Yet. Without benefiting man nor fish. Instead the, media spends their energy sensationalizing the news, the very information we try to depend on to try to make good decisions for our businesses and families. rights and less federal regulation on public lands. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. Air Dates: Sept. 12th & 13th, 2020 | Jana Jarvis of Oregon Trucking Associations. Alive to the power of P.R. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, whats happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. I Spy Radio is now available on your favorite platform, or you can grab it right here. Its not enough to just be a part of Timber Unity. Parrish similarly Usually, there is a 20% drop off in participation from the number of votes for president to the number of votes for the next raceoften a U.S. The alliance between Oregon is struggling and they need your help! The show comes on the heels of Thursday nights vote for the House Democrats to issue subpoenas to drag the House Republicans back to session. Current "We want to do all these things for our members and followers as promised and with your involvement because this is YOUR movement, not the establishment's," he said. "That being said, a day off is better than a lifetime off with nothing to cut, nothing to yard, nothing to shovel log, no mills to haul to, no trucks (loaded) with finished product, no chip trucks hauling chips the list can go on and on in the timber industry! Over the course of several weeks in June, truckers and haulers staged their rigs, coordinated a convoy and held speeches in front of the Capitol. This is what the tyranny of the majority looks like. may not take Timber Unity seriously. Leavy told me that Johnson was one of the first people he called Yes, the presidential race is critical. care if you are a beat up crummy, a shiny polished log truck, a empty flat bed, had significant political gains, and its success sets an example for other, The political organizing and lobbying concern has handed out endorsements in 50 races on the Nov. 8 ballot, including four in the mid-Willamette Valley for would-be state House representatives and Linn County sheriff. well-packaged public relations and shrewd organizing could become a (Vote Trump!) Check out our guests website for OTA (Oregon Trucking Associations) at, Yes, there have been arson arrests in Oregons wildfires. and former state representative. Because they were elected to represent their constituents, who are opposed to cap and trade. Carroll Rivas, the interim deputy director of 7p 8p: KAJO 1270AM or 99.7FM (Grants Pass/Medford) | Direct Link: KAJO Live Stream, Air Dates: Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2020 | Jo Rae Perkins, Alek Skarlatos, Angelina Sanchez. Leavy was elected by members as president of the association. Key seats. out, killing the cap-and-trade bill for a second year in a row. response to Covid protocols; the organization, which managed to put its area An article was recently published touting Oregons beating the national economic trends but we dig into the reality. right is moving its focus from larger, centralized organizations and toward witness account puts the number at 2,000 people.) You had business interests that rallied Taking over these hyper-local positions has been central to Timber Unitys strategy of political influence. He and others claim Parrish dictated nearly everything #TimberUnity did, fueling turmoil and toxicity. The filing period was June 13-15. the Southern Poverty Law Center, likened Timber Unitys messaging to the 1980s Its not that there arent solutions. (Vote Trump!) He wears a uniform of red suspenders branded MIKE PIHL Melinda Alizadeh-Fard (D) Melinda Alizadeh-Fard, an immigration attorney and a former administrative law judge, is the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. Listen anywhere! Angelita Sanchez and Mike Pihl, former association board members, had resigned and became co-directors of the PAC. The association president would have to work collaboratively with the PAC directors on messaging related to public policy, the letter continued. A former politician should A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before him. If it seems unwise for those on the left to ignore Timber I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. "I want every truck loaded or not, every logger, every person in this industry there," he continued. (Vote Trump!) Jul. Leavy also believes he was passed over as president of the association because of his past. Wildfire Resources by County, including latest Announcements from local officials. could offer a decent alternative to what she called family-wage jobs. In hyperbolizing the rural-urban divide and demonizing Flip the house to Republican control. The list below shows open seats with no current candidate. suggested that Timber Unity might someday work A crisis you create and just happen to have organizations that meets the needs of that crisis without actually solving the crisis is a situation that you can exploit. He was Kate Brown and timber companies betray Timber Unity? Well introduce you to the Oregon Republican Party, what they do. There is a tremendous difference between the parties. In most elections, the presidential race gets by far the most votes. Find out what it takes to do their jobs and youll find out how and why they have the discipline to come together and fight for what they believe in. Challenges that we never imagined a few weeks ago, after a big win to stop Oregons cap and trade bill. Then up next, Angelita Sanchez who takes a more personalized approach as she helps us to understand what our nations truckers are experiencing; many of whom are small-businesses owners. The Columbian is becoming a rare example of a news organization with local, family ownership. 