oregon judge rules that Ballot Measure 114 VIOLATES state constitution A judge in Oregon has ruled that Ballot Measure (BM) 114, a gun safety law approved by voters in November 2022, violates the state’s constitution. In a 44-page decision, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert Raschio blocked BM 114, […]
Democrat Congressional Candidate in Oregon PANICS After She’s Outed as Dominatrix Who Charged Clients $500 Per Hour
Democrat Congressional Candidate in Oregon PANICS After She’s Outed as Dominatrix Who Charged Clients $500 Per Hour Source Views: 0
DUMB MOVE: Oregon extends policy allowing high school students to graduate without having to prove proficiency in English and Math
(NaturalNews) The Oregon Department of Education’s main agency that handles K-12 schooling, the State Board of Education, has extended the elimination of… Source Views: 0
Oregon School Declares Core Skills No Longer Necessary Because Minorities Aren’t Testing Well
School officials in Oregon have decided that proficiency in reading, writing and math are no longer necessary in order to graduate, reasoning that minority children are not testing well and therefore the current standards are “discriminatory”. Yes, really. Oregon students will no longer need to be proficient in reading, writing, and math to graduate. They’re […]
Oregon Middle School Won’t Say if Student Who Attacked Multiple Girls is Transgender
An Oregon middle school where a student was filmed physically attacking a female student will not say if the assailant is transgender. Source Views: 0
Oregon Legalizes Magic Mushrooms
Oregon launches legal psilocybin, known as “magic mushrooms” access to the public – CBS News Source Views: 0
18,000-Year-Old Oregon Rockshelter May Be Oldest North American Site of Human Occupation
In 2021, the Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Pennsylvania was identified as the oldest human occupational site in North America, dated to at least 16,000 years old. In 2022, it was Cooper’s Ferry in Idaho , which was also dated to 16,000 years old. Now, that title might be usurped by Rimrock Draw Rockshelter, which is displaying […]
Oregon state lawmakers pass bill seeking to provide $1K per month to homeless and low-income people
(Natural News) State lawmakers in Oregon passed a bill in January providing $1,000 per month to homeless and low-income people. It would set the stage for the Beaver State’s first foray into universal basic income (UBI) should it become law. SB 603 would establish the People’s Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program to be administered by […]
Oregon Advises Schools To Keep Students’ ‘Gender Identity’ Hidden From Families
Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has recommended school authorities to keep students’ self-proclaimed “gender identities” a secret from parents for maintaining their “confidentiality.” Source Views: 0
At 3.7 Square Miles a Fungus in Eastern Oregon is the Largest Living Organism on Earth
At 3.7 Square Miles a Fungus in Eastern Oregon is the Largest Living Organism on Earth Posted on November 3, 2022 The Key to Life: Evolution of Fungi Directed by Pete Kelly (2022) Film Review According to microscopic fossil evidence,* filaments from fungi mycellium have been present on Earth for roughly half its four billion year […]
Oregon Student Test Scores Plummet After Pandemic Learning Loss
After two years of disruption caused by the pandemic, student test scores fell by nearly 10 percent in math, English, and science, according to data released on Sept. 22 by the Oregon Department of Education. The first large-scale assessment of Oregon students since 2019 shows that as few as one-third of students statewide are reaching […]
Farmers, Realtors Endorse Christine Drazan in Oregon Governor’s Race
Republican Christine Drazan scored the endorsements of two key groups in the state in her bid for Oregon’s governorship — the Oregon Association of Realtors and the Oregon Farm Bureau. Views: 0
Oregon Supermarket Shooting Updates; President Biden Visiting Pennsylvania | NTD Good Morning
Updates on the Sunday shooting in Oregon that left two people dead. A former classmate gave his insight into the behavior and demeanor of the shooter. The names of the victims have been released as well. President Biden is set to speak in Pennsylvania on Aug. 30. The White House says he plans to talk […]
Oregon State Rep. E. Werner Reschke Claims His Comments Were ‘Grossly Taken Out Of Context.’ They Weren’t
Earlier this month, Republican state Rep. E. Werner Reschke appeared on Christian nationalist Jason Rapert’s “Save The Nation” program to discuss his role as the new Oregon state chair of Rapert’s National Association of Christian Lawmakers organization, a collection of right-wing state legislators and religious-right activists dedicated to electing “godly leaders in our nation at […]