Poverty & Hunger
New Coalition to advocate for Universal Health Care in Oregon
Oregon Single Payer Coalition, 06-02-2012 - 05:56
For Immediate Release
February 3, 2012
Oregon Single Payer Coalition
Contact: Michael Moore, OSPC president (503) 707-1239
Joanne Cvar, OSPC communications chair (541) 563 3615
Portland, Oregon – Delegates from 28 unions, nonprofits and grassroots organizations gathered in Portland on Friday, January 27, to form a new coalition that will advocate for universal health care in Oregon and the U.S. Seven labor unions joined with 21 community organizations to sign the membership agreement, approve bylaws, and elect an interim executive committee.
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Delegation to Venezuela or Bolivia this Summe
Bolivarian Circle Alberto Lovera, 26-01-2012 - 00:14
Experience first-hand the change sweeping through Latin America in the areas of food sovereignty, indigenous resistance, climate justice, and human rights through a trip to Bolivia or Venezuela this summer.
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A Call to Action From Occupy Medford
Nick Patterson, 15-01-2012 - 19:15
To our dearest compatriots here in the Rogue Valley:
We understand you need some clarification as to what the Occupy Movement is about. Contrary to what the media would have you believe, we are not all hippies, druggies, or anarchists. In fact, very few…say…1% of us are.
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☛ Represent Me or Arrest Me! ~ Walden Occupation Grows ✔
❝ Y O U * A I N ' T * S E E N * N O T H I N ' * Y E T *, W A L D O ❞, 28-12-2011 - 05:22
A musical fundraiser, starring the Rogue Suspects, for the ‘Medford 6’ Occupiers, arrested 12-5-11, for seeking representation from their Congressman, Greg Walden
6:30 p.m. January 5th at Roscoe’s BBQ in Phoenix
Who: The Rogue Suspects, Pete Herzog and Patrick Tovatt for "Occupy Walden"
What: A fundraiser for the “Medford 6” to help cover fines and future actions
When: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012
Where: Roscoe’s BBQ, 117 S. Main St., Phoenix, OR
Why: Because we, the 99%, are not being represented by Rep. Greg Walden, R-OR, the sitting U.S. 2nd District Congressman, and we need to expose the fact that he only listens to and votes for the 1%, the wealthiest Americans and those who run the largest corporations in the U.S.
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Occupy Walden update--Bend 8's first court appearance
UPDATE Provided by Betsy Lamb, 23-12-2011 - 03:21
Bend, Oregon 12/21/11- We felt we had a good experience in the courtroom, with a fair judge, and after the holidays will be planning ahead for January 26, hoping that we can "rally the troops" to be present on that date, both inside and outside the courthouse, to continue our occupation of Congressional District 2.
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Occupy Carols Rogue Valley Mall
Occupy Medford, 16-12-2011 - 08:06
Thursday evening 12/16/2011 at 6:00 p.m. Occupy Medford went Christmas Caroling at the Rogue Valley Mall. A flash mob of 16 people sang Occupy variations of the songs "Jingle Bells" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas".
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"How We Won Health Care for All"
Brought to Oregon by Jobs with Justice, 13-12-2011 - 09:18
"How We Won Health Care for All," a presentation by the Vermont WorkersCenter
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland
In June 2010, Vermont signed into law a plan to create a statewide, universal health care system. Now the spirit of Vermont is coming to Oregon. Come hear from two members of the Vermont Workers Center, whose three-year campaign convinced the Vermont legislature to declare health as a human right. This presentation will be followed by break-out groups of local folks to get involved in the continuing campaign for universal health care in Oregon. Suggested donation, $10. No one turned away.
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some thoughts on Occupy, am I wrong?
Reposted by permission from author Linda Smith-, 04-12-2011 - 19:35
some thoughts on Occupy
"I've been waiting my entire life for this"—Linda Smith
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Occupy Greg Walden -- D2 on D5!
99% of Congressional District 2 is NOT Represented, 02-12-2011 - 08:45
Oregonians across the state “Occupy” Congressional District 2 to demand People’s Town Halls with Rep. Walden!
Powell Butte, OR – In the largest, unified public demonstration to address a specific member of Congress in recent history, the Occupy movement will convene throughout Congressional District 2 in eastern Oregon Monday, December 5, to demand Rep. Walden hold accessible town halls. In Bend, La Grande, Medford and Hood River, church groups, educators, and labor unions will join the “99%” in simultaneous mid-day rallies and marches calling for a more representative democracy.
SOUTHERN OREGON'S RALLY IS IN MEDFORD!
12 noon, Dec. 5, Vogel Plaza, Main & Central
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NATIONAL POLITICS AND LOCAL PAIN Presentation in Medford 11/29/11
FEDERAL BUDGET EDUCATION PROGRAM, 28-11-2011 - 13:09
NATIONAL POLITICS AND LOCAL PAIN
The Effects of Cutbacks in Federal Programs
A PANEL PRESENTATION
Tuesday, November 29 from 5:30 to 7:30
Presentation Hall, RCC Higher Ed Bldg.
8th and Bartlett Streets, Medford
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Stop Local Foreclosures & Food Drive Rally
O C C U P Y * M E D F O R D (oregon), 27-11-2011 - 20:03
MONDAY, NOV. 28 - - MEDFORD, OR
Jackson County Courthouse (Outside on Front Steps) 411 W 8th Street
Come out protest and bring a non perishable canned good for our holiday food drive this Nov 28th at 10am in front of the Medford courthouse. Protest against home foreclosures and business as usual.
