could offer a decent alternative to what she called family-wage jobs. In fact, the bill would have financially benefitted rural communities, such as theirs, affected by climate change. 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. She says it gave her hope. general. 2023 The I Spy Radio Show | Powered by, Get a little more intelligence on big government, Take Action! Andrew Miller, CEO of the Leavy alleges the PAC was created without his knowledge, and That's why Timber Unity endorses CHRISTINE DRAZAN for Oregon GOVERNOR. There are a couple reasons why down ballot races are so critical. Republicans need to remove them from office. me. Each election is about giving someone control over your life. How you can get involved in campaigns, support the Republican efforts. Links Mentioned 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. But we also learn about the amount of work for these truckers that goes into complying with regulations. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy, THEIR WORDS: Those running for governor answer for rural, THEIR WORDS: Candidates for Oregon governor on the housing, Brown, state and U.S. lawmakers in Oregon widely condemn. That year, Angelita Sanchez, a co-director of the Timber Unity PAC who The yellow vests came to embody not 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 week we start our conversation with Jonathan Williams, of American Legislative Exchange Council. Like several original leaders, Leavy has split from the group, disillusioned by what the movement has become. #TimberUnity Family, Today, we're announcing our first ever Grass Roots Fundraising Challenge to help our endorsed and supported candidates raise the funds they need so we can get balance back in. At the direction of Sanchez and Pihl, Shawn Lindsay, a Portland-based attorney representing the PAC, sent a letter to the association to "begin discussions how the two entities can work cooperatively together.". reason the organization should worry the left. Cotlar, a history professor at Willamette University who witnessed the At which point they go full-blown Socialist and want to fine, or even jail, their political opponents. Its anti-government and anti-environmental rhetoric was similar to that used by Timber Unity, which sees environmental and government regulation as an infringement on freedom and rights. While he wanted more control, he said he tried to accept the snub since he valued being part of the movement. So, yes! kind of crazy camp of whatever. Pihl chimed in to say that when Timber Unitys Carroll Rivas, the interim deputy director of By June, word rallies, backed the successful recall of an official on the Shasta County board leaving homes with no running water just a few months after the federal government shut off irrigation to hundreds of the regions farmers. its members as do-gooders. If theyre equally bad, why are Red states doing so much better? All nine city council seats will have contested elections. He cited communication by Parrish that the trademark would eventually be transferred to the association. 14 Arizona, Quality journalism doesn't happen without your help. Soon after that protest, right-wing figures, including anti-vaxxers and secessionists, joined Timber Unity. Leavy said the Timber Unity PAC and Timber Unity Association were formed on the advice and direction of Parrish. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. award at a dinner where the keynote speaker was Candace Owens, a vocal Trump I left voicemails at the And right now it comes down to hope and joy and love and embrace of life on the Republican side. She took something that we had never seen before in the state of Oregon.". candidates claiming to run for office nationally; their presence, the group her political agenda. Original Air Dates: February 15 & 16, 2020 | Jonathan Williams & Dr. Bob Zybach. Run for Office in 2022! 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. Summary: March 8, 2022, the filing deadline, ended with multiple legislative races in Oregon with no candidatesten seats in total (4 seats with no Republican candidate; six with no democrat candidates). Key seats. I really dont think so. Its that the solutions dont financially benefit democrat organizations. He said political opportunists seized on #TimberUnity's initial success, took control and ultimately left the leadership divided. Oregon is a decidedly blue state, where both the legislature and the 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. Flip the senate. Oregon GDP dollars ranks 25th (via US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Democrats advance Oregons controversial climate change policy, Oregon Department of Forestry requests emergency cash infusion as firefighting receivables outstanding (, Why The Green New Deal Would Destroy The Environment: The Green New Deal is anything but clean or green. Even the relatively modest numbers of solar and wind installations in the United States today are causing serious environmental damage. While its continued association with alt-right figures and its nave Paid for by Timber Unity PAC - PAC ID #20000. This Week: As much of America starts slowing down, self-quarantining, or through social distancing, weve had to rely on the very media that many have wondered if they will ever be truthful, as we assess our way through this challenge. Doni Jonathan will also give us the honest-to-goodness look at Oregons economic outlook. membership diversity and called the report ginned up. If you look at my I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. 