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One of the most prominent issues that came to light at the Occupy Encampment was the issue of homelessness. Homelessness, or houselessness is a serious issue that gets more pressing every day. Many Americans are finding themselves out on the streets as they lose their jobs and get foreclosed on by the banks. These...
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A couple of days back, Occupy Wall Street passed a resolution to support Tibetan National Day. …#OWS Stands in Solidarity with those engaged in the 53 Year Old Non-Violent Tsampa Revolution and call on all #Occupy friends, allies & supporters alike to join their local March 10th Tibetan Uprising Anniversary events to raise awareness...
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This is a non-G.A. endorsed worker solidarity event. MEDIA CONTACT:    info@newseasonsmarketworkersvoice.org      971-258-1653 Location: 1954 SE Division St., Portland, OR “A group of workers, now called New Seasons Market Workers’ Voice, have been campaigning for a more democratic workplace for over 3 years now. When management made the decision to fire Ryan they weren’t just getting...
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Kristian Williams, author of Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America will discuss the cop’s role in preserving social inequality, and the implications for social movements. Public discussion to follow. Saturday, March 10th First Unitarian Church 1011 SW 13th Room B 202-203  PRINT AND SHARE THIS FLYER 
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Together we are strong. Homeless advocacy groups from across the diverse Portland spectrum will be meeting to discuss lifting the camping ban as well as other options available to help get people off the street and into homes. Meet from 2-4:30pm in the US Bank room at the Central Library in downtown Portland. Please...
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It’s not the band, it’s a call to come together and share your passions and what you believe in. PRINT THE FLYER (PDF) On March 4th, 2012, we will gather at 2PM in an effort to continue to drive positive changes in the nation and worldwide. The concept is simple. Each person picks an issue they are passionate...
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On Saturday March 3rd from 1-5 PM at the First Unitarian Church (UU), the fine folks at Theater of the Oppressed will be doing a special workshop open to anyone who identifies as an activist. The cost is based on the gift economy concept  - pay what you can in whatever you can. If...
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From the Occupy Portland PR Committee At 11:30 last night, a letter from the Communique for Night of 2/28, a non-Occupy Portland group, expressed that their action was done in solidarity with Occupy Portland. As Occupy Portland has clearly stated in every mention of #F29 Shut Down The Corporations, this event will be peaceful....
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Lunes, 27 de febrero, 2012. PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA CONTACTO: Clausura Las Corporaciones- Ciudad de México, DF: medios@clausuralascorporaciones.org (52)-5520937262 celular. (52)-722980392 fijo. F29 – Día Internacional de Acción para Combatir el Despojo del 99% Grupos de indignados en mas de 70 ciudades en el continente se levantan para enfrentar a la codicia las empresas. Este 29...
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U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD TOWN FORUM FEB. 28 ON PORTLAND POLICE USE OF FORCE Published: Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:21 AM http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/02/us_justice_dept_to_hold_town_f.html Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice will be in town later this month to seek community input on Portland police use of force as they continue a federal civil rights inquiry...
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