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CARIMAC, Southern Oregon University to host forum on ‘Democracy in the Digital Age’ at UWI
The Gleaner
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June 20, 2025
The Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), in partnership with Southern Oregon University’s Democracy Project, is set to host a thought-shifting media and democracy public forum on Wednesday, June 25 at the UWI Mona campus. The...
Celebrating Juneteenth across Oregon
FOX 12 - Oregon
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June 20, 2025
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Celebrations were held across Oregon to commemorate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, including dozens of events that brought together Portlanders for a day of culture...
Oregon Department of Education Highlights Successes of Early Literacy Grant Programs
Cascade Business News - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) releases a number of videos that showcase the impact of Early Literacy Success Initiative grants to school districts. As part of a statewide literacy tour during the 2024-25 school year, representatives...
‘Decision defends freedom’: 9th Circuit rules in favor of educators fired over gender opinions
WorldNetDaily
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June 18, 2025
Rachel Sager (left), Mathew Hoffmann (center) and Katie Medart (right) in front of Portland federal courthouse on June 16, 2024. Credit: Katie Medart. GRANTS PASS, Oregon – Two Oregon educators who were fired for expressing their opinions about...
Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers
Oregon Capital Insider
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June 19, 2025
Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers Published 6:41 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 Drag queen Aqua Flora walks across the Oregon House of Representatives chamber holding a pride flag in honor of Pride month. (Mia Maldonado / Oregon...
Oregon farm group says rising immigration enforcement is disruptive to agriculture
Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
The Oregon Farm Bureau says its members are raising concerns about targeted immigration enforcements in agricultural communities after U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officials were sighted in Yamhill County. Federal immigration officials...
QUAAACK: 5-Star Safety Jett Washington Commits to Oregon
On3
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June 20, 2025
2026 On3 Industry 5-star Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington has committed to Oregon. The 6-foot-4 1/2, 200-pound defensive back was one of multiple 5-star prospects that’s been on campus in Eugene for his Oregon official this...
Dan Lanning on Oregon’s QB spot in 2025: ‘We gotta figure out what they can handle’
On3
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June 20, 2025
Dan Lanning will start his third quarterback in four seasons as head coach at Oregon in 2025. Following the departure of Dillon Gabriel at the end of last year, the Ducks are immersed in a quarterback battle that is expected to continue into fall...
Black drag performance drawing praise from Oregon Democrats, most Republicans boycott
KATU - Oregon
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SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Black drag performance on the Oregon House Floor received a mixed response from state representatives on Wednesday. Performers Isaiah Esquire and Aqua Flora kicked off Wednesday's floor session as they danced through the...
Oregon House hosts live drag performance to open session in honor of Pride Month
Fox News
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Black drag queens performed at the opening ceremony for the Oregon House of Representatives latest session in honor of Pride Month on Wednesday. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new session for the Oregon House of Representatives...
The Attack on Israel is Religious, Meant to Awaken Islamic Messiah Mahdi
Canada Free Press
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Tehran Fuels Fiery Islamic Eschatology Blindly Pursuing the ‘Necessary Apocalypse’ 6/20/225 Iranian Update: As Israel continues pounding Tehran, while USA maneuvers epic, bunker busting bombs: Let’s ask, Why does Iran continue its intransigent...
Today in History: 1788, US Constitution becomes law
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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Today is Saturday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2025. There are 193 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the required ninth state to ratify it. Also on this...
WATCH: Oregon Dems Turn House Floor Into Drag Show Stage
Daily Wire
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June 19, 2025
Two drag queens performed a flamboyant lip-sync routine on the Oregon House floor on Wednesday as part of a Democratic resolution celebrating “black drag performers,” prompting Republican backlash over using the legislative chamber for “political...
Congresswoman Bynum wants answers from ICE, amid reports of targeted raids in Central Oregon
KTVZ - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As reports from nonprofits swirl about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Central Oregon, Congresswoman Bynum is asking them whether it is targeting immigrant communities during moments of crisis or other...
Yesteryear-East Freedom Elementary
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Patricia (Wertman) Conrad of East Freedom submitted this photo of the third grade class from East Freedom Elementary School from 1947. Mrs. Rogers was the teacher. Shown are (from left): first row — Patricia Wertman, Marjorie Snyder, Letty Burns,...
Wild flowers come in all shapes and sizes
Times Observer - Pennsylvania
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Photo by Jo Zimny Photo of Queen Anne’s Lace with hairs on stem. As someone who has called the forest my ‘second home’, more recent years have transformed this from a place to escape the world to a place where I can gain knowledge. I have also...
Oregon early learning nonprofits urge reconsideration of proposed budget cuts
KGW 8 - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
The Children’s Institute, Latino Network and Healthy Families Oregon say early intervention is key to positive long-term social and economic outcomes. PORTLAND, Ore. — Up to $45 million in cuts could be on the way for Oregon nonprofits that...
Luzerne County DA accepts invitation from ICE to participate in immigration enforcement
Standard Speaker - Pennsylvania
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June 19, 2025
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce has accepted an invitation by the Department of Homeland Security for his detectives to take part in immigration enforcement matters with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. The...
‘Trail to Oregon’ a silly spinoff of video game
The Chronicle - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
SPRINGFIELD – “You have died of dysentery.” Do you remember the classic video game, “The Oregon Trail?” The game was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple in elementary school computer labs throughout the 1990s. The educational game of...
New Oregon CPOM law takes aim at “Friendly PC” arrangements
JD Supra - California
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June 19, 2025
On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill 951, which strengthens Oregon’s existing prohibition on the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) by limiting the scope of permissible arrangements between professional medical entities (PMEs) and...