Vol. XXXV, Number 3 March 2015 http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/2015/March
The Fight for $15 Finally Comes to Portland »
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The fate of the socialist left is tied
to that of the working class movement—and the last four decades of one-sided class war have had dire consequences for both. The thread linking today’s generation of young workers to U.S. labor’s proud history of class struggle has been effectively broken and must be developed anew. This is a daunting but necessary task for rebuilding the working-class movement. Get the whole story:
http://www.theportlandalliance.org/iso
An ISO View of the Future of the Left by Jennifer Roesch and Sharon Smith__________________________________________________________________________________
A community forum of
leaders and activists
discussing vision and
strategy for liberation
Sunday, March 1 at 1pm - 4pm at
3536 SE 26th Ave,
Portland, Oregon 97202
more info:
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/blacklivesmatter
A Portal to Winter Blues Music Festival
Native American Tribes
Take on Pot, Consider Gambling on Legalization:
Studies and possible votes loom on American Indian lands.
The Department of Justice has said federally recognized tribes may grow and sell marijuana.
By Lawrence S. Wittner
Within a matter of months,
the U.S. government seems likely to become the only nation
in the world still rejecting the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights
of the Child. Sometimes called “the most ratified human rights treaty in history,” the Convention has been ratified by 195
nations, leaving the United States and South Sudan as the
only holdouts. South Sudan is expected to move forward
with ratification later this year. But there is no indication
that the United States will approve this children’s defense treaty.
How the US Helped
Much
like Al Qaeda, the Islamic State (ISIS) is made-in-the-USA, an
instrument of terror designed to divide and conquer the oil-rich Middle
East and to counter Iran’s growing influence in the region.
When the trial of former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling got
underway Tuesday in Northern Virginia, prospective jurors
made routine references to “three-letter agencies” and
alphabet-soup categories of security clearances. In an
area where vast partnerships between intelligence
agencies and private contractors saturate everyday life,
the jury pool was bound to please the prosecution.
..Audio evidence has Keaton Otis screaming, his are hands up. An officer shouts, “Let’s do it!” and three members of Portland's anti-gang HEAT Team open fire...
http://hippasus.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/the-killing-of-keaton-otis/#video
I wanted to pass along the message
so that others who knew Chris
through the Portl
and
Central America
Solidarity Committee
could help us all
remember him.
I was working with PCASC
when Chris got involved
as a volunteer.
He was brilliantly
creative and always
challenged himself
to learn new things.
C-bear was a friend- a loving and fun-loving friend. The kind
who would make you a mix-tape and find a bed on the side of
the road for you. He gave great hugs, even though I could
pretty much only reach his waist.
He was gentle. He listened. He loved his Grandma. In fact,
I think there is a story-corp interview somewhere that he
did with his Grandmother. There were moments when he
would share a little of the pain he felt. That vulnerability
was a gift. C-bear, know you are loved my soooo many.
I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. xxoo, Megan
more on Chris: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/chris
"Terse and funny and dry as a dead Iowa corn snake baking in the sun. Palecek delivers a quick, deadpan slap to reactionary, mindless post-9/11 America. The sting is delightful." — Mark Morford, San Francisco Chronicle
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The fate of the socialist left is tiedto that of the working class movement—and the last four decades of one-sided class war have had dire consequences for both. The thread linking today’s generation of young workers to U.S. labor’s proud history of class struggle has been effectively broken and must be developed anew. This is a daunting but necessary task for rebuilding the working-class movement. Get the whole story:
http://www.theportlandalliance.org/iso
An ISO View of the Future of the Left by Jennifer Roesch and Sharon Smith__________________________________________________________________________________
A community forum of
leaders and activists
discussing vision and
strategy for liberation
Sunday, March 1 at 1pm - 4pm at
3536 SE 26th Ave,
Portland, Oregon 97202
more info:
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/blacklivesmatter
WinterBlues4
"Winter Blues" Music Festival is pleased to announce that after three successful years,
WBMF is returning with another weekend of great music to chase away the wintertime blues.
The Fourth Annual "Winter Blues" Music Festival will be held on
March 14, 2015
more info: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/winterbluesWBMF is returning with another weekend of great music to chase away the wintertime blues.
The Fourth Annual "Winter Blues" Music Festival will be held on
March 14, 2015
A Portal to Winter Blues Music Festival
Native American Tribes
Take on Pot, Consider Gambling on Legalization:
Studies and possible votes loom on American Indian lands.
The Department of Justice has said federally recognized tribes may grow and sell marijuana.
Native American tribes are eyeing marijuana
legalization as a potentially lucrative business opportunity in the
wake of a green light from the Department of Justice in December.
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Will the U.S. Government Stand Alone
in Rejecting Children’s Rights?
in Rejecting Children’s Rights?
