Category Archives: Politics

Popcorn Shorts- Keeping up on Citizens United

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

Two years out from the Citizens United (CU) decision and it’s no more popular than it was on day one, but it’s still the law of the land.  However, there are real people making progress on changing it, and you … Continue reading →

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RepubliCon Triad of Deception

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, How can a party that only represents the interests of the wealthiest one percent of Americans even compete in our political system? How can the anomaly of a working class Republican even exist? It enrages me that … Continue reading →

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Get Involved!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, It’s easy to get depressed about our diminishing democracy, but despair is not an option and there are things we can all do, things we must do. Staying educated on issues and keeping in touch with our … Continue reading →

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Jefferson Smith for Mayor

Posted on April 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Portland’s elections are May fifteenth and while three candidates have pulled ahead of the pack, only one has the Progressive vision Portland needs… Jefferson Smith, currently an Oregon Legislator, is running for Mayor because he thinks the … Continue reading →

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Movie Night- “Inside Job”

Posted on April 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, …and I’ve really been looking forward to this month’s Movie Night. In two thousand eight, our economic collapse almost destroyed the world’s banking system.  Home grown Financial terrorists bilked over twenty trillion dollars from our economy.  Millions … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lecture Series- Wendell Potter

Posted on April 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, We’ll all need to use the healthcare system at some point in our lives.  I’m one of millions who think healthcare should be a right; providing for the general welfare not just providing corporate profits. The Illahee … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Is Equal Protection a lie?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by tomdwyer

Greetings! Equal application of law is one of the most basic foundations of a functional society.  Without equal justice there is no freedom.  Without fair and consistent enforcement of the rules of any game, the door is open for some … Continue reading →

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The Fighter With The Strong Left Hook- Meet Steve Novick, candidate for Portland City Council

Posted on March 30, 2012 by tomdwyer

If you haven’t met Steve Novick, candidate for Portland’s City Council Position 4, you’re missing out.  We’ve known him as a Tom Dwyer client for years, but most people know Steve from his 2008 primary battle with Jeff Merkley to … Continue reading →

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Singing the Health Care Blues- Single Payer Blues Festival

Posted on March 30, 2012 by tomdwyer

Are you singing the Health Care blues?  You’re not alone.  Millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans have been singing for years.  The President and Congress sang all last year, and the Supreme Court joined in this month.  But other people … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- Another Visit With ALEC… and a Travon Martin update!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by tomdwyer

In August, 2011, we introduced you to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the fine group of corporations working to lift the dirty burden of Democracy from our shoulders.  The Travon Martin case shined a spotlight on the ALEC-backed “Stand … Continue reading →

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