Poverty & Hunger
Lawmakers vow to continue fight for Medicare for All
Representatives Kucinich, Conyers & Sanders, 31-07-2010 - 14:41
Comment: Southern Oregonians are waiting for the misguided "healthcare bill celebration" to subside so that we can get back to work and fix the greedy patient-killing corporate healthcare in this United States. On the 45th anniversary of Medicare it is reassuring to know that the vision of President Lyndon Johnson and the 89th Congress for an America that ensures health care for everyone, through a comprehensive Medicare for all, not only still lives, but is an inevitability.
The following text is an open letter to the single-payer community from Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, Rep. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. It was released on the eve of Medicare’s 45th anniversary.
Congress of the United States
July 29, 2010
Dear friends of health care for all,
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The Power of the Purse
Nancie Koerber, Foreclosure Defense Advocate, 27-07-2010 - 04:23
The Power of the Purse.
With so many businesses shutting down on our main streets here in Southern Oregon, is there anything we can do about it?
We can always shop local but even more powerful is to bank local. Credit Unions and local owned banks keep our money local and build the economy.
Keep Reading to learn what Wall Street will do with $100.00 of your hard-earned cash.
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FORECLOSURE DEFENSE -- DON'T LOSE YOUR HOME!
Workshop provided by Homeowners Mark & Nancie, 20-07-2010 - 21:57
Workshop - TUESDAY July 27, 2010 ...online registration info below
Due to popular demand we have scheduled another homeowner workshop for foreclosure defense for Homeowners in the Rogue Valley - TUESDAY July 27, 2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm.
Past attendees have reported that all who are pushing back are getting positive results!
Please pass this along to anyone you feel would benefit from this informative workshop.
BELOW for Workshop Information and Registration...
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Haiti Peasant Leader Urges Support
RepublicansAreRedDemocratsAreBlueMeAreGreen, 20-07-2010 - 03:12
Peasant leader Chavannes Jean-Baptiste urges supporters to sign petition asking Monsanto to refrain from sending GMO seeds to Haiti.
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U.S. MIDDLE~CLASS DESERVE CARING ELITE RULERS
LAWYERS FOR POOR AMERICANS, 18-07-2010 - 13:50
U.S.WEALTHY ELITE FOUNDATIONS R OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY OR JUST DO NOT CARE ENOUGH ABOUT OUR OWN MIDDLE~CLASS-POORER AMERICANS DIRE NEEDS ....
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Move Your $MONEY$ Southern Oregon
SWITCH TO A LOCAL BANK OR CREDIT UNION!, 09-07-2010 - 00:48
Ashland, Oregon * Independence Day, 2010
Southern Oregon's MOVE YOUR MONEY campaign debuted on the main drag during Ashland's Fourth of July parade. The parade entry from Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice (SOJwJ) included the Jefferson State Rollers. The helpful swarm of female roller derby skaters blasted Ashland with thousands of tri-fold Move Your Money brochures which rank regional banks and credit unions with the big Wall Street banks. Any guess which work best for the local economy?
People want to support local economic development and are tired of Wall Street excesses that have crippled our country. Move Your Money is a campaign to move money away from the big greedy Wall Street Banks and put the bucks where they will do the most good right here at home.
Check out July 4 parade photos and look at the PDF brochure for a detailed description of Move Your MONEY Southern Oregon.
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Wobbly Free Speech Monument -- New campaign announced
SOUTHERN OREGON JOBS WITH JUSTICE, 11-06-2010 - 14:28
WHAT: Free Speech Monument Proposed for State of Jefferson
WHEN: 2011 -- the Centennial of the Wobbly Walk Through the Siskiyous
WHO: Wobbly Walk Free Speech Committee
WHY: “Those Wobblies warrant memory”
Once you know the history you will understand why a blue ribbon committee has been assembled to commemorate the 1911 Wobbly Walk Through the Siskiyous
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Vets for Peace #156 in Boatnik Parade 2010
Reported by Allen Hallmark, Member VfP #156, 29-05-2010 - 19:43
Grants Pass, Oregon - Memorial Day, 2010
Congratulations, Hal, Jim, Loree and all who worked so hard to put together our Veterans for Peace, Rogue Valley Chapter 156, entry in today's massive Boatnik parade in Grants Pass. The huge Peace Dove with the olive branch in her beak was gorgeous and impressive. It's difficult to believe how big this parade is -- our group was lucky to go down the street early and by the time we walked back to where we started, more than an hour later, there were still many groups waiting to start their journey.
Attached are a few photos that I snapped along the way (click on any to make larger)
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Stop Walmart Rally photographs -- May 18, 2010
SOUTHERN OREGON JOBS WITH JUSTICE, 20-05-2010 - 13:48
Prior to the MCRD vs. Walmart Oregon Supreme Court hearing on Tuesday morning May 18, 2010 anti-Walmart protestors lined up in South Medford along Hwy 99 to protest Walmart's plans to locate a supercenter store at the site of the old Miles Field.
