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SOUTHERN OREGON JOBS WITH JUSTICE, 01-06-2012 - 02:26
Dear Organizers, Leaders and Activists:
T-shirts for our causes should support the cause of empowering the workers who make the apparel!
As we order T-shirts for our progressive causes we can choose to make a real difference when we choose Alta Gracia.
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New issue of The Internationalist is out!
Internationalist Group, 26-04-2012 - 15:58
Special for May Day 2012.
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Does George F. Will Write Like a Weasel
Homeless Hank, 11-04-2012 - 23:09
Recently George Will wrote a column as to whom Mitt Romney might choose as his Vice President. Within the context of exaggerated hyperbole Will proposes Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan or Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Thus this aging crank spent more time with blatant labeling of Obama (and the “entitlement state”) rather than making much of a case for either of his choices. If cartoonist and author Scott Adams wrote a book on politicians then George Will’s writing could easily inspire several chapters. What blowhard has written with more insinuation, illusion of logic, confusing sophistry, guilt by association, and whimsical vagary than this pretense of intellectual firepower? His political biases are almost always more prevalent than an ability to write clear and rational arguments.
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Understanding Trade, our Local Economy and WALMART
S O U T H E R N * O R E G O N * J O B S * W I T H * J U S T I C E, 02-04-2012 - 00:56
THE SOUTHERN OREGON WALMART CAMPAIGN
As Walmart celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we will paint the true story of Walmart and how they undermine our values and re-write the rules of our society. We have plenty of fodder here in Southern Oregon! Walmart continues to be prolific with stores in Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Talent, Eagle Point and now being constructed is the monstrous new eyesore, the Walmart superstore going up near the South Medford interchange of Interstate-5.
NEW LOOK — OLD CAMPAIGN
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice is itching to organize and involve area activists in taking a new look at an old campaign. We the 99% are ready to focus on the 1% who have stolen our democracy. There is no better place to start than Walmart. Look at this new website which shows us the Walmart — 1% connection: 
http://www.jwj.org/blog/1-behind-walmart
SOJwJ is looking for a few hard-core-planners who are ready to roll up sleeves and get to work. We will creatively put together a big educational lesson plan for Southern Oregon: "Understanding Trade, our Local Economy and WALMART." Serious inquiries only!
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International petition against hare coursing
Campaign for the Abolition of Cruel Sports, 25-03-2012 - 16:05
Please sign this petition to ban the cruel practise of live hare coursing in Ireland
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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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Occupy DC Organizers to visit Ashland
Jason Houk, 02-02-2012 - 23:25
Solidarity 4 will bring activists and allies together for potluck, speakers and Trade Justice Road Show.
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Ashland Free Press - Feb. 1 Issue
Jason Houk, 02-02-2012 - 23:02
Here is the latest Ashland Free Press.
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Gains for Healthcare, Despite Obama
Steven Argue, 02-02-2012 - 03:14
The movement for single-payer achieved its first major victory in the United States in 2011 when the Governor of Vermont signed a single-payer bill into law. Under rules of the Obama-care bill, however, Vermont will not be able to enact the legislation until 2017, but Vermont is seeking waivers to enact the bill in 2014. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer is also asking for a waiver from the federal government to set-up single payer health care in Montana.
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SOPA Censorship = Corporatist Media Monopoly
SOPA Stifles Free Speech, 18-01-2012 - 22:07
The SOPA and PIPA Bills are attempts by the corporatists to control the dialogue under the guise of stopping "piracy". On the one hand the proponents of SOPA site the need for jobs and then pass a law that will silence free exchange of ideas that can lead to independent innovations. However, passing SOPA will place a gag order on free speech activists and only allow government approved corporatist propaganda to get time over the internet. VOTE NO ON SOPA!!
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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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Time Protestor Person of the Year
Greg Grist, 31-12-2011 - 21:30
Even if editorial staff at Time magazine dubbed “the Protestor” as this year’s “Person-of-the-Year” doesn’t necessarily mean people at the Time, or it’s backstage managers, has garnered much appreciation or respect for “personhood” of the average outspoken dissenter. Likely they surveyed the landscape and realized the inevitable conclusion—2011 has had a lot of ubiquitous protestation around the world. So then an inevitable conclusion became refreshingly obvious—popular dissent is here all over as many status quos are being challenged.
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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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Sitting- In With Conviction
Jason Houk, 22-12-2011 - 20:17
Coordinated peaceful occupation of Rep. Greg Walden offices end with 14 arrests.
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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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Occupation with Conviction, Occupying Congressional Representative Greg Walden
* I N D E P E N D E N T * M E D I A *, 06-12-2011 - 14:59
Medford, Oregon 12/5/11-
Occupation of the Second Congressional District in Oregon was a smashing success Monday. On a foggy frozen day, the sun broke mid-morning in Medford and even though the temperature stayed in the thirties 99 percent folk like you and me gathered. We occupied downtown Vogel Plaza and we occupied our Congressional District office, too. We all showed up to ask one unified question: W H E R E ' S * W A L D E N ?
The photos were all shot at Monday's Where's Walden? Occupation Rally downtown in Vogel plaza, or 1/2 block away at Representative Greg Walden's Medford field office. Occupation of the office landed six arrests for trespass. Pictures show support activities on the sidewalk out front, while other shots are inside Walden's office where occupiers sat-in from 11am until after 6pm refusing to leave unless Congressman Walden agreed to start having regular public town hall meetings around the district, something that he refuses to do. The sit-in act of civil disobedience ended with the six arrests by the Medford City police. There are photos of each arrestee to end this photo memory.
It was an amazing day. Smashingly successful and peaceful too! Keep on reading to learn about other Walden Occupiers around Oregon's Second Congressional District. Eight were arrested in Bend about the very same time as the Medford Six.
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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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OCCUPY THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Jennifer, 25-11-2011 - 15:43
An initiative for the support of non-corporate non-profit bands whose music embraces the downfall of Police State oppression and violence worldwide.
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