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The Green Party is now the only party that unreservedly supports Constitutional protections and the rule of law.
Dr Tristin Mock Selected as PGP Nominee for US House
Local physician will face Republican and Democrat during the November general election. She is part of the statewide Peace Slate to end the war in Iraq.
Pacific Green Party candidate hopes to unseat Walden
Bend Bulletin article on Tristin's campaign.
Civilizations Last Chance
The Planet Is Nearing a Tipping Point on Climate Change, and It Gets Much Worse, Fast.
Reviving Oregon Elections
A 4 part series on the possible "open" primary system. Make sure to read parts 2-4 which represent the views of NAVs, Democrats, and Republicans, all of whom disagree with the proposed change. As a minor party candidate I am against open primaries. I believe that voter preference should be instituted rather than two candidate general elections.
Rep. Jim Cooper and 12 Congressional Challengers Take Pledge to 'Change Congress'
By taking the pledge, each candidate has agreed to (1) Reject money from lobbyists and PACs; (2) Vote to ban earmarks; (3) Support public financing of political campaigns; and/or (4) Support total Congressional transparency.
Letting Cap-and-Trade Work
How Free Credits Increase the Cost of Cutting Carbon Emissions
Is Congress Too Small?
With districts the size of OR-2, more representatives would be wonderful to present the views of their constituents.
Farm Bill's Subsidy Costs May Rise
Billions More Could Be Paid Through Little-Noticed Provision
Farm Bill Chestnuts
Why does helping the poor have to be held hostage to wasteful subsidies?
Democrats Link Wishes to War Funding
Proposal Includes Troop-Withdrawal Timeline and Money for Veterans' Education
Scientists Report Political Interference
Political interference at the EPA
Ethanol's Failed Promise
It is causing environmental harm and contributing to a growing global food crisis.
U.S. Lacks Plan to Operate in Pakistani Tribal Areas, GAO Says
The Bush administration has no comprehensive plan for dealing with the threat posed by Pakistan's lawless tribal areas, where al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is believed to be hiding.
Take Two on Time Off
Sweeping Changes Debated for Landmark Family and Medical Leave Act
Bush Plan to Divert Victim Fund Prompts Debate
Attorneys general across the country are concerned that the federal fund meant to help crime victims is in jeopardy. The Bush administration wants to divert money to the Treasury's general fund, where it would help offset the budget deficit.
Not to Be Trusted
The Bush administration's latest story line about Iraq -- that Iran is now the primary problem there -- should be greeted with profound skepticism.
Collectors Cost IRS More Than They Raise
Why is the government paying private contractors more money to collect unpaid taxes than it would cost to hire new IRS employees?
Economists Debate Link Between War, Credit Crisis
Is the invasion of Iraq at least partially to blame for our economic downturn?
General William Odom Tells Senate Rapid Withdrawal Is Only Solution
Testimony Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Iraq
By William E. Odom, LT General, USA, Ret.
Independents Way
A Willamette Week article discussing the IP109. The concern is "an open primary would leave [us] even more at the mercy of deep-pocketed candidates. The result: third-party candidates disappearing from the general election."
New Market Opportunities for Central Oregon Food and Farm Businesses
The Oregon Environmental Council is putting on a workshop in Bend with a focus on community-based economics.
Contracts for Body Armor Filled Without Initial Tests
Inspections Skipped in 13 Of 28 Deals, Report Finds
Another Bleak Milestone
The U.S. death toll in Iraq has now passed 4,000.
Cynthia McKinney is a huge hit in Eugene!
Cynthia McKinney, candidate for the Green Party Presidential nomination, was the keynote speaker at the annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference in Eugene on March 7th.
Cutting the Prison Rate Safely
Marchers take to streets in Portland to protest Iraq war
Thousands of marchers carrying signs and beating drums paraded through the center of downtown in late winter rain on Saturday to protest the fifth year of the Iraq war.
Deceived NRCC lost $740,000
More information on the NRCC embezzlement investigation
A Toxic Timebomb in the Northwest
A Washington Post article discussing the federal budgets lack of funding for nuclear clean-up with a focus on Hanford and the Columbia River
BlueOregon
Greg Walden & the FBI fraud investigation at the NRCC
NRCC Fraud Scandal Hits Reynolds
The committee did not conduct an independent audit at all during the 2003-2006 tenure of former Chairman Tom Reynolds (N.Y.) and his audit committee chairman, Rep. Greg Walden (Ore.).
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tristin Mock
