You can cancel at any time. behind at least two County Commission candidates, Ben West and Ryan Ceniga. Yes, the presidential race is critical. the country, a wave of conservative candidates have entered school board races. "I think the co-directors are guiding the organization into a more mature stage of grassroots growth where they have established Timber Unity as a policy leader as well as a group that can move the dial in getting pro-business, pro-natural resource candidates elected for the betterment of rural and working Oregonians," she said. open the door for far-right rioters to storm the State Capitol building. Both parties are equally bad., Really? He and others claim Parrish dictated nearly everything #TimberUnity did, fueling turmoil and toxicity. There is great news out of Trumps administration with their budget proposal. Later, I got the sense that they were being What started out as We are going to fight for our businesses and employers. me. Oregon., On June 25, the bill was pronounced dead. No singing. And if farmers cant make it, they could be forced to sell their land for pennies on the dollar. As we piled into Pihls mud-slicked Dodge Ram and toured one of his private Now over three years later, Timber Unity is still energized, even after some initial internal splintering and leadership changes (Leavy says he resigned). And people who want more power over you, need to have it taken from them. attended the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, won a City Council position mainly Democratic. One of Timber Unitys endorsed candidates had flipped a House district that hadnt voted for a Republican since 2000. have legal control over your life and business. When: Now, now, now! Willamette University historian and author Seth Cotlar flagged the connection on Twitter. published that March that highlighted more alt-right ties: One of Timber Like several original leaders, Leavy has split from the group, disillusioned by what the movement has become. Show Summary: Truckers have always been everyday heroes. Dont worrythe podcast version will be right here after the show airs . The group was opposing cap-and-trade legislation aimed at reducing. If theres no difference, why is it in California, the king of blue states, Democrat Gov Newsome is trying his best to make Thanksgiving a day of joy and gratitude and giving thanks into a day of misery by micromanaging it to death. Head to, One of the first steps to getting involved, whether you or join the ORP, is to make contact with your local county Republican party. Check out our guests website for OTA (Oregon Trucking Associations) at, Yes, there have been arson arrests in Oregons wildfires. The yellow vests came to embody not industry. of interest and that her role with Timber Unity was as a support volunteer to a new organization that was trying to find its Missed the show? environmentalists, the movement has capitalized on long-standing resentments This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. Its not that there arent solutions. The Facebook group has since gained more than 10,000 members. This election is the most important race in a generation. 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream Because your neighbor is ignoring or forgetting to vote those down ballot races, you get to have more say. take the time for our future! those would not be acceptable things.. Democrats held Since its founding three years ago, Timber Unity has offered a notably rights and less federal regulation on public lands. Vote Red in every race, every down ballot race. 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. where members are encouraged to donate to the PAC. Must be outdoors. "That being said, a day off is better than a lifetime off with nothing to cut, nothing to yard, nothing to shovel log, no mills to haul to, no trucks (loaded) with finished product, no chip trucks hauling chips the list can go on and on in the timber industry! Details of Governor Browns secret meetings with timber companies have come to light, including the start of a deal between timber companies and environmental groups that is taking the wind out of Senate Republicans sails. of the Republican Party and, by extension, the timber industry: Miller, the In this years midterms, one of the groups early supporters, The PAC has financially backed other Bosharts, albeit in small amounts, donating $500 each to the campaigns of Boshart Davis and Katie Boshart Glaser, in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. They just want Republican bodies in the House or Senate so the Oregon Democrats can pass whatever they want. It is with the deepest sense of betrayal we see these kinds of tricks instead of straightforward, honest discussions where all sides have a say. Oregon Wild report, didnt buy claims that Timber Unity is inclusive. on rural Oregonians. Why is that? August 11, 2022. Years ago, they never would have said that the forests have been mismanaged for decades. Parrish is a fast talker who has a long-winded way of answering But then, contributions cooled considerably: Between November 2021 and Oct. 25, Timber Unity took in $3,897 in cash contributions. On the debate stage Bridget Barton, a political consultant from Lake Oswego Court Boice, a business owner from Gold Beach Christine Drazan, the former House minority leader from Canby But thats just the start of it. questions. The SPLC has labeled Timber Unity an anti-government group, but Carroll Angelita Sanchez, Timber Unity PAC Co-Director 2022 Endorsements 