News You Need To Know
Protest of ICE at the prison in Sheridan (The Oregonian)
Measure to ban food tax qualifies for November ballot (The Oregonian)
Columbia River and Dallas Dam contaminated with oil spills (Statesman Journal)
Lawmakers addressing racial disparities in maternal deaths (The Hill)
Teen cycles the states to raise awareness of rare diseases
Crossing the United States by car constitutes a major undertaking. Trans-American motorists can expect to encounter inclement weather, bumpy roads, and heavy traffic on their multi-day journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Many cross-county travelers therefore opt...
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Gianna Jessen: Victor for the Unborn
Warrior, fighter for life, and a proclaimer of the love and compassion of God. Gianna Jessen could be considered a modern-day hero. Jessen lived through her mother’s attempt to end her life at 7 ½ months with a saline abortion. According to her website,...
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Teen cycles the states to raise awareness of rare diseases
Crossing the United States by car constitutes a major undertaking. Trans-American motorists can expect to encounter inclement weather, bumpy roads, and heavy traffic on their multi-day journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Many cross-county travelers therefore opt...
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Will Korea be the next nation to abandon it’s pro-life policies?
In May, Ireland passed a referendum that relaxed its laws on abortion, making the practice more accessible to its citizens. While the Pro-Choice movement continues to grow at an alarming rate in Western, traditionally Christian, countries, other cultures are finding...
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A New Pro-Life Deputy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a new deputy assistant secretary for population affairs, and she’s Pro-Life. Dr. Diane Foley is a women’s health specialist who has contributed to several Pro-Life causes and organizations throughout her career....
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A Legal Victory for Oregon Right to Life
Oregon Right to Life is no stranger to endorsing, supporting, and providing information about political candidates. In June 2016, however, a bitter battle ensued between Republicans, that culminated in a lawsuit that threatened Oregon Right to Life's first amendment...
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Is Northern Ireland Next?
Northern Ireland is an interesting case. Though a member of the United Kingdom, the region is exempt from a number of U.K. laws, primarily due to its connection to the Republic of Ireland. Technically, the U.K. could choose to enforce its laws, which openly allow...
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Hospice center grants ailing veteran’s final wish
When doctors told Joseph Beaupre he had only a few months to live, the army veteran knew exactly how he wanted to spend his remaining moments. Beaupre told his care providers that he wanted to celebrate his son Tracey's graduation next year by wearing a new suit to...
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Portland army veteran offers helping hand to homeless vets
Retired teacher and former Army serviceman Ken Walker has a passion for helping fellow veterans in need. The Portland native spends his time serving homeless servicemen and women who require transportation to the doctor's office or grocery store. Bob Reese is one of...
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Abortion advocacy group targets pro-life Congressmen with multi-million dollar campaign
Republican Congressmen who have voted to restrict abortion may soon face new political challenges, according to The Washington Post. The National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) plans to spend $5 million in 19 states to unseat pro-life legislators in the House...
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Supreme Court declines to repeal abortion restriction
In a heartening decision for pro-life advocates, the US Supreme Court opted not to overturn Arkansas' ban on abortion by medication. The Court heard arguments pertaining to the law on appeal from a lower court, but declined to offer an opinion. The case now returns to...
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Water contamination in Salem area
Alarms went off late Tuesday night that warned people of a “CIVIL EMERGENCY” followed by another warning stating “WATER EMERGENCY FOR THE SALEM AREA.” The following day people would learn that there was an Algal contamination in the Detroit Reservoir that put young...
read moreNicaragua: The Conflict Two Days Away
Just 3 days south of Texas, there is a Latin American country on the verge of Civil War. The little country of Nicaragua is experiencing social unrest and violence throughout the country that some are calling the worst it has been since the civil war 30 years ago....
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