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After the show airs on our network of radio stations, you can listen to our podcast either here on our site or your favorite podcast platform. 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. How you can get involved in campaigns, support the Republican efforts. bigger. Truckers united with loggers to stand up to government. There is great news out of Trumps administration with their budget proposal. the country, a wave of conservative candidates have entered school board races. Gov. And remember, it was these everyday heroes who stopped the dreaded cap and trade tax. ADVERTISEMENT. Lets look at red states vs blue states. recall you when it doesnt, he said. Yes, it really does matter. But thats just the start of it. These pieces of the group - the grassroots on one side and the Salem-based politicos on the other - are only part of what evolved. job sites, she reiterated a talking point about how urbanites view the states All stations stream live! The father of three children has worked for Gedenberg Log Trucking in Astoria for nearly a decade. "Julie Parrish is the shadow person," said Jen Hamaker, whose family owned and operated Seneca Sawmill Co. in Eugene. Alex probably is outdoors when hes not behind a camera or notepad. This week we start our conversation with Jonathan Williams, of American Legislative Exchange Council. Final Standings: At a June 19 rally, Republican Carl grassroots movements. Its that the democrat-controlled legislature refused to take away her emergency dictator powers. Vote Red in every race, every down ballot race. Leavy told me that Johnson was one of the first people he called Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator, is running for governor as an dogs and bagged chips from folding tables. 198198 7 Comments 38 Shares Like Comment Share View 5 more comments Oldest 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. 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. We discuss the timing and look into the memorandum of understanding itself. Right now, with Oregons wildfires, they are larger than life heroes. If theyre equally bad, why is there more freedom in Red states. At the movement's peak, Betsy Johnson then a Democratic state senator representing the North Coast, now an independent candidate for governor triumphantly held up a #TimberUnity sign at a rally outside the Oregon State Capitol. Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. successful model of anti-government organizing aimed at local political Democrats held An article was recently published touting Oregons beating the national economic trends but we dig into the reality. Many of them, including the trucker and movements founder, Jeff Leavy, viewed the bill as a means of killing jobs. 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. Be sure to tune in and hear about the 6 million dead people who are finally going to get their checks cut off. For too many voters, the down ballot races get overlooked. It is time to end one-party rule in Oregon. And this year, dont waste it by giving even more control to people who want to control you. She praised the leadership of Sanchez and Bowers. for Medical Freedom. huge state GOP donor. Sunshine, the researcher for the He said political opportunists seized on #TimberUnity's initial success, took control and ultimately left the leadership divided. She took something that we had never seen before in the state of Oregon.". We already have the Forest Protection Act, which is very deep and its 87 pages of regulation, he says. Trapped under a heavy object? Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. have officiated a gay wedding, I consider myself pro-choice. At the heart of Timber Unity is a decades-old fight against the Boshart is a name linked to Timber Unity. environmentalists, the movement has capitalized on long-standing resentments record as a lawmaker, she said, I have voted for some gun safety things, I And, abracadabra, environmentalists who buy that land could turn around and sell it $100 acres for $10,000 per acre mitigation credits. people online to bring their rigs to the Capitol on June 6 in protest. See, Want to know more about Trumps help for small business owners affected by corona virus? be, for the working people and be ran by loggers, he said. governorship have been in Democratic hands for a decade. Recent Like several original leaders, Leavy has split from the group, disillusioned by what the movement has become. Paid for by Timber Unity PAC - PAC ID #20000. come heavily armed. arguments about land use rights and government regulations. Most stations stream live! And the elected Oregon Democrats repeatedly demonstrated in this session they cannot be trusted with power. 2018 yellow vest protests in France, which swept the country after President The FAR LEFT EXTREMIST came out with a story today, and lets just say they are running scared and they give ALL THE CREDIT TO YOU!!!. Also, board members would have to refrain from posting "unfounded, defamatory commentary" about the PAC directors and past association board members. Listed below are candidates that we are proudly endorsing. Be sure to check out Promises Made, Promises Kept! So if youre not sure, double-check which Oregon district you live in. Andrew Miller, CEO of the 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. Listen anywhere! Heres why. Leavy and Hamaker claim Parrish hijacked #TimberUnity. 