Daily Archives: February 16, 2024

Parents’ conversational approaches about Black Lives Matter differ by race

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. A study by researchers at the University of Washington and Northwestern University found 84% of Black parents and 76% of white parents spoke to their 8- to 11-year-old children about the Black Lives Matter, or BLM, … Continue reading →

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Those airline stories!

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann. Ed note: I just have one to add. Years ago, when the 747 jet landed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the flight attendant announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Dhahran, it’s a warm 99 degrees outside and if … Continue reading →

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Be my valentine, Vladimir!

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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Consider this letter to Senator Jamie Pedersen

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Jim deMaine

House Bill 2166 (with revisions) recently passed the House unanimously (97-0). This bill allows our POLST forms to be placed in a statewide registry, so that our POLSTs can rapidly be retrieved by 911 responders or emergency rooms. Oregon has … Continue reading →

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