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This Week in the Media
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Multnomah County
Gresham MAX station attack: Source says victim’s face ‘half chewed off’ | KATU
Focused Intervention Team Arrests One Man, 2 Boys with Guns in Car
Washington County
Dr. Lynn Asked to Resign From Tigard Tualatin School Board
School Board / Become a Board Member
Benton County
Benton County’s final number for May bond measure: $110 million
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THREE DAY SAFEGUARD PROTECTED – Oregon Firearms Federation
Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law’s background checks
State
Oregon doles out $10M in unclaimed funds … could be you?
Oregon lawsuit spotlights destruction of Black neighborhoods – OPB
Oregon Releases Guidance for supporting ‘gender expansive’ students
ODE- Supporting Gender Expansive Students FILE
Kotek taps fired GAPS superintendent Melissa Goff as education advisor
DESANTIS: 20% COP RAISES, $5K BONUS HIRE (IT’S ILLEGAL IN OREGON)
KOTEK $500K DONATION TIED TO STOLEN TEACHER FUND
Boshart Davis hatches plan to help farmers with new OT law
New Oregon Wastewater Rules Threaten Portland’s Food Cart Culture
These 20 new Oregon laws are going into effect in 2023
Pat Allen leaving Oregon Health Authority for top health role in New Mexico
Court voids 300 felon convictions over jury issue | The Oregon Catalyst
New Oregon DUII law takes effect this weekend for commercial driving privileges | News | kdrv.com
Insurance rate skyrocket in Oregon | Economics | nrtoday.com
Wallowa becomes 12th Oregon county to seek secession to Idaho
Lebanon Goose
Watch: Goose cut loose after Lebanon denies permit
Lebanon goose cut loose after companion killed in foster home
Epstein/Maxwell
US Virgin Islands AG is fired just days after she sued JPMorgan Chase | Daily Mail Online
Speaker of the House
Chaos in the House: McCarthy’s Plea and Begging for Votes
McCarthy concessions to win Speakership raise eyebrows | The Hill
National
US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire ‘bump stocks’ | AP News
House Speaker vote: McCarthy builds momentum in Speaker fight | The Hill
CDC Finally Released Its VAERS Safety Monitoring Analyses for COVID Vaccines via FOIA
In a world first, AI lawyer will help defend a real case in the US
Colorado migrants are being sent to New York City
TikTok Doc’s Trans Patients Post More Gruesome Stories Of Post-Op Complications | The Daily Wire
Alex Stein Addresses Baltimore City council
Court backs St. Johns County School District in transgender bathroom fight
Sen. Dahm files resolution to amend constitution and declare Oklahoma a sovereign state
Mother sues school district after 8th-grade daughter allegedly strip searched – ABC News
Judge: People can sell candy, cakes, cookies without license
New smoking ban starts at Miami Beach parks and beaches
Evergreen teacher can sue principal over MAGA hat incident, Ninth Circuit rules | KATU
L.A. County to pay $20M for Black family’s seized land
Idaho court tosses lawsuit that aimed to block abortion bans – Local News 8
VIDEO: El Paso cleans up migrant camps before Joe Biden border visit
International
Veteran and former Paralympian Christian Gaultier talks being offered MAID
EU backs Covid-19 tests for inbound passengers from China – The Irish Times
Expert Advisory Group on Ending Conversion Practices: report and recommendations – gov.scot
Iran executes two men over alleged killing during protests – The Irish Times
Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil’s Congress and Supre…
China reopens, ends quarantine rules for overseas travelers – Taipei Times
Culture/Editorials
Understanding DEADNAMING | James Lindsay
False Assumptions Behind Youth Gender Transitions | SEGM
You’ve Got to Be Kidding: Professor Demands Animals Stop Eating Each Other | Mises Wire
New York Times guest essay argues ‘short people’ better for the planet | Fox News
END OF THE WORLD?
