Category Archives: Feature Articles

Tom Dwyer Movie Night- Catch a FREE movie every month in 2012!

We’re starting something new, and we want you to be a part of it!  On every third Thursday of the month, Economic Fairness Oregon, We Are Oregon, Jobs With Justice, and SEIU Local 503 will bring you Tom Dwyer Movie Night… … Continue reading

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Get Ready For Winter- Two critical areas of concern for winter driving

No one wants to be left on the side of the road in winter weather.  It makes a great story for future holiday get-togethers, but it’s a miserable experience everyone would rather avoid.  Many of our clients worry about tough … Continue reading

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Occupied Portland- Report from the front lines of the Class War

Warren Buffett famously said “There IS a class war, and MY class is winning”.  The Occupy movement put that Class War into the streets, drawing clear battle lines between the top 1% and the rest of us.  This month, “Your … Continue reading

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Robotic Invasion- Get to know our future overlords

You’re far too sophisticated to think of Commander Data or even C-3P0 or  when you think about robots.  You know that robots are boring mechanical arms that do repetitive welding on automotive assembly lines.  Well, that may have been what … Continue reading

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Who are those guys behind the counter? Salaried Service Advisors keep us running smoothly

Where would you find just one person with all these qualities… Multi-tasking abilities of an aircraft landing controller? Patience and understanding of a therapist? Problem-solving skills of a rocket scientist? Decision-making skills of a business executive? Communication skills of a … Continue reading

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Occupy Portland- Report from the front lines of the Class War

Warren Buffett famously said “There IS a class war, and MY class is winning”.  The Occupy movement put that Class War into the streets, drawing clear battle lines between the top 1% and the rest of us.  This month, “Your … Continue reading

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Looking Closer at LEAP- More detail on a vital program in Portland

“Your Car Matters” tries to give you useful and entertaining information, but we don’t always succeed.  Last month we had an article in our “Popcorn Shorts” section about the LEAP (Local Energy Assurance Plan), a Portland plan for energy security … Continue reading

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Meet Brad Witt- Regular guy runs for Oregon District 1

David Wu and his tiger suit are gone from Congress, and the people of Oregon’s Congressional District #1 are left to find a replacement.  On November 8, Democrats Suzanne Bonamici, Brad Avakian, and Brad Witt will be fighting it out … Continue reading

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Moving Planet: Portland- Portland’s Contribution to a Global Day of Action

Extra:  Hear our KPOJ radio spot for Moving Planet here, or see the video of the radio spot here. Almost everyone these days knows at least a little about global warming and climate change.  Since Portland is the epicenter of … Continue reading

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Science and History of Climate Change- Learn the science without the hype… from either side

Is climate change real?  Despite what FOX tells us, it seems so.  “[The] conclusions have been reviewed and endorsed by the national science academies of every major nation from the United States to China, along with leading scientific societies and … Continue reading

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