Writing, Organizing, & Creative Arts
Mayor Wheeler- 503-823-4120, mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.gov;
Chloe Eudaly, 503-823-4682, chloe@portlandoregon.gov;
Nick Fish, 503-823-3589, nick@portlandoregon.gov;
Amanda Fritz, 503-823-3008, amamda@portlandoregon.gov;
Dan Saltzman, 503-823-4151, dan@portlandoregon.gov
“We can flood our years with sunshine — with the divine climate of kindness, and we can drain to the last drop the golden cup of joy.”
Albert King… (April 25, 1923 — December 21, 1992)
…was an American blues guitarist and singer.
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Corporate wars and profiteering have already bankrupted the nation. If we continue down this road, a global recession will occur and we will be in full retreat from 800 military bases while dying oceans flood all shores.
We need a Green New Deal
The United States Government has been run like a branch of organized crime: a special sort of American business… Funny business that ain’t so funny.
Voting for war has not been working for 36 years. When voting for Democrats or Republicans advocating war, you better think about the consequences of your actions.
“… before 2030 we will be in full retreat while rising seas flood nuclear reactors and our coastal cities.”
“Americans are sick of war. If we, the people who stand up for peace, vote for our own best interests, we could win in a landslide. 75% of the voting public are thinking third party, With offerings like Trump and Clinton, this is our time for A Green New Deal. ”
The Panthers had many little-known sides to their work, organizing dozens of community programs like free breakfasts, health clinics and shoes for children.
“Those who insist on pretending we only can choose between Democrats and Republicans must learn how to think outside the corporate box. We have 36 years of evidence that unending war is not the answer. “
“Sanders’ backing of U.S. imperialism compromises his support for workers’ rights.”
“let joy be unconfined…” ― George Gordon Byron
“In Portland, Oregon on September 19th-21st, 2014.
The CMC will be a series of workshops, open-themed strategy sessions, and public events aimed at bringing together alternative and community media organizations, independent journalists and creative artists…”
“Unless and until the Obama administration decides to end its unconditional backing for Israel’s right-wing government and instead support Israeli and Palestinian moderates, there will be no hope for peace.”
“What the Mainstream Media Can Learn From Jon Stewart:
No, not to be funny and snarky, but to be bold and to do a better job of cutting through the fog.”
“Keep active, sleep, eat well, reduce stress, stay connected”
“Take Action: Demand that Congress and the President oppose any grand bargain which cuts Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits.” No fear, no compromise and no surrender!
“This,” he said, pointing at the logo, “is the evil empire.”