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OCCUPY GRANTS PASS Draws 100 99%ers 11/17/11
Reported by Allen Hallmark, 18-11-2011 - 05:52
Grants Pass, OR, Nov. 17, 2011
It was inspirational in a small, conservative town to see all those folks with their "We Are the 99%" and "Corporations Are Not People" signs—Allen Hallmark
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Call for free and fair union election at the Ashland Food Co-op
CATE HARTZELL authored this commentary, 17-11-2011 - 16:45
The Ashland Food Co-op Board is holding the forum described below on this Saturday. They will hold another one on December 10th at the request of workers and owners who signed a petition to create a forum for the workers who advocate a union to have an opportunity to present their experience.
OWNER FORUM regarding the current UFCW Local 555 union organizing effort at the Co-op.
Saturday, November 19th, 2pm—5pm
Havurah Shir Hadash
185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland
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Occupy Ashland: General Assembly Notes from 11-16-11
O C C U P Y ♡ A S H L A N D (oregon), 17-11-2011 - 06:37
Good evening to 'ya:
Occupy Ashland continues to grow... we had nearly 50 people at General Assembly tonight. The SPRG potluck on the plaza was a success and more food was brought for General Assembly time. We may have been cold, but we were well fed!
Keep reading to see General Assembly Notes
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OCCUPY EUREKA: Police beating of nonviolent protestors
O C C U P Y * E U R E K A, 15-11-2011 - 02:02
Nov 14, 2011, for immediate release
Counties worsening vendetta against 'Occupy' Eureka
In this long night before the dawn of America's awakening, cops again raided the 'Occupy' Eureka encampment, arresting some 20 people and tearing apart their newest Action Encampment, rebuilt only 3 days ago before a crowd on Veterans Day in honoring Scott Olsen, Iraq vet, a victim of cop brutality in Oakland's Occupation. This had been a great collective effort in also establishing an outreach center and library as part of its ongoing demonstrations after the first camp had been destroyed days earlier.
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STOP ILLEGAL FORECLOSURES!
ashland cascadian, 14-11-2011 - 00:33
STOP ILLEGAL FORECLOSURES!
Every Tuesday from 10 to 11 am meet @ the Jackson County Courthouse (100 S. Oakdale,Medford) steps to demonstrate at the foreclosure auctions that are stripping people of their homes.
Bring a sign and a voice
Help raise awareness about illegal foreclosures in the Rogue Valley
If no foreclosure auctions are taking place we will rally in front of the Bank of America to get people to move their money out of the banks that are leaving people homeless
Rides will be given to anyone who needs them at the Ashland Plaza at 9:20am.
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Giving Voice to Ohio Workers is a Win for All Workers
S E C R E T A R Y * O F * L A B O R, 11-11-2011 - 05:34
This victory is for all workers! In Southern Oregon early this year We Stood Up in solidarity with Wisconsin workers when they were under attack. Strong public rallies in both Medford and Ashland were consistent with a working class message of solidarity. People get it. We are the 99%. We will build a strong working class—Wes Brain
During an Ohio labor referendum Tuesday, a majority of voters rejected a state law that would have limited the collective bargaining rights of thousands of teachers, firefighters and police officers. "Ohio has made it clear: these dedicated public servants still need a seat at the table to demand fairness, dignity and respect — especially in tough economic times. Through their unions, they have a voice in their workplace, in their future and, most importantly, in our future," said Secretary Labor Hilda Solis in a statement.
Read the Secretary's Statement
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Selected Writings of Jose Maria Sison
Red Satire, 28-10-2011 - 10:21
These are important writings of Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA) and current political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and Chairman of the International League of People’s Struggle (ILPS)
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Occupy Wall Street has hit Eureka, CA
Communities For Justice and Peace, Humboldt.C, 09-10-2011 - 04:18
This is all new for us, rare moments for some real business at hand!
Already it's beyond any expectations in seeing folks arrive with willingness to shift their entire lives around to make certain their ability to make this rising work! We've all waited so long for just such a breakthrough and should there be any doubts about giving our best to see it succeeding
"Occupy Wall Street in Eureka" is also supporting local actions in Arcata and HSU
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O C C U P Y * A S H L A N D -- p h o t o s
S T O P * C O R P O R A T E * G R E E D, 07-10-2011 - 09:07
OCTOBER 6, 2011
O C C U P Y * A S H L A N D Day #1
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Stop the machine! Create a New World!
Southern Oregon, 28-09-2011 - 13:10
STOP THE MACHINE! CREATE A NEW WORLD!
CALL TO ACTION!
OCTOBER 6TH
DOWNTOWN PLAZA IN ASHLAND, OREGON
October 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan and the beginning of the 2012 federal austerity budget. On October 6, 2011, we will stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Washington, D.C., where a huge rally will be taking place. We stand with them for a better world, for a world which refuses to sit in drugged silence as the system around it perpetuates oppression and the illegal wars that impose it. We will stand together against economic exploitation and demand that our economy meets human needs instead of Wall Street profits.
For too long we have stood idly by, hiding our faces from the suffering around us, hoping that it will disappear on its own or that some mythical Other will save us from our own society. It is time for us to wake up, to wake up to the fact that we create the substance of our society and that against the determined will of the people nothing can stand; we must take courage and act. Neither time nor a different president will heal the wounds in our world; only we the people can. We are up for the task. Together we can create the future we envision of peace, justice and equality.
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Riots in England/Uprising of the unheard
Astrid Essed, 15-09-2011 - 01:49
In contrary with the mainstream media and the British politicians, the 2011 riots in England are no ''mindless violence'', but a clear protest against the years of social injustice and racist police violence
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