11a noon: KLBM 1450AM (Union County) | Direct Link to KLBM Live Stream claimed ignorance. Tune in to hear what this vital industry is faced with, as vendors they depend on for work are shut down by government. Unlike other political action committees, the power behind far-right Timber Unityto influence the 2022 General Election doesn't come in the form of money but endorsements. creation for tapping into long-held timber resentments against liberal elites Mondays Willamette University historian and author Seth Cotlar flagged the connection on Twitter. Parrish, who lives in a suburban area, suggested that Timber Unity might someday work Alex Powers (he/him) reports agri-business, Benton County, environment and city of Lebanon for Mid-Valley Media. believe in you either. He owns 63 acres on a low hill, where hes planted "I want every truck loaded or not, every logger, every person in this industry there," he continued. In late January, Lindsay responded with a letter demanding the association cease and desist from using the #TimberUnity trademark and similar names. They just want Republican bodies in the House or Senate so the Oregon Democrats can pass whatever they want. 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream Andrew Miller, the CEO of Stimson Lumber Co., provided $5,000 in seed money to start the political action committee and was named director. onto their supermajority, but several contested seats were flipped on both further contradict the idea that Peoples Rights is an anti-government beard, lives in Vernonia, a small timber town tucked in the mountains around in Sweet Home. Doni rights and less federal regulation on public lands. The inter-class accord may have assistants on nationwide ballots, claims it now has 50,000 members. I often felt she was at once pandering to me and trying to school The tactic is a The PAC has financially backed other Bosharts, albeit in small amounts, donating $500 each to the campaigns of Boshart Davis and Katie Boshart Glaser,. That month, each of the 11 Republican state senators walked out of the legislative session and effectively killed the bill. Dont worrythe podcast version will be right here after the show airs . The Tulsa Beacon endorses Kevin Gray for Tulsa County . Dont worrythe podcast version will be right here after the show airs . Hutnick saw I often felt she was at once pandering to me and trying to school And we also talk about some of whats going on in the background, of Democrats actions, that is going under reported. corporate and labor voices against environmentalists dates more or less to that Once elected, you become a member of the county party, which allows you to vote on issues, for officers, who in turn vote for state and federal offices. But while people at the topthe President or governorcontrol the agenda because they have the executive power, its the people down ballot races who control the people at the top. network, gaining political and governmental power is part of the groups Pihl, a Vernonia logger, served as co-director of the PAC for about a month. Britta Lokting is an award-winning journalist from Oregon who is now based in New York. Like Oregons governor did just a dew weeks ago on a national news program. He said he was homeless when he stopped using drugs and started rebuilding his life. Jul. After multiple environmental groups condemned Democratic congressional candidate Carrick Flynn's remarks in which he expressed emotional sympathy for Timber Unity and criticized the impact of . Brian Boquist, at the time a Republican representing District regional venues where it can actually seek positions of office and take Years ago, they never would have said that the forests have been mismanaged for decades. Show Summary: Truckers have always been everyday heroes. But, worse, they create the crisis and offer the solution. If you havent already, become a Precinct Committee Person. All of these claims were false, according to the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Do you really want to just give up a seat to the crazy Left? By all appearances, Plus Parents Rights Part 2, 13-03 Are Parents an Endangered Species? Its bad enough when the media lies or pushes outright hoaxes, but its perhaps even worse when many times the good news from the president, goes completely unreported. No surprise maybe, but even there, there are some in government who want to make things in Oregon even worse. She also noted the track record of #TimberUnity endorsed candidates for state and county offices. I left voicemails at the an openly queer person want to be? Apparently, the constant fight the last three years has given him the experience he needed to deal with Corona Virus. part because of a proposed emissions bill, he considered it another blow to his And right now it comes down to hope and joy and love and embrace of life on the Republican side. proposed emission cuts; farmers have blocked roads with tractors and driven their tractors to the parliament building, tactics similar to those used by The Wise Use movement in the 1980s and 90s, for example, wanted the expansion of private property rights and less government oversight on federal lands. district that includes the progressive city of Bend flipped Democrat. Unity, it seems even more unwise not to learn from it. previously ran multiple times but didnt win; an anti-vaxxer group called Moms In Lane County, Ryan Ceniga defeated Dawn Lesley, an environmental engineer who prioritized climate change. We are going to fight for our way of life. It also gives money to candidates: at least $78,000 since its inception, according to the Oregon Secretary of State website. I passed messages through employers. TIMBER UNITY., Over the next couple of weeks, the rallies grew. By June, word Finally, I got hold of Pihl, who said he In a short period, Timber Unity has While on the Democrat side, its fear and doom and life horrible and theres no point to it. Wildfire Resources by County, including latest Announcements from local officials. Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. advocates gun ownership and resisting the federal government; Joey Nations, a independent. "The way it all started was absolutely pure," Leavy said. The Shasta County win was one example of how blue-collar attitudes When I asked about the Oregon Wild report that had dug up evidence about Brilliant. and that she is not now, nor considering, running for any kind of public He and others claim Parrish dictated nearly everything #TimberUnity did, fueling turmoil and toxicity. What: Oregon needs good conservatives to run for office. he eventually resigned from his role on the board. worker and employer., This porous confluence of rural, small business, corporate, and conservative It was a lot like the Tea Party, said Doug Moore, the executive City officials scheduled this election on August 23 in hopes of a traditionally light turnout, which . kind of crazy camp of whatever. Pihl chimed in to say that when Timber Unitys Dont worrycatch the podcast version. Soon after that protest, right-wing figures, including anti-vaxxers and secessionists, joined Timber Unity. One user said, Someone should shave her ass and teach her to Timber Unitys contribution to a campaign Parrish helped with is really up on The unintended consequences of government interference with this stoppage including Oregon. Because your neighbor is ignoring or forgetting to vote those down ballot races, you get to have more say. So its time to gear up and take action. something to do with the nature of the work; some of the Timber Unity members, for example, are Then we have Dr. Bob Zybach back due to the secret meeting Gov Kate has been having with 13 timber companies and environmental groups. part because of a proposed, Leavy Governor Brown The group endorsed several winning candidates in the 2020 election, and even helped flip a House seat that hadn't voted for a Republican in two decades. Gray has a solid track record and would do a good job. This story was originally published in Columbia Insight, an independent environmental journalist news site. In most red states they have lower covid cases than blue states. I dont Leavy said #TimberUnity was registered as a trademark and was filed under the PAC. There is only one party now that is standing up for rural Oregonians. Lindsay said any communication by Parrish that the trademark would eventually be transferred to the association was not binding and "merely broad statements of possible actions.". those would not be acceptable things.. 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. A deal that, despite the 10,000 people who showed up Timber Unity had any say in. Many of them, including the trucker and movements founder, Jeff Leavy, viewed the bill as a means of killing jobs. Drazan attended a Raymond fundraiser dinner in September in Tangent and publicly campaigned with Boshart Davis. In response to questions from The Astorian, Parrish described herself as a volunteer for #TimberUnity who lends advice and support when asked. corporation., With new leadership in control, Timber Unity held what was likely its alt-right ties for Oregon Wild. racist and fascist because he didnt know these terms. by Leavy, who said he registered as a Democrat out of high school. In the infamous battle over the spotted owl, which was declared a Without challenge from its opponents, though, Timber Unity has branched professor, was primarily orchestrated by Julie Parrish, a political consultant response to Covid protocols; the organization, which managed to put its area alt-right figures, but its leadership has attempted to distance the group from In fact, the bill would have financially benefitted rural communities, such as theirs, affected by climate change. Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). In June 2019, truckers and loggers living mainly in logging country between the coast and Portland became fed up and angry over a proposed carbon emissions bill. Second, down ballot races are important because of the very nature of our system. showed up, including the states Three Percenters organization, a group that of life is under attack from urban politicians.) One of Timber Unitys In northern California this year, secessionists from the State of Jefferson, the militia-backed group that attended early Timber Unity But when we look around and see during current times with governments mandates about when and how were to shop and gather; or roads closed because fires have over taken much of Oregons western counties but are fully open on the eastern side of the mountains, stores still get stocked. Because, of course, you can make money on a crisis. walk backwards. 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