By Lawrence S. Wittner
Within a matter of months,the U.S. government seems likely to become the only nation
in the world still rejecting the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights
of the Child. Sometimes called “the most ratified human rights treaty in history,” the Convention has been ratified by 195
nations, leaving the United States and South Sudan as the
only holdouts. South Sudan is expected to move forward
with ratification later this year. But there is no indication
that the United States will approve this children’s defense treaty.
How the US Helped
Create Al Qaeda and ISIS
Much
like Al Qaeda, the Islamic State (ISIS) is made-in-the-USA, an
instrument of terror designed to divide and conquer the oil-rich MiddleEast and to counter Iran’s growing influence in the region.
The fact that the United
States has a long and torrid history of backing terrorist groups will
surprise only those who watch the news and ignore history.
...The director of the National Security Agency under Ronald Reagan,
General William Odom recently remarked, “by any measure the U.S. has
long used terrorism. In 1978-79 the Senate was trying to pass a law against international terrorism – in every version they produced, the lawyers said
the U.S. would be in violation.”
the rest of the story:
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/counterpunch
at the NW Alliance Portal to Counterpunch
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General William Odom recently remarked, “by any measure the U.S. has
long used terrorism. In 1978-79 the Senate was trying to pass a law against international terrorism – in every version they produced, the lawyers said
the U.S. would be in violation.”
the rest of the story:
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/counterpunch
at the NW Alliance Portal to Counterpunch
________________________________________________________________________03/06/2015 7:30 pm
A Portland Police Memoir,
with
foreword by crime writer Phil Stanford, is a fascinating first-hand
account of the Portland Police Department during the gritty 60s &
70s. DuPay's compassionate and insightful book paints compelling--and
sometimes disturbing-- portraits of a cop, a police department and a
city. Join us for the launch of this book, enjoy treats with us, and hear Don's anecdotes about the St. Johns of 40 years ago.
Location: 8622 N Lombard St / Portland, Oregon
- 97203-3731 / United States
Sterling Trial Opens in Security-State Matrix
January 14, 2015
When the trial of former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling gotunderway Tuesday in Northern Virginia, prospective jurors
made routine references to “three-letter agencies” and
alphabet-soup categories of security clearances. In an
area where vast partnerships between intelligence
agencies and private contractors saturate everyday life,
the jury pool was bound to please the prosecution.
...From what I
could tell, none of those with direct connections to intelligence
agencies ended up in the jury box. But affinities with agencies like the
CIA seemed implicit in the courtroom. Throughout the jury selection,
there was scarcely a hint that activities of those agencies might merit
disapproval.
more info: http://www.theportlandalliance.org/solomon
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more info: http://www.theportlandalliance.org/solomon
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Alliance Prison Radio Portal
America has Got a Prison Problem (5:35) by Kenneth Hartman
spend five minutes at: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/prisonradio
America has Got a Prison Problem (5:35) by Kenneth Hartman
spend five minutes at: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/prisonradio
..Audio evidence has Keaton Otis screaming, his are hands up. An officer shouts, “Let’s do it!” and three members of Portland's anti-gang HEAT Team open fire...
http://hippasus.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/the-killing-of-keaton-otis/#video
Keaton Otis Portal
Rally for Justice: March 12, Thursday 6pm
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/keatonotis
Rally for Justice: March 12, Thursday 6pm
http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/keatonotis
An Obituary: Preserved in Memory:
so that others who knew Chris
through the Portl
andCentral America
Solidarity Committee
could help us all
remember him.
I was working with PCASC
when Chris got involved
as a volunteer.
He was brilliantly
creative and always
challenged himself
to learn new things.
C-bear was a friend- a loving and fun-loving friend. The kind
who would make you a mix-tape and find a bed on the side of
the road for you. He gave great hugs, even though I could
pretty much only reach his waist.
He was gentle. He listened. He loved his Grandma. In fact,
I think there is a story-corp interview somewhere that he
did with his Grandmother. There were moments when he
would share a little of the pain he felt. That vulnerability
was a gift. C-bear, know you are loved my soooo many.
I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. xxoo, Megan
more on Chris: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/chris
The Northwest Writers & Publishers Association (NWPA)
and the Tualatin Public Library are proud to present:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Producing Pitch-perfect Project Promotion
Where: Tualatin Public Library at 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. / Tualatin, OR 97062
When: Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
with J. Wandres more info: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/library
Book Review American History 101
Conspiracy Nation
by Mike Palecek ... art by Allison Healy
"Mike Palecek writes with passion, wit, and always with a strong social conscience." — Howard Zinn"Terse and funny and dry as a dead Iowa corn snake baking in the sun. Palecek delivers a quick, deadpan slap to reactionary, mindless post-9/11 America. The sting is delightful." — Mark Morford, San Francisco Chronicle
More Alliance Book Reviews! http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/bookreview
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and the courage to take.” Emma Goldman
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