Tag: Oregon occupation
Oregon Congressman Wants Militia Members to Pay for Occupation
The occupation is estimated to be costing local authorities around $100,000 per week, with total costs over $1 million. Only four people remain occupying the refuge.
What the Oregon Standoff Is Really About
The people occupying a wildlife reserve in eastern Oregon say they’re speaking for ranchers. But a closer look shows they’re associated with movements most people find alienating. If we want to build any solidarity with those living in rural areas, we need to understand the difference.
Oregon Sheriff Meets Ammon Bundy, Greets Him With Handshake Not Handcuffs
Bundy has been leading an illegal armed occupation of a federal building for almost a week.
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It’s time to get this landmark bill passed and build a fairer America.
New bill to prevent Wall Street from continuing to finance fossil fuel industry
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As wealthy nations debate giving booster vaccine shots, calls grow for global vaccine equity
“This is an emergency that affects all of us because variants are coming from areas where there are large numbers of unvaccinated people.”
Whatever happened to the Republican Party that stood for limited government?
Today’s Republican Party, while still claiming to stand for limited government, is practicing just the opposite: government intrusion everywhere.