No, Humans Are NOT Causing A “Sixth Mass Extinction” | MICHAEL SHELLENBERGER
Twitter/Social Media
THREAD: The Twitter Files Twitter and the FBI “Belly Button”
The Twitter Files: The Lost Chapters | Dr Rollergator
Surveillance State: What the #TwitterFiles mean for America, Ukraine and libertarianism | LP of MA
Facebook whistleblower says company isn’t ‘committed’ to civic integrity | The Hill
Humor
38 POLITICAL COMEDY PICS OF 2022
60 Minutes Interviews Population Control Expert Thanos | Babylon Bee
FBI To Host Annual Jan 6 Reunion | Babylon Bee
Podcasts
Father’s Son May Be Castrated By California After Texas REFUSES Court Petition | TIMCAST
Organised Anarchy | Lotus Eaters
GOP CUTS DEAL To End House Vote GRIDLOCK, But McCarthy May STILL Lose in Historic 7th Vote | TIMCAST
#389 “We Need to Talk About Kevin (w/ former Rep. Justin Amash)
What Are the Feds HIDING in Jan. 6 ‘Investigation’? | The Glenn Beck Podcast | Ep 169
Wokist Incomprehensible Gibberish | Lotus Eaters
Marxists use linguistic tricks. “Communists share your vocabulary but they don’t share your dictionary” is a common way of putting it. One of the dirtiest of those tricks is on the word “people.” Whether it’s in establishing “Democratic People’s Republics” or championing “the people’s movement,” Communists are always subtly telling us that the only people they count as people are Communists. In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay explains this history and usage and ties it to a present-day example that, on the surface, looks funny but turns out to show an ugly hand. Join him to learn more!
The week in media is a list of news & links curated by LPO Member Lars Jefferson.
It’s that time of year. We are all tired, weary and just want to be with family and friends. Unfortunately, the powers that be use this time to dump a lot of stuff in the media while no one is watching. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy New Year and be ungovernable.
Keep a balanced news diet with Ground News No one has time to read all the news. Ground News identifies bias and factuality. Of course, you still have to do your part and make your own decisions, but Ground News puts it all together.
Want to see something here that may be of interest to Libertarians? I’m especially interested in local news from ALL AROUND Oregon. Contact me on Discord or at larsjefferson78@gmail.com
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2022 AWARDS FOR WORST POLITICIANS, SCANDALS…
Multnomah County
Gunfire shatters glass doors at Legacy Emanuel ER
CARTOON: HOMELESS GET 10X MORE RIGHTS THAN YOU
Shroom House Manager Pleads Guilty to Three Felonies
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The Left is Suddenly Against Gun Control
Judge Hears The State’s Request For Endless Delays. – Oregon Firearms Federation
ATF
State
Commissioners mull funding in $108M Benton County bond measure
Oregon Bans all gas new car sales in 2035, joining California
Sunny days? Lebanon grants pet goose 2-week stay
Brown’s death row purge gives killers ability to leave prison | The Oregon Catalyst
Corporate Tax Means Long Pharmacy Lines – Eugene Weekly
Tolling’s Political Pile-Up | The Oregon Catalyst
Tillamook workers vote to stay unionized
Second Oregon city takes steps to ban new home natural gas connections – Portland Business Journal
Gov. Brown forgives unpaid traffic tickets in Oregon
Online attack forces OregonWatchdog site offline | The Oregon Catalyst
BROWN PARDONS TRAFFIC TICKETS FOR POOR, YET FORCES THEM TO BUY COSTLY EV?
Last Moves: Governor Brown fills Oregon Supreme Court vacancies
Capital Chatter: Free speech in the Legislature | Opinion | oregoncapitalinsider.com
Arizona Election Debacle: Incompetence or Malice?
