After Representative Earl Blumenauer refused to answer questions on his support for the US-Peru Free Trade Agreement during his town hall meeting on Sunday, a group of local activists conducted a blockade and sit-in early this morning in his Portland office.
After the Israeli government declared the Gaza Strip a QUOTE ‘enemy entity’ this week, dozens of peace groups around the world have issued condemnations of the move.
Condoleezza Rice and other U.S. officials praised the Israeli gesture, which is generally seen as a setback for peace.
Locally, Jewish Voice for Peace has come out strongly against Israel’s latest move. We spoke with Will Seaman, a representative of the group:
Stephanie Woolhandler talks with Bill Resnick about the advantages of single-payer health plans over other proposals for "universal" coverage. Tami Dean discusses the Elysian trumpet and its place in the life of New Orleans after Katrina. Clayton Morgareidge considers the saying "It's all about choice." And we ask you to participate in our Pledge Drive. Go to the "Join Now" button at the top of this page!
This is Part 6 of 6 of the Board Candidates Forum. Listen to the candidates to help you decide who to vote for. All KBOO members are eligible to vote for the Board.