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Mining St. Helens

Posted on July 20, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Some disasters are unavoidable. When Mt. St. Helens erupted in the eighties all we could do is ride it out and rebuild. The avoidable disaster Mt. St. Helens faces today could also yield a major impact … Continue reading →

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Shadows Of Hiroshima

Posted on July 20, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, There are events that truly change the world and we’re coming to the anniversary of one that divided our world into ‘everything before’ and ‘everything since’. On August 6, nineteen forty five, the city of Hiroshima, Japan … Continue reading →

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Bartels Open Letter

Posted on July 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Nuclear activist John Bartels recently wrote an open letter to Senator Ron Wyden about the ongoing and grossly under-reported Fukushima disaster. The Senator has promised to actively protect Oregon from the threat of Fukushima radioactive contamination. Since … Continue reading →

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Repeal and Replace

Posted on July 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, I hope Republican voters are proud of their house members! Thirty three times now, the RepubliCon-led house has voted to repeal Obama Care. Not once, not twice, thirty three times; an amazing waste of precious legislative time … Continue reading →

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Movie Night- “Fog of War”

Posted on July 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, July’s Movie Night brings you face to face with one of the men who made “quagmire” a household word. “Fog of War” is a documentary about Robert McNamara, the Secretary of Defense under presidents Kennedy and Johnson. … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Repeal and Replace with SINGLE PAYER!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Greetings! ObamaCare has been found constitutional, but the uproar for “Repeal and Replace” continues. How it would be repealed is a little hazy and there’s stunned silence when it comes to what would replace it. Joshua Holland had a great … Continue reading →

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What Now Toons- Newsletter Toon for July

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

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We’re already thinking Christmas, but please don’t kill us! Our Charitable Giving Calendar needs your vote!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Our normal editorial position at Your Car Matters is that anyone talking about Christmas before Thanksgiving should be shot, but we think we have a good reason for breaking our own rule. We’re starting work on our annual Charitable Giving … Continue reading →

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Real-life automotive horror stories- NO OIL CHANGES! (With pictures!)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped changing your oil? Everyone knows that “every 3000 miles” stuff is just propaganda so your local repair shop can keep you coming back more often. Why not quit, and stop being used … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Naomi- What happened to the woman who fought with Les?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Sellwood seems like a quiet, pleasant neighborhood, but in 2011 it was the scene of an epic battle. In April 2011 we told you about Naomi and Neal Montacre, owners of Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply, who were facing off against … Continue reading →