A man who set fire to an occupied police precinct in Portland, Oregon during the nationwide riots has been sentenced to five years in prison. Gavaughn Streeter-Hillerich pleaded guilty to first-degree arson before being sentenced. According to a criminal complaint obtained by The Epoch Times, Streeter-Hillerich was filmed along with five others looking at an…
Portland Rioter Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A man who set fire to an occupied police precinct in Portland, Oregon, during the nationwide riots has been sentenced to five years in prison in a plea deal that will see him avoid a harsher sentence. Gavaughn Streeter-Hillerich pleaded guilty to first-degree arson before being sentenced. According to a criminal complaint obtained by The…
Oregon GOP Lawmakers Introduce Ban on ‘Vaccine Passports’
Republicans in Oregon have introduced a bill that would bar the state from implementing “vaccine passport” systems. Last month, Oregon’s Health Authority issued guidance that residents can go maskless outside but must show proof of vaccination to forgo wearing masks inside, including in houses of worship, businesses, and other venues. Now, Oregon state Sen. Kim Thatcher…
Oregon Republicans Introduce a Ban on COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passports’
Republicans in Oregon have introduced a bill that would bar the state from implementing “vaccine passport” systems. Last month, Oregon’s Health Authority issued guidance that residents can go maskless outside but must show proof of vaccination to forgo wearing masks inside, including in houses of worship, businesses, and other venues. Now, Oregon state Sen. Kim Thatcher…
Oregon Bans Firearms at Capitol, Requires Locking Guns at Home
Bringing guns to the Oregon State Capitol has been made illegal by a bill signed into law on June 1 by Democrat Gov. Kate Brown. The law previously passed in the legislature with Democrats in favor and minority Republicans in opposition. The bill also requires guns at home to be kept in a container with…
Group Vows Lawsuit Against Oregon Governor Over ‘Vaccine Passport’ Orders
A good-government group is threatening to sue Oregon Gov. Kate Brown if she moves forward with her planned implementation of a vaccine verification system—commonly called a vaccine passport system—for residents of the state to enter a business without wearing a face mask. A vaccine passport is proof that an individual has tested negative for or been inoculated…
5 Arrested in Portland During Riot on Anniversary of Floyd’s Death
Five people were arrested overnight in Portland, Oregon after a riot broke out on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. The quintet was part of a crowd who set a fire in a dumpster next to the Justice Center, a building that houses a jail and law enforcement offices, while chanting “Burn the building down,”…
Deep Dive (May 25): Oregon Becomes First State to Require Vaccination Proof for Maskless Entry
Big Tech corporations now have to think twice about deplatforming Floridians. Residents of the Sunshine State are now able to sue social media platforms over censorship. Under the new law, courts can award up to $100,000 in monetary damages for each proven claim. This comes as the FCC commissioner Brandon Carr sets out proposals to…
Live Q&A: Oregon Counties Vote to Secede Into Idaho; Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire
Several Oregon counties voted to consider seceding to Idaho in a May 18 vote, in a move they claim is about a judgment on lifestyle and values. And in other news, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp we’ll discuss these stories and others, and…
Oregon Counties Vote to Secede Into Idaho
Several counties in Oregon on Tuesday voted to consider joining the state of Idaho, which is part of a long-shot movement to break away from the state that has long been dominated by Portland politicians. Voters in Malheur, Sherman, Grant, Baker, and Lake counties approved various measures requiring county officials to take steps to look…
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