"I absolutely love bus organizing. Bus riders are my people."
As Tri-Met raises fares and decreases service, a bus ticket costs more than ever and may not get you as far. A growing network of working-class transit riders are reaching out to each other on the bus and organizing to demand transfers that last three hours instead of two. We speak with community organizer Crystal Wabnum of OPAL (Organizing People, Activating Leaders) about the Campaign for a Fair Transfer.
Song: "Well May the World Go," Pete Seeger.
"Free trade! It sounds good: free."
Puppet Franklin the Frog and puppeteer Paige Shell-Spurling paid a recent visit to Representative Earl Blumenauer's office, where they witnessed a teach-in on three free trade agreements coming up for imminent votes. We interview the two of them about the issues, other creative actions this week, and the role of art in the movement. See the video of their visit! And find more info on the issues at Oregon Fair Trade Campaign and Portland Central America Solidarity Committee.
- KBOO