The Power and Potential of DIY Democracy
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From an article written by Blair Bobier for Common Dreams: A seismic shift in the American political landscape has gone largely unnoticed. Yet, the implication of this political earthquake knows no bounds. On Tuesday, voters in two Oregon counties—one of them rural and conservative—voted to ban GMO’s. In 2012, voters in five states legalized gay marriage and the recreational use of cannabis. |
Japan Begins Purposely Dumping 100s Of Tons Of Radioactive Water From Fukushima Into The Pacific
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These releases are in addition to the radioactive water seeping underground into the Pacific Ocean. The radioactive material that is continually being released is entering our food chain and will stay with us for decades to come, affecting millions. You won't find this news in the main stream propaganda outlets, but you can find the story online here. |
Caleb for PDX City Council 2014
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Our Candidate Lost. But the $15 Minimum Wage Fight's Just Begun.Great article in the Portland Mercury about Nick Caleb and his terrific run for Portland City Council, gathering an AMAZING 15% the first time out. Congratulations Nick!
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President Obama reneges on GMO Labelling
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In 2007, President Obama vowed he would strive to "let folks know when their food is genetically modified, because Americans have a right to know what they're buying". In 2013, after having placed former Monsanto VP Michael Taylor as head of the FDA, President Obama signs into law HR 933, which protects companies from having to label their genetically modified food. |
The Hanford Cleanup After 25 Years
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May 18th Associated Press article published online May 2014 on the status: basically the worst cleanup work still remains to be done with half of the money going to "operate" the facility instead of being used to actually clean anything up This comes on top of the ongoing DENIAL of worker's compensation to seriously ill Hanford workers, which should be a huge scandal. |
Earth Day tabling brings out the sun
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Tabling for Earth Day 2014: A Climate for Change held in Eugene on Saturday April 19th was a success, thanks to the efforts of Lane County Chapter members Steven, Katherine, and Mary. There was quite a good turnout despite intermittent rain. The highlight of the day was a performance by The Norma Fraser Reggae Band featuring Lane Green Pat Driscoll on keyboards. True to her Jamaican heritage, Norma Fraser put on a great show and brought out the sun! |
President Obama reneges on Equal Pay
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From the Guardian/UK but reported in Common Dreams "Obama's Epic Fail on Equal Pay: LGBT Need Not Apply? Executive actions are great. But not when they exclude millions. And especially when they don't live up to promises ... this represents an embarrassing stain on the Obama record. He promised to sign the executive order over six years ago. Yet he's still dilly dallying while his representatives continue to make up reasons for why he refuses to sign it. Each one lamer than the last." |
How Do You Close A Nuclear Power Plant?
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According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, decommissioning a nuclear plant is permitted to take up to 60 years. San Onofre Nuclear Generating plant in southern California - located near the San Andreas earthquake fault and major urban areas - is finally being decommissioned. However, radioactive waste from San Onofre will be stored ON SITE for the foreseeable future! |
Pacific Green Party Spring Gathering ... March 29th in Portland
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Our one-day gathering to work on 2014 Elections was held in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, 29th March 2014, at the Peace House, with 35 members in attendance. We had appearances by Green Party candidates running for office around Oregon and David Rovics performed a mini-concert for us after lunch!
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Wyden Applauds Approval of Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
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Monday, March 24, 2014 Washington, D.C. – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore, issued the following statement on the Energy Department’s approval of Jordan Cove’s application to export liquefied natural gas from Coos County, Oregon: “This announcement is exactly what Coos Bay, North Bend and America need: new jobs and new investment, while factoring in a changed geopolitical landscape through a case-by-case process." |