Here are a few photos from the 7:00 a.m. early morning rally -- click any pic to make it larger
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MCRD takes Walmart to the OR Supreme Court
Rogue Indy Volunteer Reporters, 19-05-2010 - 15:50
Today legal history was made at North Medford High School, the venue where the Oregon Supreme Court heard the appeal of Medford Citizens for Responsible Development (MCRD), following their grant of the writ of certiorari. On the average, our high court decides to hear about five percent of the cases it is asked to hear on appeal, so it is a victory for MCRG just to be granted an Oregon Supreme Court hearing.
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Stop Walmart Rally Tue morning before Supreme Court Hearing
WALMART DESTROYS LOCAL ECONOMIES--HURTS PEOPLE, 18-05-2010 - 03:51
Stop Walmart -- Miles Field Rally -- Near Medford's south I-5 Interchange
Tuesday May 18, 7AM to 8AM (rally followed by OR Supreme Court Hearing 9AM @ N. Medford High School)
Near Hwy. 99 & Stewart, sidewalk along 99 south of Veterans Park & the Oregon National Guard Armory
Right where Miles Field USE TO BE! (before Walmart & City of Medford corporate cronyism)
-- CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST PROVIDED --
-- -- -- Hot Coffee and snacks -- -- --
STOP WALMART! -- STOP THE TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE -- STOP WALMART!
COME SUPPORT MEDFORD CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT (MCRD)
This over six-year-long David v. Goliath struggle is pitting our community against a multinational conglomerate that is dead set on destroying our community.
Peter Buckley issues the Walmart warning back in 2005 -- watch video clip
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CP&J screens Frozen Dreams documentary May 6
Focus on Immigration, 05-05-2010 - 18:10
Families torn apart by Fresh Del Monte ICE Raids
Citizens for Peace and Justice will screen the documentary "Frozen Dreams" on May 6 in Medford, Oregon. The 30 minute film tells the story of the ICE raids at Del Monte in North Portland, Oregon on June 12, 2007. CP&J's film night in May is co-sponsored by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice. The evening welcomes participants from UNETE a volunteer-led movement of farmworkers and immigrants in rural Southern Oregon. A light snack will be provided.
Frozen Dreams producer Emiliana Aguilar Reynosa will be traveling down from Portland for the film and she will be joined by three of the factory workers who were targeted in the 2007 immigration raid.
Following the film the Portland travelers will be joined by local activists for a panel discussion about the Del Monte raid, what has happened since and the ever growing need for comprehensive immigration reform. There will be ample opportunity for audience Q&A..
"FROZEN DREAMS"
May 6, 7:00 pm
Medford Congregational Church of Christ
1801 E. Jackson St., 2 blocks above Hedrick Middle School
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MUST read!
From a wise man in Josephine County, Oregon, 29-04-2010 - 01:00
No one produced anything...
No one earned anything...
However, the whole town is now out of debt and now looks to the future with a lot more optimism.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, Is how a Stimulus Package works.
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Running With Scissors Blog on Medford KTVL 10
Jason Houk, 23-04-2010 - 03:40
KTVL Channel 10 viewers learned of Vanessa Houk's "Running With Scissors" blog, a tool for Southern Oregonians searching for ways to live better, on less.
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AAUW & Louie's CELEBRATE Pay Equity Day in Ashland, Oregon
WOMEN EARN ONLY 77 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR-, 22-04-2010 - 22:01
"More than 46 years after passage of the Equal Pay Act woman continue to earn only 77 cents on the dollar compared to our counterparts. On Tuesday, April 20th, we are marking this symbolic day when women's wages actually catch up to what men made at the end of 2009!"--this was written on a paper we were handed by three charming greeters at the door on Tuesday upon entering Louie's...
The welcome came from American Society of University Women (AAUW) as the all-women crew (see photos) met us at the door with an invitation for some education and fun. We entered and found a packed house and an atmosphere that felt down-home friendly.
Here are a couple pictures (click to make them bigger) & keep readin' to hear more about Equity Pay Day...
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TAX WALL STREET DAY OF ACTION - Apr. 15, 2010
SOUTHERN OREGON JOBS WITH JUSTICE, 14-04-2010 - 21:09
For 30 years, corporate CEOs and Wall Street speculators have put the squeeze on workers with globalization, privatization and union-busting.
They used their rising profits to buy Congress, convincing them to hand out tax breaks to the rich and gut banking regulations and consumer protections. Then they invented unscrupulous mortgage and investing practices, turning our financial system into a casino. When their speculation didn't pay off, they got Congress to bail them out to the tune of $15,000 for every household in America.
