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Meet the new boss

 Part of the problem inherent in the many-armed bailout of the financial sector is that it hasn't been clear exactly who's in charge. Prior to and during last fall's financial meltdown, it was clear that the money men were calling the shots -- and the grim aftermath of t... Read more

We reached our $50,000 Winter membership drive goal early Friday afternoon.

A huge round of thanks to the members, volunteers, food donors and staff who enabled us to reach our $50,000 goal over a day ahead of schedule.  This is the earliest we've ended a drive in years, so we're all really very excited about it.  If you didn't contribute yet, y... Read more

Securing basic rights and dignity to a silent workforce.

The Coalition of Black Trade Unionist segment of Labor Radio will feature Andrea Paluso is co-founder and executive director of Family Forward Oregon. Andrea is a community activist and fervent policy wonk. Tonight's discussion is about the 2015 Oregon Legislation  and t... Read more

caring labor and the economic stimulus

for the Old Mole Dec 1, 2008 As president-elect Barak Obama puts together his economic stimulus plan, a number of feminist economists have proposed that it ought to include investments not just in infrastructure—things like roads and bridges—but also in "human infrastr... Read more

The Dharma Wheel Stops Turning

For the past 20+ years, I have had the privilege and honor of hosting the Dharma Wheel here at KBOO. I hope It has been a musical soundtrack of our times, sharing music that rings with political and spiritual truth.  It is an amazing and perhaps synchronistic coincidence t... Read more

an open letter to STEVIE WONDER

i read a portion of this on the show; here is the full version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i come to you with love, albeit with a heavy heart.  i am addressing this open letter to you in a mode of ... Read more

Busy Week

It was a busy week for sure.  Not only did I host the Bread and Roses show, featuring Della Rae of DonorsResource.org and Janna Mock-Lopez of Goodness Magazine, which was such a treat to pull together, but I also came back the next day to create Saturday's, An Evening of... Read more

URGENT - Strong push to eliminate federal funding for public media

An urgent update from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB): "Despite the events surrounding NPR this week, our challenge remains the same: protecting federal funding for local public broadcasting stations. It is critical that we use the coming 48 hour... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library November 23, 2015

Bashi, Kishi String Quartet Live! Joyful Noise Alt Rock Beat Happening Look Around Domino Alt Rock Bonus Room Closed Circuit Hand Out Alt Rock Clarke (Aleksandr Ho... Read more

JEEZUS! Chapter One

Here it is, your free gift for supporting KBOO.  "JEEZUS!" is a self-published book copyright 2007 by Theresa Mitchell.  These posts are intended to boost KBOO Web readership.    By way of introduction:  "Jeezus!" is a parody of "Left Behind."  This is adult content, so ... Read more