Kari Lake GOING TO TRIAL, Judge AGREES On 2 Counts In Election Challenge, Democrats FURIOUS
Kari Lake Witnesses Drop BOMSHELL EVIDENCE, But Media LIES Saying NOTHING Happened, TRIAL CONTINUES
Arizona judge rejects Kari Lake’s election challenge and confirms Hobbs’ victory
CASHMAN: KARI LAKE AND THE INVALID BALLOT DEPARTMENT | TIMCAST
National
Planned Parenthood Starts Telemedicine Abortions in Kansas
Representative Dan Bishop-R NC Breaks down 4155 Page, $1.7 TRILLION spending bill
Crabbers, fishermen seek US aid after disaster declaration | AP News
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US Government Devices
Oberlin College finishes paying $25M judgment in libel suit
Report: Executions continue to decline in U.S., but many are ‘botched’ – The Columbian
BDSM activists ask Broward County for dungeon funding
National Guard goes without pay before Christmas
States contend with short timeline to correct broadband map
$1.7T BILL PASSED. NO HEARING. NO DEBATE. 230 NOT PRESENT.
US Supreme Court keeps asylum limits in place for now
Paul Pelosi attack: Suspect enters not-guilty plea
International
Police seize on COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance | Stars and Stripes
Electric vehicles: Canada moves to mandate in 2026 | CTV News
Government seeking delay to MAID expansion that would cover mental illness | CBC News
Arrested for Praying in England VIDEO
Charity volunteer arrested, charged for silent prayer “thoughtcrime” near abortion facility – ADF UK
Zelenskyy, BlackRock CEO Fink agree to coordinate Ukraine investment
Decline of vultures in India affects Zoroastrian Burial practices
Culture/Editorials
Original animatronic ‘E.T.’ model used in Spielberg classic sells for $2.56 million
Is this happening where you are?
How To Write A Smart Anti-CRT Law That Will Stand Up In Court
Police save fellow officer from fentanyl overdose during traffic stop in Florida | The National Desk
How the ‘Experts’ Silenced Their Critics and the Lockdowns Made Us Sicker – The Free Thought Project
ANTI-PARENT DISNEY FILM DIVERTED FROM THEATERS | OREGON CATALYST
It’s time to check your kid’s toys for grooming materials
My Employer Risked Its Core Mission to Cancel Me for My Conservative Views
MANNIX: 3 IDEAS TO FIX GOV. BROWN’S CLEMENCY ABUSE
Twitter/Social Media
Twitter Files Part 7 | Michael Shellenberger FBI Pays Twitter for information
Twitter Files Part 8 | Lee Fang Pentagon propaganda
Twitter Files Part 9 | Matt Taibbi Twitter and OTHER government agencies
Twitter Files Part 10 | David Zweig COVID repression
World Economic Forum cancels Twitter, directs followers to Chinese social media apps
Facebook is riddled with ex-CIA agents while many ex-FBI agents work at Twitter | Daily Mail Online
Elon And Me On The Twitter Files | Michael Shellenberger
Humor
Unvaccinated drivers more likely to crash ??
Elmo Dies Of Myocarditis After Receiving COVID Vaccine | Babylon Bee
Is Canadas suicide program diverse enough?
Podcasts
This is how the leftists see competing views
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Episode 14 – Oregon Measure 114, Mag ban and license to own.|Liberty Mindset
Federal Gun Control
GOOD NEWS! All Federal Gun Control Bills Are Dead!!
Omnibus Bill
Paying Taxes Is Very Important
What is ESG?
ESG – New Discourses | Definition & The ESG Cartel | Bullet
How the ESG Machine Works
Timcast IRL – FBI Hunter Biden Censorship CONFIRMED PSYOP w/Vivek Ramaswamy & Lauren Chen
Where your cobalt batteries come from | Joe Rogan and Siddarth Kara
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Keep a balanced news diet with Ground News No one has time to read all the news. Ground News identifies bias and factuality. Of course, you still have to do your part and make your own decisions, but Ground News puts it all together.
