Salem-News.com is an independently owned news agency, online only, founded in 2004. Salem means Peace, and so our name has a dual meaning- based in Salem, Oregon, the city of Peace. Our 100+ writers specialize in all kinds of things and they hail from all over the nation, and world. All are dedicated people, delivering sizzling reviews of global, national and local politics and government. This team of uniquely talented writers has made many differences in the world already. Our group looks forward to growing and expanding in the future. A poster child for "New Media", Salem-News.com is part of the current world view and we do not have any reason to be anything less than forthright in our reports and discussions. This is a new century and we refuse to be bullied or intimidated. We are trailblazing the trail for the future of news.