As disheartening as the outcome of the recent national election was to many, it will give us all an opportunity to compare the effect on the country of MAGA policy (next four years) and Democratic policy (last four years). Areas to compare might include control of inflation; health care access; medical debt; childhood infections; Medicare […]

Still licking my wounds, but the sun is shining, and it’s time to move on and hope that our constitutional system of checks and balances will hold up. I think what I underestimated was how much one’s financial situation can affect one’s vote, and apparently there are plenty of Americans who feel a Trump presidency […]

I write concerning Kamala Harris’ concession speech. Only a noble leader could give such an uplifting speech. Anybody who watched it would know what a fantastic president she could have been. Suse Jahns Portland

One of the many joys of living in Portland, for me, is having a yearly subscription to the Portland Symphony Orchestra concerts. Their artistry astounds me. This past Sunday was no exception. Featured was their first chair French horn player, Lauren Winter, who played flawlessly. The French horn is a very difficult instrument to play […]

The recent election has underscored deep divisions within our society, highlighting an urgent need for initiatives that foster community-building, resilience and hope. At Trekkers, we know that youth mentoring programs are crucial in helping young people build connections and bridge our divides. Our programs help young people develop empathy, a sense of community and the […]