Category Archives: Feature Articles

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

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

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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The Fight To Ban DHMO- Hydric Acid found in food, water supplies, much more

DHMO, hydric acid, di-hydrogen monoxide… it goes by a lot of names.  The media never talks about it, our politicians don’t regulate it, and you’ve probably never heard of it before, but chances are you are unknowingly exposed to it … Continue reading

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A Progressive Face In the Mayor’s Race- Mr. Smith goes to Portland… hopefully.

The Oregon State Legislature was running late, which meant District 47 Representative Jefferson Smith was running late too.   Smith is one of the three leading candidates for the Portland Mayoral election in May, but even after a long day at … Continue reading

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Surprises in Vehicle Reliability- Who Makes The Most Reliable Vehicles On The Road?

When we’re asked what vehicles are best for reliability, we typically say “Toyota and Honda first, then American cars.  Stay away from European manufacturers.” Things are changing, though.  This article published in the February 20 Washington Post Business section tells … Continue reading

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KPOJ Beavers Baseball- What’s the deal with the new KPOJ programming?

Our world was rocked in February when KPOJ started carrying Beavers Baseball.  Every week until the end of May, they’ll be carrying between 2 and 5 games spreading through the week and weekend.   We aren’t pleased about it and judging … Continue reading

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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

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The Powell Memo- Because every road starts somewhere

If you look around at our media/political/corporate landscape, it seems obvious (as Mr. Snydor will say below in his memo, “to any thoughtful person”) that there is an overriding pro-business, pro-corporate, anti-worker, authoritarian fascist agenda.  That same thoughtful person may … Continue reading

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Illahee Lecture Series- Our favorite lecture series hits the stage again

If you’re tired of the pablum and drivel you’re fed by the corporate media there are alternatives, and the Illahee Lecture Series is one of the best you could hope to find.  Since 1999, Illahee has brought over 100 environmental, … Continue reading

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Biggest Stories of 2011- What made this year’s news in Your Car Matters

You want plumbing advice from your plumber, but do you want plumbing advice month after month?  You want to hear your accountant’s every thought at tax time, but year ‘round?  You’re bombarded with email from every company you deal with, … Continue reading

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