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A commitment to prevention

One of the greatest, under-appreciated benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which remains the law of the…

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Fix, don’t scrap, the Electoral College

The 2016 presidential election is behind us and many have taken to the streets in protest. Others have…

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Understanding fanaticism in mass movements

More than 40 years ago, as I was hitchhiking my way across western Europe, I frequently was humbled…

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Tips for dealing with seasonal stress

The holidays are coming — just what we all need. More stress in a stressful world. Many people…

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Living — and voting — in fear

American elections, even those we call sweeps, are determined by relatively few votes, hundreds in fields of tens…

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Make mental health a priority

Many of us ignore physical symptoms — an aching tooth, a shoulder which locks up, early signs of…

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Ranchers have held up their end of the deal

We have seen much success with the current Oregon Wolf Plan, currently under its five-year review. We now…

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Raising a toast to our veterans and their families

The first time I met fellow veteran Dawson Officer, we bonded over a whiskey that was smooth and…

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A songbird with a deep repertoire

The white-crowned sparrow is a very common song bird that can be found in a variety of habitats…

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Getting around, circa 1947

On a recent trip to Saskatchewan with my brother I took a picture of an abandoned grain elevator…

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