Yesterday I hated myself and I wanted to disappear.
Today I’ve conquered depression.
No it wasn’t some type of therapy, medication, affirmation, or political movement.
It was God alone.
The number of people making one-way U-Haul trips to Oregon fell in 2023, causing the state to plummet further down the company’s annual “growth” ranking list than any other state in the U.S. last year. https://t.co/sFypze5Hha
For the start of 2024, I’m going to introduce myself.
My name is Nolan Bylenga, I’m a 26 year old Activist, Graduate Student, and candidate for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District.
I’m running to enact the change we’ve all been advocating for.
3 things concerning me from 2023:
Happy New year! 2024 will be an important one. It’ll pave the way for us to do many things like Reform the Criminal Justice System, make college affordable, make health care a right, and more.
ICYMI: 18 new laws are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 in Oregon, with many focusing on addressing the state's drug crisis, housing crisis and public safety issues. https://t.co/qaq0PzNwS2
Im running to be the 2nd member of Gen Z in Congress. Lots of folks lack faith in the youth. The truth is however that my generation has an energy and passion that cannot be matched.
While the county continues prosecuting shooters, they say this group will address gun violence prevention through a comprehensive, data-driven public health approach.
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In 2000, the wealthiest person in the world was Bill Gates with $60 billion. Today, 20 people have that much money.
Elon Musk has the most with over $220 billion.
@leaningcenter1@MsArielKnox@Bylenga2024 Certainly my friend. I personally have lived out of my car, have worked two jobs to afford an apt, helped found a nonprofit, and managed to get myself an education. I was groomed by nobody but myself, and I want to help others find their way as well.