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January 9, 2020

Historian reflects on fascism’s return

Back in 1941, the year of my birth, fascism stood on the brink of conquering the world. During the preceding decades, movements of the Radical Right — mobilized by demagogues into a cult of virulent nationalism, racial and religious hatred, and militarism — had made great strides in nations around the globe. By the end of 1941, fascist Germany, Italy, and Japan, having launched massive military invasions of other lands, had conquered much of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

January 2, 2020

Trump’s war pardons are sabotaging the military justice system

In November 2019, in an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump pardoned war crimes charges against three United States military service members. The decision provoked former military leaders and many veterans, but was applauded by some lawmakers and media.

December 26, 2019

Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced

Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced. However, at times, that’s what it takes. Too often, new projects succumb to years of fighting among interest groups and endless political bickering.

November 28, 2019

Finding connection at Thanksgiving dinner despite political divisions

The impeachment proceedings to investigate allegations of impropriety in the Donald Trump presidency will impact many American households this Thanksgiving. Families will be confronted by political tensions of a profound nature this year. There is no sugarcoating it: there is a base of people who believe Trump’s lies and the absurd defenses offered for his corrupt acts.

November 21, 2019

‘Experiential shopping’ started small

As online shopping has steadily grown during the past decade, brick and mortar retail businesses have been looking at new ways to address this shift in consumer behavior.

November 14, 2019

GUEST OPINION: Look to lives of Greatest Generation

Just before Veterans Day, the last known survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor died at age 98. With the passing of George Hursey of Massachusetts, it closed that chapter of World War II (WWII) — the world’s most deadly conflict in which over 60 million people perished.

November 7, 2019

It’s time Dems, GOP work together

Now that President Trump’s impeachment process is formally underway, Democrats and Republicans need to avoid becoming completely absorbed by it. They must work together on other important issues such as immigration, health care, education, infrastructure, environment and trade agreements.

October 24, 2019

The wildfire season that wasn’t

The Oregonian characterized the 2019 wildfire season as the “season that wasn’t.” That’s good news for West Coast states; however, it doesn’t mean we are permanently “out of the woods.”