Category Archives: Features
Our Gift
I’m Tom Dwyer, We pulled troops from Iraq, but left a gift that will keep giving for billions of years. Yes, billions. Doctors in Fallujah blame depleted uranium used in devastating attacks in two thousand four for a catastrophic rise … Continue reading
The STOCK Act
I’m Tom Dwyer, The STOCK Act; meant to prohibit Congressional insider trading, is an example of good law being neutered. STOCK was headed for death in committee until spotlighted by a 60 Minutes report on Congressional insider trading and mentioned … Continue reading
Immaculate Contraception
I’m Tom Dwyer, The recent noise over contraception seemed a gift to Republi Cons desperately seeking a wedge issue. Women’s healthcare was quickly demagogued from a squabble over comprehensive health coverage to a war on religious freedom. Circus carnies shouting … Continue reading
CAT Program
SPECIAL: CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE FBI FLYERS! I’m Tom Dwyer, Homeland Security’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign and the FBI’s newly relaxed rules for domestic surveillance are turning a police state in America into a tangible reality. Not … Continue reading
Movie Night 3- “Remember the Titans”
I’m Tom Dwyer, …inviting you to join us Thursday, February 16, as the red carpet rolls out for another episode of Tom Dwyer Movie Night. This month, Denzell Washington stars in “Remember the Titans”. It’s the story of two racially … Continue reading
Willard’s Worry
I’m Tom Dwyer, As one of the richest Americans with a now-revealed low tax rate and numerous offshore accounts, Willard Mitt Romney said he’s not concerned about the very poor. He claims his focus is on middle income Americans he … Continue reading
Illahee 2012 #3- Juliet Schor
I’m Tom Dwyer, Our economy is a tool created by people to serve people, but it’s become the master rather than the servant. What is your value as a human being? Are you more than just a consumer? On February … Continue reading
Humorousness- Because life’s no fun without a few laughs
Welcome to our newest column, “Humorousness”. Like you, we get a few emails each month that make us smile… of course, we get a lot more that don’t, but we won’t send you those. You’ll see jokes and riddles, cartoons … Continue reading
“What NOW?!!” Toons- February 2012
You can’t see this one anywhere but here
Oregon Tilth- The heartbeat of organic gardening is in… Sellwood?
We’ve told you before that many ideas for our newsletter come from clients using our courtesy shuttle, and this is one of those stories. A couple weeks ago one of our clients needed a ride to her office a few … Continue reading