OFIR members and supporters:
After five or more years learning English as their second language, (ELL, ESL), in Oregon schools, 75 percent of those students still are not proficient in English according to a report out today.
In the Salem-Keizer School District 84 percent of the [...]
Please watch this. If you value you're freedom, you will NOT visit this government site.House Republicans are crying foul and claiming that the Democrats are using [...]
This is pretty good. I would like to see it done more professionaly but eh, it gets to the point pretty well. [...] 
A regulatory policy analyst says many Americans may be unaware that at the same time Congress was debating the Wall Street bailout package, it was approving a multi-billion dollar bailout of U.S. car makers.
While [...]
But they do encourage racism, sexism and other prejudice when you want to bid on a state contract.
A friend of a friend wanted to bid on a contract but couldn’t. Seems that because the two owners had equal ownership, they weren’t qualified. The problem? One of the owners was [...]
August 13, 2008
McDonald’s has done it again. First, the company paid $20,000 to become a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and to have a seat on the board of directors. Next, McDonald’s refused a request to remain neutral in the culture war by choosing to [...]
Earlier this month, the American Family Association (AFA) called for a boycott of the hamburger giant because of the company's promotion of the homosexual agenda. The AFA took issue with [...]
Dear Mr. Cheezer:
Thank you for contacting me to express your opposition to same-sex marriage. I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this issue.
Legislation has been introduced to amend the U.S. [...]
Very interesting 5 minute video and one that everyone should watch and pass on....
A short but poignant independent film on Government sponsored healthcare systems. Everyone who plans to vote for our new President in 2008 NEEDS to see this. Regardless of the person for whom they would vote. Please [...]
The season of Lent begins this Wednesday, February 6. It is a time of reflection and prayer between Ash Wednesday and Easter.
Last Monday, January 28, was the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest, theologian, philosopher, Patron Saint of universities, colleges and schools. It seems appropriate to use [...]
The season of Lent begins this Wednesday, February 6. It is a time of reflection and prayer between Ash Wednesday and Easter.
Last Monday, January 28, was the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest, theologian, philosopher, Patron Saint of universities, colleges and schools. It seems appropriate to use [...]
A referendum ruling clears the way for gays and lesbians to register as domestic partners
U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman's decision means that starting Monday, same-sex couples can start signing up for domestic partnerships, entitling them to most of [...]
The memorial for Officer Mark Zylawy will be this Friday, February 1, 2008, at 11 a.m., at New Hope Church, located at 11731 SE Stevens Road, Portland, OR, 97086. Interment (with procession) will follow the ceremony to Lincoln Memorial Park, located at 11614 SE Mount Scott Blvd., Happy Valley, OR.
[...]In the mainstream green movement, being any color but white can be a little lonely.
[...]Message from Chief Rosie Sizer:
It is with great sadness that I have to give everyone this information. At 6:32 this morning, Portland Police Officer Mark Zylawy was killed in a collision on I-5 southbound in Vancouver. From information obtained from the Washington State Patrol, it appears that Mark's car [...]
Resolution of the Oregon Republican Party
In Support of the
Respect for Law Act
Adopted this 29th Day of November, 1007
WHEREAS the Oregon Republican Party recognizes and salutes the hard work, determination, dedication and contributions of legal immigrants to Oregon; and
WHEREAS Section 5.5 of [...]
The mammoth west Antarctic ice sheet, [...]
