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A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Press Conference National March on the Pentagon National Press Club First Amendment Room March 6th, 2007 TENS OF THOUSANDS TO MARCH ON THE PENTAGON MARCH 17TH, 2007 www.MarchOnT more » A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Press Conference National March on the Pentagon National Press Club First Amendment Room March 6th, 2007 TENS OF THOUSANDS TO MARCH ON THE PENTAGON MARCH 17TH, 2007 www.MarchOnThePentagon.org ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS SUPPORT THE MARCH ON THE PENTAGON APPEAL FOR REDRESS www.appealforredress.org "On March 17, 2007, the 4th anniversary of the start of the criminal invasion of Iraq, tens of thousands of people from around the country descended on the Pentagon in a mass demonstration to demand: U.S. Out of Iraq Now! The march was led by a contingent of Iraq war veterans, active-duty service-members, Gold Star families, and veterans from other past and present wars. 2007 is the 40th anniversary of the historic 1967 anti-war march to the Pentagon during the Vietnam War. The message of the 1967 march was "From Protest to Resistance," and marked a turning point in the development of a countrywide mass movement." A.N.S.W.E.R. COALITION PRESS CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: Brian Becker, National Coordinator...« less

Hal Burton (among others) represent candidate Rich-CorprorateSon (a corporation and therefore a stuffed dummy). End Corporate Personhood www.ecporegon.org "Return Democracy to We the People" The End C more » Hal Burton (among others) represent candidate Rich-CorprorateSon (a corporation and therefore a stuffed dummy). End Corporate Personhood www.ecporegon.org "Return Democracy to We the People" The End Corporate Personhood Action Group is an Oregon-based organization, part of a national movement, dedicated to the non-partisan goal of preserving constitutional rights for human beings - giving all non-human legal entities privileges, to be granted and revoked at the will of We the People. Thus restoring democracy in America Thom Hartmann www.thomhartmann.com Thom is the author of the new book, " Screwed: The UNDECLARED WAR Against the Middle Class - and what we can do about it" "The American middle class is on its deathbed. Ordinary folks who put in a solid day's work can no longer afford to buy a house, send their kids to college, or even get sick. If you're not a CEO, you're probably screwed. In his latest book, Air America host Thom Hartmann shows how the American middle class that was so carefully construc...« less

"... for every gallon of gas you buy, there is human blood in it." Omoyele Sowore spoke at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 2006. Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian Oil activist t more » "... for every gallon of gas you buy, there is human blood in it." Omoyele Sowore spoke at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 2006. Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian Oil activist traveling through the United States educating people about tragic conditions in his country caused by our planetary addiction to petroleum. He spoke of the pollution of the Niger delta in Africa, of torture, of rampant and escalating poverty in a country producing 2.5 million barrels of oil a day, 25% of which goes to the United States. Niger is the 6th largest producer of oil in the world. Omoyele tells the story of the ongoing destruction of the Niger Delta, not as a series of statistics, but as how it affected him growing up, affected his education and finally forced him to abandon his country in order to carry a message few people in the developed countries really want to hear or seriously consider. These remarks were not directed specifically to save his country, but more broadly, to include all people, a...« less

What if you live in the most destructive culture ever to exist? What if that culture refuses to change? What do you do about it? Derrick Jensen: Endgame Part Two www.endgamethebook.org www.derrickjens more » What if you live in the most destructive culture ever to exist? What if that culture refuses to change? What do you do about it? Derrick Jensen: Endgame Part Two www.endgamethebook.org www.derrickjensen.org Derrick Jensen named Press Action Person of the Year for 2006 From the Press Action website www.pressaction.com "The recipient of this award was never in doubt. Derrick Jensen's Endgame, released in late spring, was the best work of nonfiction in 2006. Given the significance of its subject matter and the urgency of Jensen's message, Endgame is the most important book of the decade and could stand as the must-read book of our lifetimes. But be careful. The book is likely to send you into periods of despondency over the bleak future of the planet. But Jensen explains that if enough of us stand up and work together to fight the fascists, the crash won't be as devastating. And the long struggle will eventually result in an explosive renewal of all forms of life on the planet." From the website www.endgamet...« less

Bark Hike Leader: Gradey Proctor Bark-About to Gordon Creek Saturday, February 10th www.bark-out.org February's Bark-About will be a visit to the Gordon Creek Timber Sale, led by long-time Barker, Gra more » Bark Hike Leader: Gradey Proctor Bark-About to Gordon Creek Saturday, February 10th www.bark-out.org February's Bark-About will be a visit to the Gordon Creek Timber Sale, led by long-time Barker, Gradey Proctor. This proposal is located near the Bull Run Watershed and is currently home to a diverse and integral forest. The Gordon Creek Timber Sale is proposed in public forests administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The Gordon Creek sale will log a mix of young and old-growth forest. Bark needs volunteer Groundtruthers to help collect more data on this sale. Please email Amy (at) bark-out.org to find out how to help. Hike leader Gradey Proctor is a botanist who studies the flora of Oregon's forests and wildcrafts medicinal and edible plants for his community. He is co-founder of Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies and also teaches at the Northwest School of Herbalism. Due to the cold temperatures, please bring warm clothes and proper footwear (boots or sturdy sneakers). As well, pa...« less

