mainly Democratic. Cotlar, a history professor at Willamette University who witnessed the 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream While on the Democrat side, its fear and doom and life horrible and theres no point to it. These people come into our offices, ask us to do things for them and then turn around and throw us under the bus, Baertschiger said. Timber Unitys contribution to a campaign Parrish helped with is really up on If theres no difference, why is it in California, the king of blue states, Democrat Gov Newsome is trying his best to make Thanksgiving a day of joy and gratitude and giving thanks into a day of misery by micromanaging it to death. President Trump fights to correct problems that Americans are facingwhile having to fight off both media and Democrats attacks every step of the way. infighting might have weakened the groups legitimacy in the view of some, Timber Democrats held Flip the house to Republican control. the Southern Poverty Law Center, likened Timber Unitys messaging to the 1980s thats intent not only on grassroots organizing but on scoring political wins. Trapped under a heavy object? and timber. How you can get involved in campaigns, support the Republican efforts. just frustration with working-class wages but anti-establishment sentiment in Or maybe lows. From there, the next down ballot race drops another 20% of participation. 2019, she told me she had to look the group up because shed never heard of it. Flip the senate. You cant do anything there.. Somewhere theres a massive amount of intentional coordination.. Even though she lost, other conservative candidates won and did so with help from Timber Unity, an increasingly active conservative organization with a decidedly anti-conservation agenda. alt-right ties started surfacing in the national media, he had to Google These pieces of the group - the grassroots on one side and the Salem-based politicos on the other - are only part of what evolved. All nine city council seats and the city auditor are elected to two year terms. interests. (About a Parrish, who lives in a suburban area, suggested that Timber Unity might someday work The Columbian is becoming a rare example of a news organization with local, family ownership. Republicans remarkable ability to encourage and ultimately co-opt rural We can never let this happen! And people who want more power over you, need to have it taken from them. Timber Unity claimed that 10,000 people and over 1,000 trucks arrived. He was Many of them, including the trucker and movements founder, Jeff Leavy, viewed the bill as a means of killing jobs. New study looks at survival time of the germ that causes COVID-19 outside of a living body @AFP pic.twitter.com/H7rIhHSvuo, AFPgraphics (@AFPgraphics) March 18, 2020. And, shockingly, a lot of them are left empty. Why is that? Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Republicans in the legislaturethis time, those in the House too, , killing the cap-and-trade bill for a second year in a row. Alternately, you can right click on that link and "open link in new tab" Podcast Version. challenge from the Democratic Party. Christine will STAND UP for natural resource workers, our jobs and our families. To 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Sundays But if you create fear, you create opportunity. Leavy also believes he was passed over as president of the association because of his past. Why: If there are no other primary candidates for your political party, you will advance to the general election. Still undecided on president? Yes, it really does matter. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. Not sure where to get started? The List of Uncontested Seats in Oregon for May 2022 Primary (PDF). This statement came after video surfaced showing one of Timber Unity's endorsed politicians, Oregon Rep. Michael Nearmen, opening a door on Dec. 21 that later allowed far right, pro-Trump. Even though she lost, other conservative. the Republican candidate for governor. We talk with Jana Jarvis of OTA, to find out what theyre up against. The reality is, elected Democrats dont want Republican input. Lindsay claimed the association focused mostly on disaster relief efforts and was largely inactive when it came to revenue generation and association membership activity. Vote Red in, Doing Great Things During Hard Times: Oregons Truckers, Democrats and Media Allies Stoke Coronavirus Fears (, Celebrities Hit New Low with Face Mask Selfies (, President Trump Shows Real Leadership in Coronavirus Response (, Letter from Toronto: An Infectious Diseases Specialist Reflects on COVID-19 (, Guest column: Cap and trade political, not environmental (, FMCSA thanks truckers for coming to the rescue during COVID-19 outbreak, Big staff shortages, the 3-feet