The election of Donald Trump in 2016 led to the rise of the so-called #resistance, a suggestion that a unified front would stand against him in 2020. It’s been argued…
DNC debates mockery to democracy
Corporate influence of the Democratic debates is pervasive, nauseating and bad for the working class. The corporate media companies—NBC, ABC, CNN and CBS—hosting the debates are not focused on educating…
From the Hill to the Hall: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Brazile breaches touchy topic In an excerpt of her forthcoming book released to Politico, Donna Brazile explained her then-surprise at finding a joint-funding agreement between the Democratic National Committee and…
From the hill to the hall: July 25–31
Trump speaks to Scouts President Trump spoke to the Boy Scouts of America at the organization’s annual jamboree, covering topics such as his electoral victory and his successful friends’ yacht…
Resistance: an evening with Chris Hedges
Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, Princeton professor, and Presbyterian minister Chris Hedges spoke at Aladdin Theater on May 26. Advocating resistance against fascism, speaker Chris Hedges recounted the history of crippling…
Oil & Water
In the early dusk of Nov. 20 a large stream of water arched over a heavily fortified barrier and began to soak the people assembled on the other side. The…
Portland Jill Stein event moves forward without Jill Stein
Dr. Jill Stein wasn’t present at a planned campaign event last Sunday, Oct. 23. Master of Ceremonies and KBOO-FM host Theresa Mitchell gave us the news about halfway in: the…
It’s time to feel the Bern
I’ve always been interested in politics. I remember very few of my classmates or friends showing even the slightest interest about the presidential election. “Politics are boring,” we would all…