Food & Agriculture
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 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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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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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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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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1911 Labor History for Labor Day 2011
O N E * B I G * U N I O N, 05-09-2011 - 04:21
"1911 Wobbly Walk Through the Siskiyous" made-for-radio skit.
A gift from Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice to be released nationally on Labor Day 2011.
(International release on MAY DAY, 2012)
Listen: "1911 Wobbly Walk Through the Siskiyous" 
http://3bl.me/yr5msm
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Abolition of Meat: Closing communiqué for the
contact@meat-abolition.org, 10-06-2011 - 13:47
Throughout the world, individuals, groups and organizations stand up to proclaim their dissent. We demand the banning of animal agriculture, fishing and hunting.
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Walmart Buys Politicians & Policy--New Report
P R E S S * R E L E A S E * * WALMART WARNING, 03-06-2011 - 17:53
From: Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2011
Contacts: Shelley Talbott 
Shelley.Talbott@UFCW555.com 1-800-452-8329 ext 6317; Wes Brain, brain@mind.net 541-482-6988; Jason Houk houk@kskq.org 541-292-1168; Ivend Holen, idholen@ccountry.net 541-779-5392
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice urges Walmart to be transparent about its political and charitable giving. New political reports shows difference between what Walmart says and where it gives.
Medford, Oregon— In response to new research released this week by Walmart Watch about the company’s political contributions, elected officials have been asked to urge Walmart to be transparent about its political and charitable giving. A vote on how political contributions are disclosed is expected at today’s annual shareholders’ meeting.
This Medford Walmart warning has a history. State Representative Peter Buckley’s concerns about Walmart expanding with a South Medford supercenter go back to 2005 with this video warning http://rogueimc.org/media/2005/11/5580.mov (11-10-05 press conference Central Point, OR).
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Things you can do whether you're on "the Better Way Bus" or not...!
Bob Sexton, Director, Region 14 (Jackson & Josephine Counties), SEIU #503, 18-05-2011 - 23:17
Hello, fellow Southern Oregon SEIU/Labor/Social Justice activist!
If you're like me, you may be very frustrated that - much as you'd like to - you won't be able to attend SEIU's "Better Way Rally" in Salem this Friday. (Or maybe you ARE going? If so, please share this info anyway!) I'm MIGHTY glad to hear that SEIU is fielding TWO busses from the Southern Oregon area, but unfortunately, I won't be on them. However, I'm NOT going to let this opportunity pass me by without doing SOMETHING! I hope you'll spread this message to other coworkers, labor activists, and Oregon citizens who rely on the continuation of our services...
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Rally for a Better Way for Oregon Friday, May 20 in Salem
SOUTHERN OREGON JOBS WITH JUSTICE, 17-05-2011 - 10:50
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice invites ALL of Southern Oregon to come to Salem this Friday!
Thousands of Oregonians will converge on the front steps of the Capitol in Salem.
The spark we like to call the spirit of Wisconsin has awaken. Our communities are standing up for the working class. Just like in Wisconsin the struggle in Oregon is focused on public employees, however we see the bigger fight. It is one for strong communities. Good jobs. Good schools. Good healthcare. Join us in Salem this Friday. We Are One!
Check out this video on the affects of state budget cuts – including stories you’d never believe - http://bit.ly/iywYQu.
What: Rally for A Better Way for Oregon
When: Friday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Front steps of the State Capitol, Salem
SEIU Buses will come from Medford, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Roseburg (and more!) Schedule Below. GET ON THE BUS!
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Food Sovereignty Tour + Agroecology Short Cou
Bolivarian Circle Alberto Lovera New York, 10-05-2011 - 22:27
You are invited to participate in a study tour to study food sovereignty, social movements and social change in Venezuela, July 10 to 22.
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World Week for the Abolition of Meat - May 20
contact(at)meat-abolition.org, 30-04-2011 - 21:25
Our societies have to pronounce on the unjustifiable character of meat consumption from an ethical viewpoint: it involves sacrificing the basic interests of innumerable sentient beings whereas eating meat is unnecessary. Let's abolish meat!
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A Fruit Orchard for Rescued Farm Animal
Sanctuary One, 20-04-2011 - 22:17
Sanctuary One, a nonprofit care farm located Jacksonville, Oregon, needs you help to win an orchard of fruit trees that will help feed rescued farm animals.
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Does the Diet Solution Program Work?
Marc H Preston, 25-03-2011 - 03:05
Does the Diet Solution Program work or is it just another worthless nutrition book? The answer to this question is in this short article.
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Oregon's First Care Farm
Robert Casserly, 09-03-2011 - 23:30
Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm is a nonprofit care farm where people, animals, and the earth work together for mutual healing. Care farming, also known as green care, farm care, or farming for health, is well established in Europe, but is a new idea for most Americans.
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Wisconsin Solidarity Rallies in Southern Oregon
STANDING UP & SPEAKING OUT, 24-02-2011 - 04:48
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice announces Wisconsin Solidarity Rallies at Noon this Saturday in Medford and Ashland
Wisconsin Solidarity Rallies - Southern Oregon Day of Action - Save the American Dream
Noon, Saturday, Feb. 26
Medford: Vogel Plaza, Central Ave. in downtown Medford next to Craterian Theater
Ashland: Downtown Plaza
NEWS FROM MADISON, a report comes from Rogue Valley nurse Ann Carlson who is an activist with the National Federation of Nurses. Ann has been inside the state house. Keep reading for Ann's report....
Photos by Matt Witt show Oregon-Wisconsin solidarity signs in Salem this week, click for larger view-
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Cancer changes everything (George Mann)
Wes posts this one for Tanya Wray, 01-02-2011 - 03:43
1/31/11--Just back home a couple days from Australia George phoned today and told me about his new song and I am posting it on Rogue Indy in honor of my late daughter Tanya Wray whose spirit helps me every single day. Thanks for the tune, George!--wes
Friends:
This song is so new that I was surprised I got through it at my concert in Sydney, Australia the other night. Thanks so much to Wayne Richmond of Humph Hall for the space in which it was written and for the video. Link here, the videos are on the right side of the page, including two other songs from that night:
http://www.youtube.com/user/waynerichmond
I send this song out because I know that so many of you have been touched, as I have been, by the struggle of friends and family to overcome cancer in its many forms. I want us all to think about the food we consume, the cigarettes we smoke, and the cell phones we use (please use headsets and speaker phone as much as possible!).
I'm a cash poor folk musician in the US, but my hosts in Australia have made me feel like a million bucks these past two weeks. This is, in my own small way, a repayment for that kindness. I know this song and its subject are not easy to handle, but I hope you find the joy and love that are contained in it.--George Mann
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Utah Phillips remembered - Feb. 2 in Ashland
Concert Honoring Utah Phillips in Ashland, Oregon, 31-01-2011 - 12:13
LONG GONE -- UTAH REMEMBERS BRUCE "UTAH" PHILLIPS
A concert of the songs of the late Bruce "Utah" Phillips will be presented at the Unitarian Center, 87 4th Street in Ashland, on Wednesday, February 2 at 7:30 pm by four musical artists from and around the state of Utah. The musicians, Duncan Phillips (son of Utah), Kate McLeod, Doug Wintch and Gigi Love, have included Ashland in their West Coast CD release tour.
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Dr. Andrew Wakefield: No Fraud. No Hoax.
Dr. Andrew Wakefield, 28-01-2011 - 16:17
Allegations by BMJ journalist Brian Deer against Dr. Andrew Wakefield's '98 research paper showing links between vaccines and autism have no basis in fact and only demonstrate the scientific ignorance of Brian Deer.
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