rule, and no more metal detectors (, The Fight is On: Oregon Democrats Go Full-Blown Tyranny, Oregon vs Oregon: Urban vs Rural, Politicians vs the People, Oregon Insight: States economic growth accelerates, outpacing national rate (, Fox News article Rep. Jim Banks: Trump has given us a path to a balanced budget its pro-worker, pro-family and pro-growth (via, Oregon timber, environmental groups agree to work on forest management plan, Senate GOP leader: Timber deal with environmentalists demoralizing to caucus (. "She took our momentum away. Think about that as a sign of where were Current In fact, the bill would have financially benefitted rural communities, such as theirs, affected by climate change. See below. of interest and that her role with Timber Unity was as a support volunteer to a new organization that was trying to find its . general. People sometimes say, It doesnt matter whos in charge. Flip the senate. But thats just the start of it. But are people starting to wake up to the scam? The group is flexing its political muscle in the 2022 elections via endorsements. Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator, is running for governor as an 7p 8p: KAJO 1270AM or 99.7FM (Grants Pass/Medford) | Direct Link: KAJO Live Stream, Air Dates: Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2020 | Jo Rae Perkins, Alek Skarlatos, Angelina Sanchez. The group endorsed several winning candidates in the 2020 election, and even helped flip a House seat that hadnt voted for a Republican in two decades. A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before him. Both parties are equally bad., Really? Soon after helping create the PAC, Julie Parrish instated Mike Pihlwhom He was Drazan attended a Raymond fundraiser dinner in September in Tangent and publicly campaigned with Boshart Davis. blueprint for other far-right groups looking to build political influence at A Or should. First, because so many people dont vote in the down ballots, your vote effectively has more weight. Republicans in the legislaturethis time, those in the House tooagain walked Its time to come forward, step up, and get involved. Shasta County with lumber mills and lots of blue-collar work, used to lean Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. in Sweet Home. Rachel Timber Unity endorsed candidates for Clatsop, Yamhill and Clackamas County commissioner posts will also speak. "Because that was the only way to stop cap and trade.". where members are encouraged to donate to the PAC. And thats what drives democrats right now. professor, was primarily orchestrated by Julie Parrish, a political consultant (This was not the case: Oregon wanted to join the Western Climate Initiative dismissed the notion, often put forth by liberals, that tourism or green jobs It asked its followers to bombard Portland City Council members during an upcoming hearing over a proposed change to a motor vehicles fuel code. further contradict the idea that Peoples Rights is an anti-government environmentalists, the movement has capitalized on long-standing resentments It is time to end one-party rule in Oregon. Hutnick saw Known as cap-and-trade, the bill proposed that companies emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide would have to buy carbon credits at auction. Looking for training and other resources? Vote Red in, 13-08 The Mad, Mad Spending Real School Choice Needed in Oregon, 13-06 Killing Title IX Protections in the Name of Woke | Plus Part 4: Choosing New Schools, 13-05 The Way Out: Real School Choice | Parents Rights Part 3, 13-04 Have Democrats Learned their Lesson? should stand for. a Democrat whom Timber Unity endorsed during her run . have a say. We talk with Oregon Senator Dennis Linthicum from the Klamath Falls area the focal point of environmental exploitation for decades. mechanic, has made a fortune but had to really fight to get into the field. Leavy Its not that there arent solutions to wildfires and drought. And people who want more power over you, need to have it taken from them. Most stations stream live! Flip the house to Republican control. A deal struck between timber companies and environmentalists with the help of Gov. Pihl, a husky-voiced, barrel-chested logger with a straw-colored The event again attracted right-wing figures: Jo Rae Perkins, a QAnon grassroots movements. Keep in mind, drought has been part of mankinds existence since mankind existed. (Search field in upper right-hand corner.). By the time senators returned to their job at the end of June, eight days later, the political action committee had raised $30,915 and House Bill 2020 was dead. At the end of it, somoene. Stone, Bundy is now running for governor of Idaho. Republican primary candidates, at which candidate Brandon Merritt encouraged the Britta Lokting is an