On Saturday, the United States launched “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran. President Trump said its purpose was to defend democracy and American freedom. Albany will be asked to send its sons and daughters. We always do. Before we do, I want to ask Senator Ron Wyden a question he has

*Originally published on November 5, 2024 by the Albany Democrat-Herald and the Corvallis Gazette-Times. Section 4712 of the 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act, known as The Soldiers Amendment, created criminal enhancements for Americans targeting military families “on account of their service.” But the Department of Justice has never