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June 7, 2012 - Nigth Ride with Portland Police Sex Trafficking Unit — Part 2

What about the johns and pimps? Where are the active neighborhoods? by Dan Quatier, Compassion Connect, Portland police officers work to eliminate sex offenders and traffickers What about a john/a purchaser of sexual favors? When caught, they are normally cited. If they are first time offenders, they can choose to […]


June 6, 2012 - Stopping food stamp use at liqour stores, strip clubs

Abuse of Oregon assistance programs must be addressed By Senate Republican Office Salem, OR – Senate Republicans will continue to push legislation that can safeguard the integrity of Oregon’s public assistance programs. Data recently released to The Oregonian revealed disturbing evidence of misuse of these funds. In an effort to […]


June 5, 2012 - The missing point on profanity

Craig Groeschel, Lifechurch.tv Author of Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World Recently, when I asked a friend for recommendations of a good movie to rent, he responded enthusiastically, “Have you seen The Hangover? It may be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen!” Excited about a potentially great comedy, […]


June 4, 2012 - Catholic League demands NPR apology

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights On May 27, Barbara Bradley Hagerty did a piece that was posted on the website of National Public Radio (NPR) titled, “Just Doing His Job Is Catholic Official’s Defense.” Here is how she opened her story: “A clergy sex-abuse trial in is […]


June 3, 2012 - America's fastest marathon man shares his faith

Faith-Based Coaching Put to Test — U.S. Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall Prepares for Summer Olympic Games Tim Jeffreys, World Vision, Ryan Hall, the fastest marathon runner in American history is preparing for the race of his life this August in London at the Summer Olympic Games. In order to go […]


June 2, 2012 - True-life religious freedom film opens — For Greater Glory

The film’s adventure unfolds against the long-hidden, true story of the 1920s Cristero War ­the daring people¹s revolt that rocked 20th Century North America. Academy Award® nominee Andy Garcia headlines an acclaimed cast as General Gorostieta, the retired military man who at first thinks he has nothing personal at stake […]


June 1, 2012 - Kansas Gov. signs bill to protect against foreign laws. Muslim groups protest.

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Signs American Laws for American Courts Bill into Law American Public Policy Alliance, On Monday May 21, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed into law American Laws for American Courts legislation (SB79) to protect the fundamental constitutional rights of Kansans. The legislation was approved earlier this month […]


May 31, 2012 - Two views on WA gay marriage measure

Oregon Faith News Note: Earlier this year Washington’s legislature and Governor signed a bill allowing same-sex marriage in Washington. Since that vote a referendum petition drive has started with the filing deadline in June. Over 120,000 signatures are needed to stop the law from being enacted and instead refer the […]


May 30, 2012 - Oregon medic injured by IED in Afghanistan

Oregon Medic Heidi Olson, a 2010 George Fox University graduate, injured by IED in Afghanistan By George Fox University Heidi Olson, a 2010 George Fox University graduate from Springfield, Ore., was one of three U.S. Army medics seriously injured May 8 in an IED explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Olson has […]