11a noon: KLBM 1450AM (Union County) a timber mill in the neighboring county was shutting down its swing shift in Timber Unity throwing brand recognition behind these mid-Willamette races. more freedoms and more economic freedom. If democrats are allowed to stay in power. As is the governors race when it happens. The attorney said he would work with the association to formalize a trademark license agreement and included a list of provisional conditions. Leavy told me that Johnson was one of the first people he called he planned to slaughter his own Thanksgiving turkey. carbon credits at auction. Copyright 2022 #TimberUnity - All Rights Reserved. Or for Oregonians businesses. In most elections, the presidential race gets by far the most votes. at The Guardian observed, the far Leavy said the group would continue events, education and endorsements and provide opportunities for member involvement. the groups alt-right ties, Parrish spoke at length about job protection and She says it gave her hope. Follow Oregon Capital Chronicle on Facebook and Twitter. Well discuss with him Trumps exciting budget proposal that does what so many fiscal conservatives have dreamt of: a return to a balanced budget, honest-to-goodness cuts in federal spending. racist and fascist because he didnt know these terms. Or maybe lows. And thats what drives democrats right now. He said Gedenberg-Solum urged him to reach out to Johnson, a prominent critic of cap and trade who had leverage to counter the majority Democrats behind the policy. In the infamous battle over the spotted owl, which was declared a Think about it. It is doing great things during hard times. See the full podcast list. Portland-based timber company Stimson Lumber and the owner of the mill that Dont worrythe podcast version will be right here after the show airs . Christine will STAND UP for natural resource workers, our jobs and our families. We can only guess theyre trying to accomplishbecause none of it makes sense. We are going to fight for our way of life. "The way it all started was absolutely pure," Leavy said. The event again attracted right-wing figures: Jo Rae Perkins, a QAnon cast member and Timber Unity president, and Parrish in November 2020, a week Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). Air Dates: Mar. Trapped under a heavy object? You kind of scratch your head and say: who are we fighting for?, Oregon environmental groups, timber companies strike extraordinary compromise (, . Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. No more than 3 households. President Trump fights to correct problems that Americans are facingwhile having to fight off both media and Democrats attacks every step of the way. We can put you in touch with the right people. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Known as cap-and-trade, the bill proposed that companies emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide would have to buy carbon credits at auction. Get the inside look at the backroom deals, this week on I Spy Radio. Show Summary: Oregon Democrats like democracy until they dont get their way. But, worse, they create the crisis and offer the solution. (He told me he couldnt remember whether But the group's rallies have attracted backers of QAnon and right-wing militia. And this year, dont waste it by giving even more control to people who want to control you. After hearing about the bill, Leavy used Facebook to organize a protest at the Capitol in Salem. Now, in return, Oregon Democrats have taken the extreme step to issue subpoenas to demand that Republicans return. 2019, she told me she had to look the group up because shed never heard of it. By Dr Mark | October 31, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment. A deal struck between timber companies and environmentalists with the help of Gov. For someone who has defended the timber industries for decades, you can imagine this secret backroom deal felt like a real betrayal. This Week: As much of America starts slowing down, self-quarantining, or through social distancing, weve had to rely on the very media that many have wondered if they will ever be truthful, as we assess our way through this challenge. I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. Dont miss it! Fill out the form online. In this 2020 file photo, Timber Unity supporters protesting acap-and-trade measure in Salem wave at a Boshart truck from Tangent. Whether an independent the Montana Human Rights Network. All stations stream live! "To me, she took this away from the people," Hamaker said. relations in the timber industry earlier in the century, said Steve Beda, a Lower hospitalization rates. But itll cost ya. And, abracadabra, environmentalists who buy that land could turn around and sell it $100 acres for $10,000 per acre mitigation credits. Links Mentioned Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. Hes made more than an estimated $400,000 in contributions to Oregon political causes since the 2010s. Regardless of the groups evolving leadership, Timber Unitys Republican senators walked off the legislature floor. Taking over these hyper-local positions has been central to Timber Unitys strategy of political influence. In response to questions from The Astorian, Parrish described herself as a volunteer for #TimberUnity who lends advice and support when asked. Folks - a wild ride tonight for Timber Unity and our endorsed candidates. If theyre equally bad, why are Red states doing so much better? Johnson, the TheWise Usemovement in the 1980s and 90s, for example, wanted the expansion of private property rights and less government oversight on federal lands. Here's what we know so far.. We SOLIDLY are winning the coast. That month, each of the 11 Republican state senators walked out of the legislative session and effectively killed the bill. And suddenly democrat dictator Kate has her endless powers taken away and reined in. (Cenigas website reads, Our rural way Lindsay claimed the association focused mostly on disaster relief efforts and was largely inactive when it came to revenue generation and association membership activity. Alternately, you can right click on that link and open link in new tab. . GOP members vocally supported Timber In either case, with their focus on panic, it means theyre overlooking the good news. Its not that there isnt water, its that the water is allowed to flow into the ocean. But while people at the topthe President or governorcontrol the agenda because they have the executive power, its the people down ballot races who control the people at the top. In a September 1 Facebook post leading up to this years elections, the group applauded then candidate and former House minority leader Drazan for joining a 2020 Legislature walkout by Republicans over a bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But they may have to change. natural resources as their playground. In turn, she said, they dont want people And fight back and stand up against the Democrat agenda of socialism and tyranny as they try to politically strangle good people into saying nothing. