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Living Beyond 100: How Oregon Can Lead the Longevity Revolution

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New Mission for the Modern State What if Oregon became the first state in America where living past 100 wasn’t a rare miracle — but an expected outcome of good policy, advanced science, and human-centered innovation? That’s not science fiction. It’s a vision of practical longevity , powered by biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and a new model of public investment that treats health not as a service — but as a right of vitality. We have the tools, the knowledge, and the will to make this happen. All that’s missing is leadership bold enough to unify them. Longevity Is the Next Public Infrastructure When people think of infrastructure, they picture roads, bridges, and power lines. But in this century, the most important infrastructure is biological — the systems that sustain human life. Oregon can lead a new kind of public works project: one built not of concrete, but of cellular rejuvenation, genomic therapy, and neural regeneration . The mission is simple: Extend the a...

A Tax-Free Oregon: My Plan to Eliminate Every Tax

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By Alexander Ziwahatan, Independent Candidate for Governor of Oregon Freedom from Taxes, Funded by Innovation As a candidate for Governor of Oregon , I’m putting forward a bold, data-driven plan to eliminate every major tax in the state — income, property, and business — while fully funding education, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure through new sovereign revenue streams. This isn’t a dream. It’s a blueprint rooted in math, technology, and common sense. By replacing Oregon’s outdated tax system with innovation-based revenue generation, we can build a state that is financially independent, socially fair, and globally competitive. At the center of my plan is GeoCity Oregon — a state-owned geothermal well campus that will anchor a clean-energy economy producing up to $45 billion a year . Backed by six additional innovation sectors, the total new annual revenue exceeds $100 billion , allowing Oregon to abolish taxes permanently. Why I’m Fighting to End Taxes For generations, Orego...

Building Generational Wealth: Why Trusts Are Essential for High-Net-Worth Individuals

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  When people talk about building wealth, they often focus on income, investments, or real estate. But true wealth—the kind that outlives you—requires structure, protection, and foresight . That’s where trusts come in. If your net worth exceeds $1 million , a trust isn’t just a financial option; it’s a necessity. Without one, the assets you’ve worked hard to build are exposed—to probate, to taxes, to disputes, and to time itself. The Power of a Trust A trust is more than a legal document. It’s a vehicle for generational continuity —a way to ensure your wealth supports your family, your values, and your vision long after you’re gone. When structured properly, a trust: Avoids probate , ensuring your assets transfer privately and efficiently. Protects your beneficiaries from creditors, divorces, or bad financial decisions. Reduces estate taxes , preserving more of your legacy. Establishes control , allowing you to decide how and when your wealth is distributed. ...

Building the Future: My Journey, My Inventions, and My Vision for Oregon

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  Caregiver Roots, Inventor’s Calling I never set out to be an inventor. My first calling was caregiving. For nearly 20 years, I have worked in healthcare — supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and those living in constant pain. I watched someone I love endure unrelenting suffering, and it changed me. I couldn’t just accept that “this is how things are.” Comfort wasn’t enough. Pills weren’t enough. We needed solutions. That moment of clarity pushed me from caregiver to creator. I began sketching, researching, imagining. One of my first breakthroughs was OmniDots — a microscopic, AI-assisted device designed to modulate pain at the neural level. Not another pill. Not another addictive bandage. A real pathway to healing. I didn’t get the wake-up call from Oregon first. I watched California burn—towns erased, orange skies, friends coughing through weeks of smoke. Then the same pattern started rolling across Oregon: Level 3 evacuations, highways shut down, families packing ...