I remember when my family immigrated to the US from Canada in 1965. I was 14 years old, the oldest of 5 children. The application and vetting process for our family was about 6 months, not like the 2-year vetting process to which current refugees are subjected. I remember the months preceding our move. My … More One Migrant’s Perspective
I remember leaving home sometime mid-afternoon. Many laborious hours had been spent packing and preparing the home-front for an extended absence. The Edge loaded, we were off on our next adventure. I recollect arriving at our destination in the dark of night. When I awoke the next morning and looked out the window there was … More Oregon Nation
President Obama’s Parting Gift Article II of the Constitution defines the responsibilities and powers of the executive branch of the federal government. Within that article, it states that the president “shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” Granting reprieves and pardons is an … More MERCY TRIUMPHS
It saddens me when I read or hear the words, “a wasted vote”. There is no such thing. For example, some say that a vote for a political party that has no realistic hope of winning the election is a wasted vote. Not true. One’s vote is first and foremost an intimate personal expression of … More THE WISDOM OF THE SECRET BALLOT
HELPING IMMIGRANTS ASSIMILATE The history of the USA informs us that first generation immigrants faced many challenges assimilating with the culture. They bring with them their own language and cultural practices which are often very different from the language and culture practices of the USA. Immigrants are often met with fear, suspicion, and prejudice by … More Immigration
On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Berlin, June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivered this exhortation in a speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall, “Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall.” The nations listed below are currently engaged in building walls on the borders with their neighbors in an attempt … More Bridge Builders Needed
Leading a civil society to a higher level of civility. … More On Being Civil in a Civil Society
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