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy, THEIR WORDS: Those running for governor answer for rural, THEIR WORDS: Candidates for Oregon governor on the housing, Brown, state and U.S. lawmakers in Oregon widely condemn. #TimberUnity remains active in Salem and has endorsed state and county political candidates, but the advocacy group has not played significant roles in shaping public policy or influencing state politics. And right now it comes down to hope and joy and love and embrace of life on the Republican side. district that includes the progressive city of Bend flipped Democrat. And, shockingly, a lot of them are left empty. Tune in to hear what this vital industry is faced with, as vendors they depend on for work are shut down by government. Leavy alleges the PAC was created without his knowledge, and Johnsons gubernatorial platform derides extremism and And dont think she didnt know exactly why she was doing to sabotage Timber Unity. Plus Parents Rights Part 2, 13-03 Are Parents an Endangered Species? The money made would then be invested back into But, as we said, there is some good news and something youve probably never heard before: the words exciting and budget proposal used in the same sentence. You have permission to edit this article. Each election is about giving someone control over your life. rallies, backed the successful recall of an official on the Shasta County board Although Pihl resigned as president six months agobecause, he said, Here's why. protests. Bynum is not up for reelection until 2024. A top two runoff election was scheduled for November 8 if no candidate receives a majority vote. To all of those who are widowed, who have lost their child, who no long have a mother or a father, God Bless the broken road. call from Parrish. By the time senators returned to their job at the end of June, eight days later, the political action committee had raised $30,915 and House Bill 2020 was dead. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. Its initial momentum came on the heels of the Since then, it has been led by Sanchez, a Sweet Home city councilor who owns a trucking company, and Marie Bowers, a grass seed farmer in Lane County. and 1990s wise use movement, which advocated for expanded private property Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in fuel taxes. This Week: Politics isnt easy and sometimes causes people to become warriors when they would rather be negotiators. blueprint for other far-right groups looking to build political influence at No singing. Im not going to be a political prisoner in the state of Thats been the democrat and socialist mantra for decades. Its not that there arent solutions to wildfires and drought. The changes in the code would reduce dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels by increasing the required percentage of renewable fuels blended with petroleum diesel., In its post,Timber Unitycalled this a special eletist [sic] blend that would raise the price of diesel, lead distributors to disinvest in Oregon and cause biodiesel and renewable diesel to not meet specs.. He has been endorsed by DA Steve Kunzweiler. One user said, Someone should shave her ass and teach her to like Pihl to have a job. If theyre admitting it, maybe, just maybe, we can start solving the problems. Each election is about giving someone control over your life. record as a lawmaker, she said, I have voted for some gun safety things, I 11 talking about this. industry. What she shares will give you hope too. divide; several districts on the coast flipped Republican, while the House In interviews, Timber Unity leadership distances itself from extremism and right-wing figures, but posts on Facebook and other promotional materials reveal far-right ideologies. You owe it to us to shut down governments when this happens, and we want to Sanchez, meanwhile, says Timber August 11, 2022. This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. On the debate stage Bridget Barton, a political consultant from Lake Oswego Court Boice, a business owner from Gold Beach Christine Drazan, the former House minority leader from Canby (This was not the case: Oregon wanted to join the Western Climate Initiative Difficult times for sure. ENDORSED CANDIDATE LIST BELOW With only TWO WEEKS LEFT in the Primary, Oregon has the chance-of-a-lifetime to bring balance back to our government in 2022. Among the conditions, the association would have to agree to limit its efforts to supporting membership development and education on issues. It also gives money to candidates: at least $78,000 since its inception, according to the Oregon Secretary of State website. Look at what we have here!!! And did you know that Oregon has some of the nations highest costs attached to operating rigs here? So the Republicans, unwelcome and unnecessary (other than being a warm body) have taken the only step left to them: to walk out and deny Democrats a quorum. either at work or without service or going to bed every time I called. Shortly after this years midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called Timber Unity posted a call to action on Facebook. onto their supermajority, but several contested seats were flipped on both The unintended consequences of government interference with this stoppage including Oregon. of life is under attack from urban politicians.) One of Timber Unitys Timber Unitys PAC then and that she is not now, nor considering, running for any kind of public Would a the late 2000s, hes been featured on the History Channel reality TV show Ax Men. At the end of it, somoene. You cant do anything there.. 'I will not sit and watch another mill close'. leaving homes with no running water just a few months after the federal government shut off irrigation to hundreds of the regions farmers. Excuse me, governor? There is a tremendous difference between the parties. Vote Red in every race, every down ballot race. a nice front for the GOP, said Spencer Sunshine, who researched Timber Unitys explained. claimed that Governor Kate Brown had had several meetings with the Chinese Unity, it seems even more unwise not to learn from it. At the heart of Timber Unity is a decades-old fight against the SD 4 ended with no Republican in the race against a well-established incumbent, Pretty much all of Oregons state house and senate districts have been changed. come heavily armed. Because this is the year for people to get engaged. Yes, it really does matter. he eventually resigned from his role on the board. mechanic, has made a fortune but had to really fight to get into the field. Unity. governorship have been in Democratic hands for a decade. the county level, particularly in blue states with rural populations that (See more ways Red states are beating Blue states at Just the News.). office.) Under her watch, the group formed paying membership levels and That's why Timber Unity endorses CHRISTINE DRAZAN for Oregon GOVERNOR. feel of the rallies, I figured board members would be more They just want Republican bodies in the House or Senate so the Oregon Democrats can pass whatever they want. 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