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Opinion
OPINION: Is Trump a Russian Asset?
Fact or fiction: President Trump is a Russian asset. The following information will provide the facts you will need to make your own decision about Trump. The former head of Kazakhstan’s intelligence service, Alnur Mussayev, claimed on Facebook that Donald Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987, during his […]
Opinion: Trump’s Termination of DEI, Good or Bad?
What is DEI? DEI is the acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion that is used in the hiring process for government and private workforces. Its programs and policies initially came about because of the 1960’s civil rights movement and laws to correct discriminatory practices. DEI policies and programs are used […]
Opinion: Elon Musk and the USAID Program
In 1961, Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act to administer long-range economic and humanitarian assistance to developing countries. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was then established as an independent federal agency, that Congress funds through specific directions in annual appropriation acts and other legislation. Trump has said that USAID has […]
Call to Action: If you value American Democracy boycott Elon Musk’s PayPal
Friends and associates, Elon Musk is helping Donald Trump attack American democracy and Institutions in a bid to destroy the separation of powers that is the cornerstone of our republic, put in place by the founders to PREVENT anything like a monarchy from taking over the USA. For details of […]
Why does LaMalfa only support prevention of violence against some women?
On January 16, 2025, Congressman Doug LaMalfa voted yes on HR 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill amends the current Immigration and Nationality Act, in which sexual violence actions and crimes by aliens make them subject to inadmissible and deportation actions. This bill adds that […]
OPINION: Welcome to Trump’s new America
Donald Trump will become our next president on January 20, 2025. We already know what kind of president he was and where he placed his priorities and loyalties. Trump’s motto is telling the people what they want to hear, then doing whatever he wants to do, and the people will […]
Grant Dependency: Planning for ‘What If’ Scenarios in Siskiyou County
By Daniel Webster In the next few days, I want to pose some rather difficult, yet helpful, questions regarding “what do we do if . . .” What do we do if grants dry up? Siskiyou County – government and society – is rather dependent on grants. We need lots […]
Opinion: LaMalfa spreads misinformation about FEMA ‘s funding
On October 4, 2024, Congressman Doug LaMalfa posted the following on Facebook: “FEMA was created to help Americans recover from natural disasters, but under the Biden-Harris administration, the agency’s focus has shifted. The Shelter and Services Program, intended to help with emergency relief, is now directing over $1 billion in […]
Opinion: How can we prevent the next school shooting?
Publishers note: Governor Newsom signed SB 1174 into law, which: prohibits local governments from requiring voters to present identification at polling places. California is now one of 14 states that do not require voter ID at polls. source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elon-musk-compares-newsom-to-the-joker-after-gov-banned-voter-id-requirements-in-california We, as a nation, did nothing after the April 20, 1999 […]