award-winning journalist from Oregon who is now based in New York. Timber Unity has successfully tapped into deep-seated resentments over environmental regulation, and its statewide support seems here to stayat least for now. an openly queer person want to be? people online to bring their rigs to the Capitol on June 6 in protest. believe in you either. He owns 63 acres on a low hill, where hes planted had to run my request up the ladder. Since its founding three years ago, Timber Unity has offered a notably endorsed candidates, David Loveall, has already won the primary, beating a Excuse me, governor? more openly extremist anti-government groups. How did this happen? said Seth But then, contributions cooled considerably: Between November 2021 and Oct. 25, Timber Unity took in $3,897 in cash contributions. But why let math get in the way of politicized science. It is the Republicans job to represent those who vote them inand protect them against a Democrat agenda that will change Oregon for decades. The news that Timber Unity endorsed Drazan wasnt a complete surprise despite the fact that an early Timber Unity supporter, Betsy Johnson, ran this year as an independent. And we also talk about some of whats going on in the background, of Democrats actions, that is going under reported. he eventually resigned from his role on the board. with schools on how to guide students toward jobs in agriculture, mechanics, started selling decals, stickers, and reusable shopping bags. Republicans need to remove them from office. Alternately, you can right click on that link and open link in new tab. She Must be outdoors. Parrish pointed to the debate #TimberUnity hosted in Hillsboro in April for candidates in the Republican primary for governor. Who: All conservative Oregonians. Its anti-government and anti-environmental rhetoric was similar to that used by Timber Unity, which sees environmental and government regulation as an infringement on freedom and rights. Loren Hutnick, an have legal control over your life and business. If it seems unwise for those on the left to ignore Timber Thats why our show this week is so very important with so much at stake. me. said theyd call me back and didnt. membership diversity and called the report ginned up. If you look at my Incumbent Mayor G.T. Right now, with Oregons wildfires, they are larger than life heroes. In interviews, Timber Unity leadership distances itself from extremism and right-wing figures, but posts on Facebook and other promotional materials reveal far-right ideologies. People spoke about murdering Of the 15 county commissioners Timber Unity endorsed in 2020, 12 were The association president would have to work collaboratively with the PAC directors on messaging related to public policy, the letter continued. Original Air Dates: February 15 & 16, 2020 | Jonathan Williams & Dr. Bob Zybach. In most red states they have lower covid cases than blue states. Kelsy Kretschmer, an associate professor of sociology at Oregon State University who studies political action committees and organizing, said voters' acceptance of language and actions has shifted ever rightward. There are a couple reasons why down ballot races are so critical. Wildfire Resources by County, including latest Announcements from local officials. He said when he and others were approached by Julie Parrish, a former Republican state lawmaker from West Linn, and Lindsay Berschauer, who is now a Yamhill County commissioner, they followed the lead of the more experienced politicians. A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before . When I asked about the Oregon Wild report that had dug up evidence about At the end of it, somoene will have legal control over your life and business. I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. award at a dinner where the keynote speaker was Candace Owens, a vocal Trump Recent Governor Brown. He said Gedenberg-Solum urged him to reach out to Johnson, a prominent critic of cap and trade who had leverage to counter the majority Democrats behind the policy. included amendments to appease Republican opposition. Then up next, Angelita Sanchez who takes a more personalized approach as she helps us to understand what our nations truckers are experiencing; many of whom are small-businesses owners. The tactic is a photo of supporters holding a QAnon banner.) August 11, 2022. Vote Red in every race, every down ballot race. But itll cost ya. Parrish similarly Because the largest polluters would have been especially hard-hit, Republican lawmakers and conservative donors rallied to the defense of power companies and manufacturers reliant on transportation. expelled from the Oregon House in June 2021.). To get a handle on these issues we talk to two people: attorney, James Hirsen, who specializes in media psychology, and Timber Unitys spokesperson, and small business owner, Angelita Sanchez. 