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- How the Powerful Appropriate People's Land and Space (parts 1&2)
(VB #131.03&04) :
Author Tariq Khan spoke in Portland about the racist, land-grabbing roots of US and global
policies. Architect Karim Hassanein talked about how planners break up communities.
4/15/24
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- How ALEC Writes Our Rights Away (parts 1&2) (VB #98.01&02)
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Panelists explain the workings of the American Legislative Exchange Council and how to
take back control of the country from the right-wing, ruthless group. 1/4/16
- Dismantling Corporate Rule (VB #76.03) :
Activist/author Paul Cienfuegos encourages activists to assert authority over corporate
entities, as he describes the history of corporate personhood. 7/10
- Ralph Nader Discusses the Election (October 26, 2008) (VB
#71.02&03) :
In October, 2008, lifelong activist Ralph Nader visited Portland and discussed human rights,
foreign wars, the environment, workers the economy, and the then-upcoming Presidential election.
4/09
- Jess Trussme (VB #47.07):
Ira Shorr, National Director of Physicians for Social Reponsibility, talks about the dangers
and costs of Bush's policies, then performs a parody of a conservative politician running for office.
5/03
- Protest in LA: Unmasking the 2000 Democratic Convention (VB
#37.02):
Thousands of activists took to the streets of Los Angeles to demand that so-called
"Democrats" actually work for economic justice, environmental protection, and human rights.
- Noam Chomsky: Class War: Global Exploitation and the
Grassroots Response (SE #080):
At PSU, the noted analyst brings hard-to-find facts, a somber
warning and a message of hope. 01/10/96
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- Getting Resolutions Passed (Iraq Sanctions Conference '99 #1) (VB
#34.08):
A student, a peace activist, a teacher and a City Council member talk about elected officials
taking a stand on sanctions.
(Also see "Foreign Affairs"for other Iraq Sanctions Conference
shows)
- Corporate Dominance of the Initiative Process (VB
#33.02&03):
Activists Lloyd Marbet, Andy Reid and Dan Meek explain how Oregon's unique democratic
process is bought and sold. 60 min 10/11/99
- Jim Hightower: You Want Class War? (featuring Angels: The Next Generation)
(SE #094):
Acerbic radio commentator takes on the politics of late 1998; joined by the satiric music of
Angels: The Next Generation. Taped 10/98 in cooperation with Imagic Productions. 90 mins.
12/98
- Howard Zinn: The Use and Abuse of History (VB #29.04&5):
Historian examines class consciousness and the insights it provides to understand struggles
of the past and the present. Taped 1/98. 60 mins. 10/98
- Norman Solomon & Steve Mitchell: Monitoring Monopoly Media (SE
#052):
Four sharp eyes directed at corporate media manipulation. 60 mi 06/14/94
- The Interface (VB #01.04):
How easy is it to get in touch with your local government? 30 12/01/91
- "J" is for Just Because (VB #01.07):
Former Christic Institute lawyer Lanny Sinkin on US corruption. 30 mi 12/30/91
- Send Out the Clowns (VB #04.10):
A look at the well-known & lesser well-known presidential candidates plus political clown
Wavy Gravy. 30 mi 09/06/92
- Shape Your Future (VB #06.10):
Portland's Visual Impact Survey: A slide show to help plan the future design of Portland and
some opinions on it. 30 mi 03/08/93
- Socialism Lives On! (VB #10.07):
Despite exaggerated rumors to the contrary. Discussion by Portland area Socialists of
different flavors. 30 mi 02/14/94
- Dangerous Dialogues: Socialism Revisited (VB #10.08):
Representatives of three Portland socialist groups find hope for America. 30 mi 02/21/94
- Anarchy in the USA: Violent Myths (parts 1&2) (VB
#15.04&05):
60 mi 04/24/95
- PDX Protests (VB #15.10):
Judy Bari. War Tax Resisters. 30 mi 06/05/95
- Brown Bag Lunch (SE #009):
- Michael Parenti: Democracy,: State Power, & The Myth of Capitalism
Triumphant (SE #012) (1992)
- Michael Lerner: The Politics of Meaning (SE #047): Tikkun magazine
editor's vision of a progressive future at OR Jewish Agenda. 04/04/94
- Ron Daniels: Issues for Grassroots Organizers (ZMI #01.10):
30 mi 12/09/94
- Barbara Ehrenreich: The Armed Functions of Government (Part I) (ZMI
#02.01):
Ehrenreich examines the rise of anti-government rhetoric which justifies focusin spending on
military and police. 1:15 10/04/95
- Chip Berlet: Behind Right Wing Smoke and Mirrors (ZMI #02.03):
Well-known Political Research Associate Berlet examines the phenomenon of scapegoating
used as a political tool. 60 mi 10/18/95
- Noam Chomsky: Truisms of US Foreign & Economic Policy (Parts 1 and 2
(ZMI #02.05&06):
Political analyst Chomsky answers questions about the "Gulf War", Latin America, and
more. 1:30 11/08/95
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