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. |
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." |
Deporter In Chief
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From Yahoo News March 4, 2014: Janet Murguia, who heads the National Council of La Raza ... called President Barack Obama the "deporter in chief," denouncing the administration's deportation of nearly 2 million immigrants. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez ... implored Obama to halt deportations for relatives of U.S. citizens, legal residents and young people who were brought to the country illegally by family members. |
Tell Home Depot to stop putting neonics in their plant soil!
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Hali Burley, of the Pacific Green Party Lane County Chapter, buzzing like a Bee at the Sustainable Home & Garden Show, in Eugene, OR on January 25, 2014. The event was a great success in raising public awareness about the pesticides killing bees. We have another action scheduled Saturday 15th of February at the Home Depot in Eugene. Bee there! Call Hali at 541-543-9159 for details.
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