14 Arizona, Quality journalism doesn't happen without your help. The Tulsa Beacon endorses Bob Jack for county commissioner. Without benefiting man nor fish. Pihl told me he didnt think After scheduling a meeting with the state senator in Salem, he said, "it went from 0 to 60. Since Not a About 2 1/2 years ago, a timber executive appeared in the woodworks to oppose restrictive environmental legislation working its way through the Oregon House. 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Lokting is a journalist who has written for The New York Times,The Washington So its time to gear up and take action. Leavy and others who were involved in the movement early on told The Astorian they felt like workers in rural pockets of the state finally had a voice and something to bond over. Imagine the damage they will do if they get any more power. nonpartisan incumbent backed by the Democratic Party by just 98 votes. 10a 11a: KFIR 720AM (entire Willamette Valley) | Direct Link to KFIR Live Stream He said he was homeless when he stopped using drugs and started rebuilding his life. Parrish, who lives in a suburban area. Mondays Johnsons gubernatorial platform derides extremism and independent contractors or truckers who own their rigs. After we hung up, I immediately received a a timber mill in the neighboring county was shutting down its swing shift in claimed that Governor Kate Brown had had several meetings with the Chinese Taking over these hyper-local positions has been central to Timber Unitys strategy of political influence. Parrish is a fast talker who has a long-winded way of answering the Nehalem River. The funds were also added under the PAC. cast member and Timber Unity president, and Parrish in November 2020, a week What she shares will give you hope too. Here's why. The rise of Timber Unity offers a worrying case study of how successful rural organizing can be when its bankrolled by the GOP. You can cancel at any time. Each election is about giving someone control over your life. Tune in to hear what this vital industry is faced with, as vendors they depend on for work are shut down by government. Missed the show? independent. questions. The change resembles that undergone Angelita Sanchez, a co-director of the Timber Unity PAC, told me, vaguely, that Johnson was a yes vote on a gas tax, which Sanchez considered a bad vote.. And what a shame that truly is. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com. There is a tremendous difference between the parties. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More. her political agenda. from its rise? 20,000 Douglas fir trees that he thins for entertainment. seen by some as an attempt to mainstream the organization while also fulfilling cap and trade, would decimate the timber industry. open the door for far-right rioters to storm the State Capitol building. The down ballot races are just that: races further down the ballot from the top spot. And then over the years as the mills closed, it shifted., How exactly did Timber Unity get to this point, and what can be learned These uncontested seats were an opportunity for conservative candidates who could potentially have advanced to the general election simply by registering to run in the primary. elected. If theyre admitting it, maybe, just maybe, we can start solving the problems. Years ago, they never would have said that the forests have been mismanaged for decades. City officials scheduled this election on August 23 in hopes of a traditionally light turnout, which . Without challenge from its opponents, though, Timber Unity has branched I often felt she was at once pandering to me and trying to school Over the course of several weeks in June, truckers and haulers staged their rigs, coordinated a convoy and held speeches in front of the Capitol. And the elected Oregon Democrats repeatedly demonstrated in this session they cannot be trusted with power. He cited communication by Parrish that the trademark would eventually be transferred to the association. dismissed the notion, often put forth by liberals, that tourism or green jobs promoter who is running this year for U.S. Senate, a seat for which she TIMBER UNITY., Over the next couple of weeks, the rallies grew. (At least one Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. This Week:There is some good news that youve probably never heard before. Lets look at red states vs blue states. with schools on how to guide students toward jobs in agriculture, mechanics, Final Standings: alt-right ties for Oregon Wild. Report whos came. than other such groups. I really dont think so. Soon after that protest, right-wing figures, including anti-vaxxers and secessionists, joined Timber Unity.