Want to see something here that may be of interest to Libertarians? I’m especially interested in local news from ALL AROUND Oregon. Contact me on Discord or at larsjefferson78@gmail.com
National
Judge prevents Biden from ending ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy – KVIA
‘Ghost gun’ group loses bid to restore Texas claims against N.J. official | Reuters
Twitter Files
Part 4 | Michael Shelleberger – Deplatforming Trump Part 2
Part 5 | Bari Weiss – Deplatforming Trump Part 3
Part 6 | Matt Taibbi – Twitter and the FBI
State
LAWMAKERS LAY GROUND FOR INCOME TAX INCREASE
OR Gov. Kate Brown orders state execution chamber to be dismantled
Oregon looks to create first-in-nation universal health care plan | KATU
Gov. Kate Brown breaks ribbon at Millersburg’s inland port hub
Oregon GOP state senator with stormy political career resigns – The Columbian
Bill for new I-5 bridge connecting Oregon, Washington: $6 billion
Election Director resignation story changes. (cover-up?) | The Oregon Catalyst
Corvallis residents push back on natural gas deal headed to council
Measure 114
HUGE UPDATES From Oregon on Ballot Measure 114
Oregon judge issues injunction blocking high-capacity magazine ban – OPB
HUGE WIN! Magazine Ban Ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!
Multnomah County
See how and why Portland ranked on a list of sinful cities
International
WARMINGTON: Students not to take pictures of trans shop teacher | Toronto Sun
Editorial
America, We Can Choose Not to Tolerate Weirdos
Podcast Recommendation
Hunter Biden Humor
the FBI tells twitter to censor Hunter Biden stories|Freedomtoons
Michael Knowles and Luke Rudkowski have an unresolved debate about the state, individuals, families and culture.
Timcast IRL – Pelosi Attacker’s Son Says DePape May Have Been SEX SLAVE w/Michael Knowles
This is the second installment of the LP Oregon’s Week in Media by contributor Lars Jefferson.
Mr. Jefferson is kind enough to compile for us, the Libertarian Party of Oregon interesting, absurd, and relevant news and notes from near us in Oregon and “further” away. Thank you, Lars!
Keep a balanced news diet with Ground News No one has time to read all the news. Ground News identifies bias and factuality. Of course, you still have to do your part and make your own decisions, but Ground News puts it all in one place.
Want to see something here that may be of interest to Libertarians? I’m especially interested in local news from ALL AROUND Oregon. Contact me on Discord. I’m easy to find on Twitter and Facebook. Happy hunting.
State
Moms Union: 2023 is the year of the student | The Oregon Catalyst
OREGON TEACHERS UNION SEES NEARLY 20% DROP
Environmental advocates tell Corvallis to stop the gas
County Looks to Change its name
IF LANE COUNTY RENAMED … 13 OTHERS MAY BE NEXT
OREGON, WA ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS ATTACKED AFTER NC GOES DOWN
Benton County bond measure creeps past $100m
Arguments abound over whether Oregon should raise alcohol price | KATU
Measure 114
The Short Version of 114 this week
More details on 114 below
“The courtroom’s public gallery immediately erupted with laughter at Marshall’s pledge”
Measure 114: Mid-Willamette Valley law enforcement leaders give their takes
State judge places a hold on Oregon’s gun law and the state says it will appeal
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) – State of Oregon Permit to Purchase Program
Multnomah County
Shop Closes after 15 Attacks. Long Plea Left on Door
‘We would like to have our items back’: Equipment, items stolen from preschool
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office seeks feedback on proposed policy
Multnomah County, OR purchased 22K+ tents for homeless
CLUELESS COUNTY: $700K TO STUDY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler: Remote city employees must be in offices 1/2 time
TriMet wants to increase fares for adults, children, and honored citizens
Portland is first in nation to phase out petroleum diesel, replace with biofuels – oregonlive.com
National
Descendants of Slaves in California could receive $200,000 in reparations
Trafficked nanny was paid $40 a month, forced to live in storage room, CA officials say
Twitter Files Part 1 | Matt Taibbi The Trump and Biden admins are involved
