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May 9, 2012 - Obama OKs same sex marriage, Romney responds, IRS under fire

Below is a CNN video of President Obama speaking for the first time on his changed views on same sex marriage. Romney responded by reaffirming his opposite position for traditional marriage. In similar news Senator Hatch has called for an investigation into the IRS leaking private information showing Romney donating […]


May 9, 2012 - Hall of Fame coach stirs UofP at commencement

By University of Portland Legendary football coach Lou Holtz mixed humor with inspiration in addressing a record 803 undergraduates participating in the 2012 University of Portland spring commencement exercises on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus. Holtz’s complete speech is available […]


May 8, 2012 - Adoption groups fear approaching end to tax credit

By Holt International Eugene based, Since 1997, the adoption tax credit has helped thousands of American families offset the high cost of adoption. Beginning in 2003, families that adopted children with special needs could claim the full credit, regardless of their qualified adoption expenses. Ultimately, this credit has made it […]



May 6, 2012 - Oregon stories: Missionary has Elijah miracle

From the book “Our Stories, God’s Glory“ A collection of real life inspiration stories from the NW How about your story? Be a part of 1,000 Oregonians sharing their faith story here. Pastor Dick Scott, Beaverton, Oregon One day, when I arrived at the home of José, the native Choco […]


May 5, 2012 - Blind Chinese activist Chen's rescuer freed

Chen Guangcheng’s Rescuer Released from Detention Photo: Rep. Chris Smith, Reggie Littlejohn, and Wang Xuezhen with photo of He Peirong Women’s Rights Without Frontiers He Peirong, known as Pearl, has been released from detention and has been interviewed by the BBC. Pearl has become known as the rescuer of blind […]


May 4, 2012 - OSU Debate: Is Christianity anti-Science?

BY Oregon State University Socratic Club The Socratic Club at OSU will sponsor a debate on the topic, “Is Christianity anti-Science?” on Monday, May 7. in LaSells Stewart Center on the OSU campus, at 7 p.m. The speakers are Andrew Karplus and Victor Stenger. The relationship of Christianity and science […]


May 3, 2012 - Night ride with Portland Sex Trafficking Unit

by Dan Quatier, Edited by Lynn Saint Compassion Connect, After spending a night in a squad car, observing Portland police officers assigned to the sex trafficking division, I became more acutely aware of the plight of sex slaves, especially those below 18 years old. Because of this experience, I feel […]


May 2, 2012 - Oregon couple marries with just weeks to live

Love is not bound by time By Guest Submission, Ryan Smith loved the Oregon Ducks, football at Autzen Stadium, and Bethany Schmidt, not in that order. He and Bethany met as freshmen at the University of Oregon in the fall of 2005, and quickly became inseparable—traveling to Europe together the […]


May 1, 2012 - Portland conservative church vandalized

A church in Portland, Mars Hill Church, was vandalized over the weekend. The church is a newly formed congregation with conservative views on same sex marriage in a Portland neighborhood with an active gay community. Witnesses saw six individuals damage the building at night. Repairs expected to exceed several thousands […]