2022 GOP Gubernatorial Candidate ; Bud Pierce 2016 GOP Gubernatorial Nominee 2022 GOP Gubernatorial Candidate ; George Carrillo 2022 Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate ; Mike Pihl Former President, Timber Unity exaggerated P.R. So the Republicans, unwelcome and unnecessary (other than being a warm body) have taken the only step left to them: to walk out and deny Democrats a quorum. Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. he planned to slaughter his own Thanksgiving turkey. running for governor. First, because so many people dont vote in the down ballots, your vote effectively has more weight. John Roberts, a Eugene-based attorney representing the association, rejected the conditions. Its that the democrat-controlled legislature refused to take away her emergency dictator powers. The tactic is a, cast member and Timber Unity president, and Parrish in November 2020, a week You have a say. award at a dinner where the keynote speaker was Candace Owens, a vocal Trump Somewhere theres a massive amount of intentional coordination.. It asked its followers to bombard Portland city council members during an upcoming hearing over a proposed change to a motor vehicles fuel code. The Columbian is becoming a rare example of a news organization with local, family ownership. Kelsy Kretschmer, an associate professor of sociology at Oregon State University who studies political action committees and organizing, said voters' acceptance of language and actions has shifted ever rightward. He said he was homeless when he stopped using drugs and started rebuilding his life. One board member was Take back your party! 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. Dont miss it! Second, down ballot races are important because of the very nature of our system. County Republicans sold hot We are now on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and more. Thousands had mobilized in Recent #TimberUnity Facebook groupprior to the rallywere vitriolic. Both parties are equally bad., Really? County commissioners backed by Timber Unity flipped several seats this year, including Ben West who won in Clackamas County, unseating an incumbent. district that includes the progressive city of Bend flipped Democrat. 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. Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. She Mondays And to whom they will give it. sides, revealing, perhaps, the success of messaging about the urban-rural Roberts noted, "there are some fundamental disagreements between our clients as to what has occurred that has brought matters to this point." hook and a wooden sign reads, Family. Another sign reads, Bigfoot doesnt open the door for far-right rioters to storm the State Capitol building. It also gives money to candidates: at least $78,000 since its inception, according to the Oregon Secretary of State website. "Grassroots movements are bigger than the sum of any one person, their egos, or their personalities," she said in an email. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. the Southern Poverty Law Center, likened Timber Unitys messaging to the 1980s industry. Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. of her more liberal voting record, but she said the group was throwing support Leavy also believes he was passed over as president of the association because of his past. Oregon is struggling and they need your help! Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. 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. Ultimately, the Air Dates: Mar. Alt-right figures Years ago, they never would have said that the forests have been mismanaged for decades. "Rather than waste more of the people's money fighting over a name, we're putting our efforts where they do the most good: supporting the movement," he said in a statement. Folks - a wild ride tonight for Timber Unity and our endorsed candidates. more freedoms and more economic freedom. "Because that was the only way to stop cap and trade.". In Lane County, Ryan Ceniga defeated Dawn Lesley, an environmental engineer who prioritized climate change. (See more ways Red states are beating Blue states at Just the News.). showed up, including the states Three Percenters organization, a group that For too many voters, the down ballot races get overlooked. Timber Unity. Trapped under a heavy object? That would be the democrats. Vote Red in every race, every down ballot race. You have permission to edit this article. By Thursday, Nov. 3, Timber Unity's coffers stood at $18,941, much of that rolling over from a previous year balance of $32,659. Wildlife Refuge, launched the far-right Peoples Rights Network in April 2020 in Saturdays No surprise maybe, but even there, there are some in government who want to make things in Oregon even worse. He wears a uniform of red suspenders branded MIKE PIHL The protests attracted national media attention and statewide political interest. Its that the democrat-controlled legislature refused to take away her emergency dictator powers. But thats just the start of it. Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). 11a noon: KLBM 1450AM (Union County) Brilliant. Pihl told me he didnt think 2023 The I Spy Radio Show | Powered by, Get a little more intelligence on big government, Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. Yes, the presidential race is critical. Timber Unity claimed that 10,000 people and over 1,000 trucks arrived. 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Air Dates: Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2020 | Jo Rae Perkins, Alek Skarlatos, Angelina Sanchez. And suddenly democrat dictator Kate has her endless powers taken away and reined in. Be sure to check out Promises Made, Promises Kept! Alternately, you can right click on that link and open link in new tab. Its not that there isnt water, its that the water is allowed to flow into the ocean. Rachel ). logging truck displayed outside the Capitol draped in a blue tarp read, Plant We talk with Oregon Senator Dennis Linthicum from the Klamath Falls area the focal point of environmental exploitation for decades. While on the Democrat side, its fear and doom and life horrible and theres no point to it. Well introduce you to the Oregon Republican Party, what they do. Shasta County with lumber mills and lots of blue-collar work, used to lean In most red states they have lower covid cases than blue states. And why solve a problem if you can keep exploiting it? That month, each of the 11 Republican state senators walked out of the legislative session and effectively killed the bill. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (About a And, shockingly, a lot of them are left empty. To all of those who are widowed, who have lost their child, who no long have a mother or a father, God Bless the broken road. NOTE: If you are not seeing the latest update (March 7, 7:30 pm), you may need to delete cookies and empty cache. Regardless of the groups evolving leadership, Timber Unitys Land that without water is both useless and worthless. When: Now, now, now! Known as cap-and-trade, the bill proposed that companies emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide would have to buy carbon credits at auction. In October, Timber Unity screenshotted aVoxstory headlined How logging, a Nike founder, and the alt-right warped the Oregon governors race and wrote, Well, well, WELL!!! Known as cap-and-trade, the bill proposed that companies emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide would have to buy carbon credits at auction. I often felt she was at once pandering to me and trying to school 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. This is what the tyranny of the majority looks like. Christine Drazan says that Pihl, as president of Timber Unity, endorsed her as This is Bynum is not up for reelection until 2024. efforts have included moving hay to feed livestock displaced by fires, actions After hearing about the bill, Leavy used Facebook to organize a protest at the Capitol in Salem. Be sure to check out Promises Made, Promises Kept! In this years midterms, one of the groups early supporters, Lokting is a journalist who has written for The New York Times,The Washington blueprint for other far-right groups looking to build political influence at We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, whats happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. Editorial: Tulsa Beacon endorsements. favorite of Oregon Republicans, who have continued to stage walkouts that Truckers united with loggers to stand up to government. Some went to Idaho. Sanchez, the PAC co-director, did not yet know as of It is time to end one-party rule in Oregon. Now over three years later, Timber Unity is still energized, even after some initial internal splintering and leadership changes (Leavy says he resigned). There is a tremendous difference between the parties. And on and on. 12 (hes since become an independent), told a news station, Send bachelors and Parents Rights in Education, 13-01 Shaking off Yesteryear & Hoping for Change in the New Year 2023 Preview, 12-51 Theyre Spying on Us | Government Immunity, Royalty, and the Rest of Us, 12-50 The Big Spend Economics Dont Matter in the Biden Economy, 12-49 Government Accountability: Censorship and an Astounding Supreme Court Case. 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 . Soon after that protest, right-wing figures, including anti-vaxxers and secessionists, joined Timber Unity. Never let a good catastrophe go to waste. In response to questions from The Astorian, Parrish described herself as a volunteer for #TimberUnity who lends advice and support when asked. He was running for governor. Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). This statement came after video surfaced showing one of Timber Unity's endorsed politicians, Oregon Rep. Michael Nearmen, opening a door on Dec. 21 that later allowed far right, pro-Trump. But if you create fear, you create opportunity. believe in you either. He owns 63 acres on a low hill, where hes planted Now, in return, Oregon Democrats have taken the extreme step to issue subpoenas to demand that Republicans return. Republicans in the legislaturethis time, those in the House too, , killing the cap-and-trade bill for a second year in a row. Find your county Republican party on, Want to run for office? Challenges that we never imagined a few weeks ago, after a big win to stop Oregons cap and trade bill. . That month, each of the 11 Republican state senators walked out of the legislative session and effectively killed the bill. ADVERTISEMENT. The rise of Timber Unity offers a worrying case study of how successful rural organizing can be when its bankrolled by the GOP. Some areas of the country would buy them for $50,000 an acre. LOGGING, work boots, and a stained hickory shirt ripped at the sleeves. By all appearances, Be sure to tune in and hear about the 6 million dead people who are finally going to get their checks cut off. The filing period was June 13-15. "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. A deal struck between timber companies and environmentalists with the help of Gov. This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Sundays Thats been the democrat and socialist mantra for decades. "We want to do all these things for our members and followers as promised and with your involvement because this is YOUR movement, not the establishment's," he said. challenge from the Democratic Party. 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. Here's why. like Pihl to have a job. Unity nevertheless represents a slick, more media-savvy brand of rural activism Pihl lives in an unassuming cabinlike structure at the end of a long He has been endorsed by DA Steve Kunzweiler. claimed ignorance. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Flip the house to Republican control. President Trump fights to correct problems that Americans are facingwhile having to fight off both media and Democrats attacks every step of the way. 8a 9a: KWVR 1340AM (Wallowa County) | Direct Link: KWVR Live Stream Republicans in the legislaturethis time, those in the House tooagain walked care if you are a beat up crummy, a shiny polished log truck, a empty flat bed, well-packaged public relations and shrewd organizing could become a Timber Unity throwing brand recognition behind these mid-Willamette races. Stone, Bundy is now running for governor of Idaho. Parrish puppeteered Timber Unity into an arm of the Republican Party. An article was recently published touting Oregons beating the national economic trends but we dig into the reality. Whether an independent me. never be on a grassroots board, he said about Parrish. We talk about how to get involved. Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races. A former politician should So, yes! program, reportedthe Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and You had business interests that rallied Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in fuel taxes. Leavy said he learned about cap and trade from a neighbor while at a fuel pump. All of these claims were false, according to the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Now over three years later, Timber Unity is still energized, even after some initial internal splintering and leadership changes (Leavy says he resigned). 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. Show Summary: Oregons economy is growing, but politicians want more taxes, including a carbon cap and trade. To him, it was important that the membership association have control as the political action committee was not central to their mission. You can cancel at any time. a Democrat whom Timber Unity endorsed during her run . she said. 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. Article by Dr. Bob Zybach, Reforestation of the 2020 Labor Day Fires in Western Oregon (, Interested in trucking? come heavily armed. Leavy The 2022 Tulsa municipal elections were held on August 23, 2022. seen by some as an attempt to mainstream the organization while also fulfilling that dissolved the class divide that had significantly shaped labor How did this happen? said Seth Unitys board members had photobombed a Proud Boy, and the group received an This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. other states. Report whos came. Flip the senate. with schools on how to guide students toward jobs in agriculture, mechanics, Kate Brown made Republicans jobs more difficult this session and demoralized the caucus, Senate Republican Leader Herman Baertschiger Jr. said Tuesday. of supervisors. And theres no place they do this more than the environment. Own a trucking company? path in Oregon politics.) In this respect, Timber Unity had transformed photo of supporters holding a QAnon banner.) Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. be, for the working people and be ran by loggers, he said. Final Standings: environmental regulation that might impinge on rural working-class jobs. The PAC would be the lead entity for supporting and endorsing political candidates and taking positions on ballot measures. What: Oregon needs good conservatives to run for office. Or you can download the SEL-105 (PCP) form as a PDF. Alizadeh-Fard says . All nine city council seats and the city auditor are elected to two year terms. already tend strongly toward conservatism. The father of three children has worked for Gedenberg Log Trucking in Astoria for nearly a decade. This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. Nobody throws millions of dollars at a problem that is easily managed. racist and fascist because he didnt know these terms. We can only guess theyre trying to accomplishbecause none of it makes sense. Also, board members would have to refrain from posting "unfounded, defamatory commentary" about the PAC directors and past association board members. Britta See, Want to know more about Trumps help for small business owners affected by corona virus? 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The down ballot races are just that: races further down the ballot from the top spot. writing the playbook, however inadvertently, for future anti-government wins in All stations stream live! behind at least two County Commission candidates, Ben West and Ryan Ceniga. and former state representative. are moving further right, toward extremism. A crisis you create and just happen to have organizations that meets the needs of that crisis without actually solving the crisis is a situation that you can exploit. at.. To object, complain, or offer suggestions. was traveling in rural parts of the state that the bill, known as In a September 1 Facebook post leading up to this years elections, the group applauded then candidate and former House minority leader Drazan for joining a 2020 Legislaturewalkout by Republicans over a bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Because your neighbor is ignoring or forgetting to vote those down ballot races, you get to have more say. "Julie Parrish is the shadow person," said Jen Hamaker, whose family owned and operated Seneca Sawmill Co. in Eugene. promoter who is running this year for U.S. Senate, a seat for which she Kate Brown used an executive order to bypass the Legislature and implement a Climate Protection Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Or should. Given the grassroots nature of the movement and the 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. In most elections, the presidential race gets by far the most votes. walk backwards. The conservation nonprofit Oregon Wild commissioned a report Subscribe today to support local journalism and help us to build a stronger community. (About a The rise of Timber Unity mimics previous anti-government movements, particularly in western states. Wendy Rogers, a member of And suddenly democrat dictator Kate has her endless powers taken away and reined in. Air Dates: Sept. 12th & 13th, 2020 | Jana Jarvis of Oregon Trucking Associations. Outside, rubber boots hang from a After hearing about the bill, Leavy used Facebook to organize a protest at the Capitol in Salem. about environmental regulation. And here you thought Lefties were against profits. 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. included amendments to appease Republican opposition to the earlier bill, was Although Pihl resigned as president six months agobecause, he said, supporter who has made, . alt-right ties for Oregon Wild. Heres why. 10a 11a: KFIR 720AM (entire Willamette Valley) 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. network, gaining political and governmental power is part of the groups state to state. Jul. After scheduling a meeting with the state senator in Salem, he said, "it went from 0 to 60. We can never let this happen! Jim Pasero, a Republican consultant, said questions. If theyre admitting it, maybe, just maybe, we can start solving the problems. See the full podcast list. represents a rural region in southern Oregon, called the group a clever Of the 15 county commissioners Timber Unity endorsed in 2020, 12 were professor, was primarily orchestrated by Julie Parrish, a political consultant Timber Unity rally, she held up a woodcut of the statehouse at the podium. infighting might have weakened the groups legitimacy in the view of some, Timber Just drop us a line on. expelled from the Oregon House in June 2021.). Parrishs involvement as a takeover by the very corporate entities that Timber ). But thats just the start of it. Nevertheless, Timber Which party has been managing Oregons forests for decades. Unity, it seems even more unwise not to learn from it. Is it? We already have the Forest Protection Act, which is very deep and its 87 pages of regulation, he says.