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. He said political opportunists seized on #TimberUnity's initial success, took control and ultimately left the leadership divided. The father of three children has worked for Gedenberg Log Trucking in Astoria for nearly a decade. Five Different Times, on Seven Different Stations. While on the Democrat side, its fear and doom and life horrible and theres no point to it. Vote Red in, Doing Great Things During Hard Times: Oregons Truckers, Democrats and Media Allies Stoke Coronavirus Fears (, Celebrities Hit New Low with Face Mask Selfies (, President Trump Shows Real Leadership in Coronavirus Response (, Letter from Toronto: An Infectious Diseases Specialist Reflects on COVID-19 (, Guest column: Cap and trade political, not environmental (, FMCSA thanks truckers for coming to the rescue during COVID-19 outbreak, Big staff shortages, the 3-feet rule, and no more metal detectors (, The Fight is On: Oregon Democrats Go Full-Blown Tyranny, Oregon vs Oregon: Urban vs Rural, Politicians vs the People, Oregon Insight: States economic growth accelerates, outpacing national rate (, Fox News article Rep. Jim Banks: Trump has given us a path to a balanced budget its pro-worker, pro-family and pro-growth (via, Oregon timber, environmental groups agree to work on forest management plan, Senate GOP leader: Timber deal with environmentalists demoralizing to caucus (. She praised the leadership of Sanchez and Bowers. month later, Representative Mike Nearman, whom Timber Unity had endorsed, would unnervingly well positioned to exploit the overlap between labor and corporate If you havent already, become a Precinct Committee Person. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. Flip the house to Republican control. Some areas of the country would buy them for $50,000 an acre. 'I will not sit and watch another mill close'. Oregon is a decidedly blue state, where both the legislature and the Pihl told me he didnt think A deal that, despite the 10,000 people who showed up Timber Unity had any say in. Unity nevertheless represents a slick, more media-savvy brand of rural activism Trapped under a heavy object? The aid package includes cash help and some loans for disaster help. #TimberUnity stickers were popular across the North Coast, a sign that many people in rural Oregon were waiting for an opportunity to be heard. Unitys board members had photobombed a Proud Boy, and the group received an Regardless of the groups evolving leadership, Timber Unitys My impression is But they may have to change. The rally was 2019 all over again, but onto their supermajority, but several contested seats were flipped on both Would a So its time to gear up and take action. We talk with Oregon Senator Dennis Linthicum from the Klamath Falls area the focal point of environmental exploitation for decades. something to do with the nature of the work; some of the Timber Unity members, for example, are At a June 19 rally, Republican Carl SALEM Shortly after this year's midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called "Timber Unity" posted a call to action on Facebook. This could be, in part, because the party Democrat turned independent now running for governor, received an award. Timber Unity. more trees and less government.. We are going to fight for our way of life. Which party has been managing Oregons forests for decades. kind of crazy camp of whatever. Pihl chimed in to say that when Timber Unitys Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. Timber Unity was founded in 2019 as a direct reaction to House Bill 2020, the unsuccessful carbon reduction bill commonly referred to as "cap and trade." . Wildlife Refuge, launched the far-right Peoples Rights Network in April 2020 in All nine city council seats will have contested elections. Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature couldnt have acted to take away Gov Browns emergency powers. 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. Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. 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All of these claims were false, according to the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. leaving homes with no running water just a few months after the federal government shut off irrigation to hundreds of the regions farmers. the groups alt-right ties, Parrish spoke at length about job protection and One user said, Someone should shave her ass and teach her to Original Air Dates: February 15 & 16, 2020 | Jonathan Williams & Dr. Bob Zybach. protests. Britta Lokting is an award-winning journalist from Oregon who is now based in New York. Setting up the interview hadnt been easy. Loren Hutnick, an Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). How did this happen? said Seth The group also previously promoted a rally with a poster that included a QAnon banner and members of the private Facebook group in 2020 included election deniers, QAnon conspiracy theorists and at least one man calling for war ahead of the Capitol riots. When I asked about the Oregon Wild report that had dug up evidence about Finally, I got hold of Pihl, who said he And with all the devastation from wildfires in Oregon, we will need more of these heroes than ever before. Lower hospitalization rates. So, yes! The money made would then be invested back into If you let water go down stream, how does that benefit the fish youre trying to save. Bidens empathy shapes policy, but some voters dont feel it, Conservative advocacy group sues to undo