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Ron Mock from The Civility Project shares how we can improve the political culture in our communities and the importance of treating each other with respect during election season.

In this episode, Ron shares:

• The importance of civility in local elections
• Insights from the local candidate forums in Newberg and Dundee
• How disagreements can be a gift when approached with the right mindset
• Why local elections are so important
• The pros and cons of ranked-choice voting
• How staying informed and voting in local elections builds a stronger community

The way we treat each other during and after elections has a lasting impact. This episode is for anyone who wants to make Newberg a more united and respectful community, regardless of political views.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

To learn more about The Flip Side, a website that provides both sides of political issues, visit https://www.theflipside.io/

To watch the October 15th Newberg Candidate forum, visit https://youtube.com/live/IoybyquWfpI?feature=share

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A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from Newberg.

In this Episode, Nicholas shares:

• What it was like growing up in Yamhill, Oregon
• How he got started in journalism
• What it was like covering events like the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
• Stories from other assignments
• Why he believes risking his life for this work is worth it
• What led to his bid for Oregon Governer
• Why holding onto hope is so important

Nicholas also shares about his latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life. You can find this book, along with Nicholas' other books, on Amazon and at most major book retailers.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Britta Mansfield shares the importance of preserving, presenting, and promoting history with the Newberg Area Historical Society (NAHS). We also discuss some fun and interesting stories about Newberg, talk about her book, Newberg (Past and Present), and dive into many other related topics.

To learn more about Newberg's History, visit: https://newberghistory.com/

If you have questions, have historical stories to share, or would like to get involved with NAHS, contact newberghistory@gmail.com

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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