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Oregon Cannabis Tax Act of 2010

Airs at: Mon, 07/07/2008 at 5:00pm

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Oregon Normal has launched a petition drive for the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act of 2010. That was Crystal Leighty speaking with Madeline Martinez, the director of Oregon Norml, which advocates for the legalization of marijuana. Read more

PDX Activists and Immigrants Unite: US Out of Somalia

Airs at: Mon, 06/30/2008 at 5:00pm

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Portland area peace activists and Somali immigrants gathered yesterday in downtown Portland to call for an end to U.S. involvement in the war-torn nation of Somalia. The rally was prompted by a series of bombings by U.S. military aircraft and ... Read more

Workers Demand Union Organizing Rights as Starbucks Closes 600 Stores

Airs at: Mon, 06/30/2008 at 5:00pm

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The Seattle-based Starbucks coffee company announced today that the company will close six hundred stores throughout the U.S. According to the company, the stores scheduled for closure are unprofitable. The company hopes to increase earnings b... Read more

Consultant Discusses Impact of Drilling Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Airs at: Sun, 06/29/2008 at 5:00pm

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George Bush has told the Democrats in Congress to support ending the 27 -year moratorium on offshore drilling, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Bush is trying to get the moratorium overturned before Congress adjourns for the July fourth holiday.KBOO's Crys... Read more

Citizens Oppose Interstate 69 in Indiana

Airs at: Sun, 06/29/2008 at 5:00pm

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Indiana's massive, federally funded highway system, Interstate 69 highway is widely opposed by Indiana citizens. KBOO's Scott Pham talks to a former Portland Activist now working with environmental groups in Indiana to oppose the freeway plan. Read more

Civil Liberties Watch: Stopping Telecoms Spying on Citizens

Airs at: Sun, 06/29/2008 at 5:00pm

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Next up, our recurring feature Civil Liberties Watch. This week reporter Linda Olson-Osterlund focuses on whistleblower Mark Klein and the fight to stop the governments use of telecom companies to spy on Americans Read more

Eugene, Oregon Protests about Hosting the Olympic Trials

Airs at: Thu, 06/26/2008 at 5:00pm

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As Eugene prepares to host the Olympic trials this weekend, a number of groups prepare to protest. K-BOO’s Christian Danielson has the story. Read more

Economist Joe Cartwright Argues Against New I-5 Bridge

Airs at: Thu, 06/26/2008 at 5:00pm

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With the Portland City Council voting unanimously this week in favor of a new I5 bridge over the Columbia River, it would seem that the project is a done deal. But the proposed light-rail segment of the bridge needs to be approved by Washington voters, and several other bu... Read more

Metro's Rex Burkholder Argues For the I-5 Bridge

Airs at: Thu, 06/26/2008 at 5:00pm

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With the Portland City Council voting unanimously this week in favor of a new I5 bridge over the Columbia River, it would seem that the project is a done deal. But the proposed light-rail segment of the bridge needs to be approved by Washington voters, and several other bu... Read more

Northeast PDX's Hanna Bea's Cafe Closes Down

Airs at: Thu, 06/26/2008 at 5:00pm

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Hanna Beas’s—a North East breakfast café known for its catfish, organic grits and famous poundcake is closing down at the end of this month. KBOO’s Scott Pham has the story. Read more