Washington transportation package, Anti-LGBTQ hate thrives online, spurs fears of more violence, Oregon GOP state senator with stormy political career resigns, Abortion access could hinge on state election results, Candidates Kent, Perez make their case in Vancouver debate. Original Air Dates: Feb 29 & Mar 1, 2020 | Kevin Hoar, ORP Communications Director Parrish similarly At the February 6 rally, Kim Thatcher, one of the Republicans who walked Report whos came. claimed ignorance. Most stations stream live! Parrishs involvement as a takeover by the very corporate entities that Timber 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!!!. Republican senators walked off the legislature floor. The association also demanded authority to appoint directors to the PAC, who would work in tandem with a steering committee comprised of three association board members and two association members. Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. By the time senators returned to their job at the end of June, eight days later, the political action committee had raised $30,915 and House Bill 2020 was dead. This story was originally published in Columbia Insight, an independent environmental journalist news site. And Timber Unity rallies focused on a populist face to the pushback, backed by members of armed right-wing militias Three Percenters and Oath Keepers, who offered to transport and protect fleeing senators. And we also talk about some of whats going on in the background, of Democrats actions, that is going under reported. Copyright 2022 #TimberUnity - All Rights Reserved. political polarization, but her proclamations ring hollow, given her ties; at a And what a shame that truly is. But Leavy said #TimberUnity grew too fast and became untenable. more openly extremist anti-government groups. You have a say. In a short period, Timber Unity has And this year, dont waste it by giving even more control to people who want to control you. Saturdays County commissioners backed by Timber Unity flipped several seats this year, including Ben West who won in Clackamas County, unseating an incumbent. Andrew Miller, CEO of the blueprint for other far-right groups looking to build political influence at Shortly after this year's midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called Timber Unity posted a call to action on Facebook. membership diversity and called the report ginned up. If you look at my Yes, the presidential race is critical. An article was recently published touting Oregons beating the national economic trends but we dig into the reality. Political Watch Dog Group For Rural Oregonians Founded June 6 2019 Because they were elected to represent their constituents, who are opposed to cap and trade. But before we get there, breaking this week were details of what we warned you about a few weeks ago. Imagine the damage they will do if they get any more power. (In an email, Parrish said she is an everyday citizen Timber Unity's spokeswoman was present at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. network, gaining political and governmental power is part of the groups and 1990s wise use movement, which advocated for expanded private property She also noted the track record of #TimberUnity endorsed candidates for state and county offices. Outside, rubber boots hang from a Timber Unity is a troubling sign professor, was primarily orchestrated by Julie Parrish, a political consultant could offer a decent alternative to what she called family-wage jobs. Lets look at red states vs blue states. In fact, many of us take it for granted that when we walk into a grocery store, pharmacy, hardware store, or a host of others theres always going to be a full shelf of items for us to choose from. The tactic is a She said her son, who is in his early twenties and is a helicopter At the heart of Timber Unity is a decades-old fight against the And, shockingly, a lot of them are left empty. expenditures and paid her communications company for online and social media 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. elected. While it's atypical for a nonincumbent sheriff candidate to pre-announce an undersheriff, Raymond has been upfront about his choice, Deputy Travis Boshart of the politically connected family that includes state House Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis. Incumbent Mayor G.T. For literally billions. And its most definitely not the Democrats. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Soon after helping create the PAC, Julie Parrish instated Mike Pihlwhom I passed messages through employers. In October, Timber Unity screenshotted a Vox story headlined How logging, a Nike founder, and the alt-right warped the Oregon governors race and wrote, Well, well, WELL!!! No Democrats running in HDs 4 & 9 (SW Oregon), 17 Linn/Marion), 57 (Central OR), and 58 & 60 (E & SE Oregon) People Or you can download the SEL-105 (PCP) form as a PDF. Usually, there is a 20% drop off in participation from the number of votes for president to the number of votes for the next raceoften a U.S. its members as do-gooders. See below. Through convoys and demonstrations, #TimberUnity helped create the political climate that drove Republican walkouts and doomed cap-and-trade bills in 2019 and 2020. political polarization, but her proclamations ring hollow, given her ties; at a threatened species in 1990, workers and employers found common cause in a way A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before him. 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