What if you live in the most destructive culture ever to exist? What if that culture refuses to change? What do you do about it? Derrick Jensen: Endgame Part One www.endgamethebook.org www.derrickjens more » What if you live in the most destructive culture ever to exist? What if that culture refuses to change? What do you do about it? Derrick Jensen: Endgame Part One www.endgamethebook.org www.derrickjensen.org Derrick Jensen named Press Action Person of the Year for 2006 From the Press Action website www.pressaction.com "The recipient of this award was never in doubt. Derrick Jensen's Endgame, released in late spring, was the best work of nonfiction in 2006. Given the significance of its subject matter and the urgency of Jensen's message, Endgame is the most important book of the decade and could stand as the must-read book of our lifetimes. But be careful. The book is likely to send you into periods of despondency over the bleak future of the planet. But Jensen explains that if enough of us stand up and work together to fight the fascists, the crash won't be as devastating. And the long struggle will eventually result in an explosive renewal of all forms of life on the planet." From the website www.endgamet...« less

Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, lawyer, and author, spoke at Portland, Oregon's Bagdad Theatre February 13, 2007. Ralph's new book is titled, "The Seventeen Traditions". www.seventeentraditions.com Fi more » Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, lawyer, and author, spoke at Portland, Oregon's Bagdad Theatre February 13, 2007. Ralph's new book is titled, "The Seventeen Traditions". www.seventeentraditions.com Filmed by William Seaman pdxjustice Media Productions www.pdxjustice.org "I've never written a book like this before, and I want to explain why I wrote it, in addition to being a love story, for my mom and dad and my sisters and brother. I wrote it because...if you are looking for active citizens to help you make a better country or community, after a while you run out of exhortations and you ask yourself, 'how do we get more active citizens?'" "Sometimes you have a demonstration, you have a march, people come and they connect, or somebody has a tragedy and forms something like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Or they might come out of the Universities, perchance, having some sort of mission, whether in science, engineering, politics, economics, organizing, whatever. But it's never enough, there are never enough ...« less

Lt. Ehren Watada is the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to the Iraq war and occupation. Lt. Watada spoke at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, Washington, on January ... more » Lt. Ehren Watada is the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to the Iraq war and occupation. Lt. Watada spoke at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, Washington, on January 27th, 2007. "In opposition to my position, the argument will be made that soldiers don't have a right to pick and choose their wars. I would respond that it is not only our right but our constitutional and moral duty." "Many seem to forget that service members swear loyalty not to one man or an institution but to this country and its people. We don't swear to fight in wars or just do our job, nor blindly obey orders, but to protect the promise, principles and laws of this country at all costs." "Our country has been led in the wrong direction, an illegal and immoral direction. But to know our country was sent to war and devastated another civilization over falsehoods is something I will never stand for." For updates on Lt. Watada, please visit: www.thankyoult.org www.couragetoresist.org Filmed by Pepperspray ...« less

Today, March 30, 2007, members of the Portland Community opposing the war in Iraq protested the military recruiters office on NE Broadway. When I arrived, there were about 20 people present and three ... more » Today, March 30, 2007, members of the Portland Community opposing the war in Iraq protested the military recruiters office on NE Broadway. When I arrived, there were about 20 people present and three elders in rocking chairs blocking the doorways, refusing entry at one point to an 18 years old who had an appointment inside. The young man was affable and not at all enraged or indignant about being refused admittance, though the same could not be said for Officer Schaffer who verbally engaged the protesters for several minutes before pushing elders aside to gain entry both in and out of the offices. This officer, though short of abusive, insisted repeatedly that the young man had the Constitutional right to make the choice to enter the building and serve his country. Though the officer was able to physically push his way past the Grannie blockade, the young man showed much more respect and consideration for those who were trying to save his life, or protect him from contributing to the massive war crimes be...« less

Thom Hartmann www.thomhartmann.com Thom is the author of the new book, " Screwed: The UNDECLARED WAR Against the Middle Class - and what we can do about it" "The American middle class is on its deathb more » Thom Hartmann www.thomhartmann.com Thom is the author of the new book, " Screwed: The UNDECLARED WAR Against the Middle Class - and what we can do about it" "The American middle class is on its deathbed. Ordinary folks who put in a solid day's work can no longer afford to buy a house, send their kids to college, or even get sick. If you're not a CEO, you're probably screwed. In his latest book, Air America host Thom Hartmann shows how the American middle class that was so carefully constructed by our country's founding fathers has been systematically dismantled over the past quarter-century, and, under the guise of freeing the market, replaced by a system designed to line the pockets of the super-rich and corporations. Hartmann shows that it's not too late to return to the America our founders envisioned. Democracy requires a fair playing field. It will survive only if We the People stand up, speak out, and reclaim our democratic birthright." Corporate Personhood www.ecporegon.org "Return Democracy to We ...« less