Twitter Files Supplement | Matt Taibbi The FBI is involved
Twitter Files Part 2 | Bari Weiss Shadowbanning
Twitter Filers Part 3 | Matt Taibbi Banning of Trump
Elon Musk Fires Twitter Lawyer Allegedly Involved In Censoring Hunter Biden Laptop Story – Benzinga
Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Censorship Requests
FBI got tip about nonbinary shooting suspect a day before 2021 arrest | KATU
OREGON SENATOR PLANS FEDERAL PROPERTY TAX
International
Indonesia set to penalize sex outside marriage in overhaul of criminal code – CNA
Woman featured in pro-euthanasia commercial wanted to live, say friends
Nigeria bans ATM cash withdrawals over $225 a week to force use of CBDC
New Zealand ‘Baby W’ case: boy has surgery after court gives doctors guardianship
Culture
Disney Climate Change Political Toon to Lose $100M
Indiana Jones Franchise ushers in female lead to replace Harrison Ford
What IS Ye doing? He walked out of Timcast Episode, then said something racist with Alex Jones. Is he torching his brand to make his name worthless? Is this something to get Woke leftists and KKK in the same group? Is this some kind of 4D Chess or Performance Art?
In a world of War Pigs, Take off the blindfold. Be the girl in red.
Editorial
Just for Fun
11 Pick Up Lines For Libertarians To Use If They Ever Meet A Girl | Babylon Bee
Podcast Recommendation
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War
The leftists we call woke have corrupted and continue to destroy society. A small percentage ACTUALLY knows where this comes from. The vanguard is usually college-educated people in your company’s HR department, but many educated in our system now believe nonsense. There is also an army of “useful idiots” who have been immersed in the culture of oppression Olympics, racist, sexist, phobias, and whatever the current thing is. Learn to spot it and get out of this cultural phenomenon.
James Lindsay has done the reading so you don’t have to. If you want to get into the weeds of what’s going on, check out New Discourses.
What is SEL? Social Emotional Learning is covered here in this episode on Disaffected.
James also appeared with Benjamin Boyce and DrRollergator about the dynamics we are seeing today. Guess, what? James drops a BIG YELLOW PILL at the end.
Dave Smith, Jimmy Dore, Craig Jardula: Can the anti-war Left and Libertarians work together?
Today Richard Burke along with Annie Kallen, represented the Libertarian Party of Oregon at the annual “Democracy in Action” event hosted by Central Catholic High School in Portland Oregon. At this event, various public officials, political parties, and political organizations set up displays while students arrive and ask questions.
At this year’s event, the Libertarian Party’s table was one of the most popular with crowds asking questions and listening to answers throughout the event. Over the last ten years, the Libertarian Party of Oregon has been a fixture of this event.
To help demonstrate what is unique about the Libertarian Party of Oregon, we employed the well known quiz along with the nolan chart as is available from the Advocates for Self Government. In the attached photo, Richard Burke and Annie are shown second and third from the left.
This is a running list of websites for candidates:
Leon Noble – Candidate for Governor – https://www.facebook.com/NobleforOregon/
Shira Newman – Oregon State House District 42 https://shiranewman.org/
Michael Morrow – Oregon State House District 21 https://www.facebook.com/morrow4oregon/
Eric Pinell -Oregon State Senate District 4 https://www.facebook.com/Pinnell4Government/
Register to vote Libertarian in Oregon: lporegon.org/register
On September 21st, 2022 the Libertarian Party of Oregon Board appointed the Public Policy Board after a review of applications called for on August 19th, 2022.
We had more applications than seats on the board. We are proud to have a range of experiences including two office holders, and lifetime members of the Libertarian Party. They will be led by Travis West, the LP Public Policy Board Chair who was selected by his fellow Public Policy Board members.
Our next LP Oregon convention the Public Policy board will be open for election.
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