text: WINTER HEATING COSTS: Energy costs are up 33% since this time last year, with many utilities warning that home heating costs are expected to rise further. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, for instance, predicted prices will rise by 50% through winter. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects a 15% rise in electricity bills nationwide, and has noted a 50% cost increase for natural gas, 59% for heating oil, and a whopping 94% increase in propane costs. (AC: As long as the Biden administration continues to limit the oil and gas sector and American energy independence, demand for energy will drive prices higher. We previously reported on a propane shortage, which is behind much of the price increases this year. If you depend on oil and gas for heating, consider stocking up due to the risk of shortages, as strong winter weather, such as another polar vortex, could lead to shortages. – M.S.)LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT INTSUMFar Left Activity Rollup & OutlookPACIFICPortland, OregonSize: 12+Activity: Fred Meyer employees began a strike against Fred Meyer stores in the Portland Area on December 18. As of December 20, a deal was struck to end the strike against Fred Meyers stores. The strike demanded benefits for essential workers and essential wages for employees. Location: 3030 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97232Time: 1600-1800 PST; Friday, 17 DECMOUNTAINColoradoSize: UnknownActivity: IWW projecting support of truckers refusing to enter the state of Colorado to protest the arrest of Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, whose brakes failed on his semi-trailer and killed four people. Protestors and Truckers say his company should be held liable for lax maintenance + rushed training.Location: 1255 13 Rd, Loma, CO 81524Time: Sunday, 19 DECEASTNaples, FloridaSize: 2-3Activity: Far Right Activists stage a roadside protest for white lives in Naples Florida. The protestors are demanding justice for white lives killed by minorities in the United States, to include the Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre. The White LIves Matter protest was sparsely attended, as video evidence shows only 2-3 participants in total.Location: Airport Pulling Road S and 41st St Naples FLTime: 1200 EST Saturday, 18 DECBronx, New YorkSize: 40+Activity: Far Left Activists to include BLM and Antifa marched on the 46th Precinct in the Bronx to protest the death of Mike Rosado. Mike Rosado was killed in a police shootout in August. During the shootout, Rosado’s father picked up the firearm after his son was shot, and began shooting back at the police officers. Rosado’s father was detained after the shootout. Far Left Activists burned American Flags, threw eggs at the police cars, and trashed the entire block of the 46th Precinct.Location: 2120 Ryer Ave, Bronx, NY 10457Time: 1700; Sunday, 19 DECUpcoming Event Calendar22 DECEMBER: Amazon Labor Union intends to strike against union busting (Amazon Labor Union) (New York, New York) — END REPORT