A tax on the speculators of the Wall Street casino could put 3 million people to work fixing our infrastructure, teaching our children, making our factories sustainable and improving our public services.
* * * * TAKE ACTION TO MAKE THEM PAY * * * * WE NEED JOBS NOW! * * * *
TAX DAY: APRIL 15, 2010
1PM - US POST OFFICE, 120 N. 1st St.
ASHLAND, OREGON
Currently there are 29 actions around the country * to learn more or find an action near you: 
http://www.taxwallstreet.org
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George Mann embarks on northwest concert tour
George Mann, 07-04-2010 - 13:58
Hello Folks: Just a short note... I head out to the west coast for a number of gigs, info below -- highlights being April 9 in Portland with David Rovics, April 10 in Seattle with David Rovics and Jim Page, and April 17 in Berkeley with Chris Chandler, Francisco Herrera and Mark Ross. Along the way, I'll also be in Bellingham, Everett, Eugene, Ashland, Ukiah and Florence, then ending up at the Labor Notes Conference in Detroit!
**ASHLAND GIG**
Thursday, April 15 at 8 PM in Ashland, OR -- The Caldera Taphouse, 31 Water Street (541-482-HOPS); George in Concert with Mark Ross. Sponsored by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, Southern Oregon Central Labor Council and our good friend Wes Brain is promoting. Suggested donation $5 - $10, all welcome, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Full info here at my website: http://www.georgemann.org
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Operation: Harass the Homeless
Vanessa Houk, 02-04-2010 - 00:45
Years ago I wrote this piece and posted it here on Rogue IMC. Mike Winters and the Sheriff's office continue to do these "homeless sweeps" the most current one being this morning. I'm re-posting this one.
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Biggest Music on the Smallest Stage in Town
C O N C E R T * R E V I E W * F O R * M E & U, 30-03-2010 - 03:55
ASHLAND, OREGON * SATURDAY 3/27/10
WHAT A TREAT -- Two dozen concert goers heard the best music around when they came to the Headwaters Environmental Center on Fourth St. in Ashland.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I N - C O N C E R T -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
CHRIS CHANDLER -- PAUL BENOIT -- FRANKIE HERNANDEZ
HERE is the Concert Announcement: http://www.rogueimc.org/en/2010/03/15972.shtml
This report back is in the form of a few photos... It is suggested you go to the artists' websites to hear their music and to acquire their tunes for your future listening pleasures... this was nothing short of an infomercial--moving to local community based economies includes supporting independent musicians!
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FORECLOSURE WARS -- Do not lose your home!
Southern Oregon Foreclosure Support Group, 25-03-2010 - 04:25
We have scheduled another homeowner workshop for foreclosure defense in Central Point
SUNDAY March 28, 2010; 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
"If you are in foreclosure you are not alone. We are getting traction on this foreclosure disaster—We have gotten some of our foreclosures stopped and cancelled and are obtaining transparency on our loan issues in Jackson County so we can put together smart foreclosure defenses." --Southern Oregon Homeowners Foreclosure Support Group
Workshop: Getting Traction
Date: Sunday, March 28 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m.— 5:00 p.m.
Location: Central Point (TBA)
Pre-Registration Code: KT
Donation: $20.00 per household (no children please). Covers cost to put on the program; no one will be turned away.
RSVP: 541-664-8332
Please pass this along to anyone you feel would benefit from this informative workshop.
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3/20/10--Iraq War Anniversary in Medford, OR
Standing For Peace, 22-03-2010 - 03:23
3/20/10--Two hundred people converged on Alba Park in Medford to call attention to the 7th anniversary of the war on Iraq and the ongoing occupation.
Here is the original Rogue Indy post calling for action on this day: http://www.rogueimc.org/en/2010/03/15931.shtml
Below find some photos which show this historic event. The pics were taken by Wes Brain and Allen Hallmark
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Peace event Sat., March 20th in Medford, OR
Citizens for Peace & Justice and Peace House, 20-03-2010 - 00:00
Citizens for Peace & Justice and Peace House Present: for the 7th Annual Observance of the War on Iraq - A Peace Event with the Themes, "Building Peace: Stone by Stone" and "Moving Beyond Us/Them Thinking"
11 a.m. Saturday, March 20th Alba Park, 8th and Holly, Medford
Followed by a March through Medford and on to a Forum at 1 p.m. in the Medford Central Library
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Mount Ashland Ski Area expansion revived
Marty Pennanti, 13-03-2010 - 04:03
After two years of delay caused by federal court injunction, a new round of analysis and comment is scheduled for April.
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Seed Swap in Cave Junction on March 6, 2010
Vanessa Houk, 27-02-2010 - 00:42
On Saturday March 6, the Center for Spiral Living is hosting a free seed swap. Read full story below.
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