In 2002, at the age of 74, Coretta Scott King was interviewed by noted photographer Joyce Tenneson. The photo that accompanies her words shows an older woman full of dignity and strength.
Mrs. King stated, “When you age, you become wiser in so many ways. Experience has shown you the potential of the human spirit. Committing to do what is right, what is just, and what is good will bring you fulfillment.”
On April 12, 1999, a few months before the turn of the millennium, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel was invited to give a speech in the White House’s historic East Room. He reminded those present of the conflicts of the past century – two world wars, countless civil wars and assassinations of leaders like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy and the inhumanity of gulags and concentration camps. And he warned them of the “perils of indifference.”
Read MoreElection Day is less than 50 days away. We want to start by saying thank you. Every door you've knocked on, every call you've made, every yard sign you've put up, and every conversation you've had with a neighbor about why this election matters is adding up. We see the hours you are putting in, and we are grateful for every one of them.
Read MoreCanvassing and speaking to voters directly is one of the most effective ways to make sure Deb wins this seat. We need volunteers to knock doors, talk with neighbors, and help turn out support before Election Day.
Read MoreThis week, The New York Times reported that, since Congress allowed Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire, millions of Americans are going without health insurance. These are small business owners, independent contractors, or unemployed people who are not eligible for Medicare coverage. The Congressional Budget Office projects there are 27 million people who are uninsured, and cuts in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will bring that total to about 40 million people.
Read MoreIt seems that in much of our society, we're separated by age—childcare, schools, senior services. How precious, then, are shared community places where all generations are comfortable together, matter so much.
Read MoreAs of 10AM on November 9th (The Oregonian), State Senator Deb Patterson (D, I) has won a second term as Senator for District 10 with 54% of the vote.
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