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More Nations Rank Higher on Fund for Peace "Failed States Index"

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am

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The Fund for Peace compiles an annual "Failed States Index" that ranks countries with the most political, economic and social instability. The higher the ranking, the more critical the need for help. The world average is about 75 on a 100-point scale, but more nations hav... Read more

Activist Sues Eugene Police

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am

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Oregon Native Documenting Effects of Recession with Traveling Art Exhibit

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am

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Across the country, people are feeling the effects of the massive economic recession which began last year.Oregon native Aaron Heideman decided to document the effects of the recession on everyday people by creating a traveling art exhibit made up of people’s stories of how... Read more

Man in a Van Project.

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am

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Alison Weir speaks on history of Israeli organ trafficking

Airs at: Tue, 09/01/2009 at 12:00am

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The Israeli government has accused a Swedish newspaper of anti-Semitism for publishing an article documenting possible cases of organ trafficking by the Israeli military. Israeli offi cials said that the article was quote “hate porn” meant to demonize both the Israeli mil... Read more

Health Provider Care-Oregon Offering Nutrition Counseling

Airs at: Thu, 08/20/2009 at 12:00am

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About one in six Oregonians receives food stamps. It can be difficult turning a small food budget into healthy meals. That’s why health provider Care-Oregon is offering nutrition counseling to help people stretch their limited food dollars. KBOO reporter Andrew Schwager ha... Read more

Group Called “Working America” Advocating Healthcare Reform

Airs at: Tue, 08/18/2009 at 12:00am

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Members of the labor-sponsored group “Working America” are advocating healthcare reform by toning down the debate’s fiery rhetoric and speaking to people one-on-one. Going door to door they are collecting Oregonians’ opinions concerning health insurance and medical care… a... Read more

Union for 14 PSU Student Workers Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint

Airs at: Fri, 08/14/2009 at 12:00am

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A union representing fourteen part-time recycling specialists at Portland State University has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Chancellor George Pernsteiner and the Oregon State Board of Higher Education.They say the University refused to include the recycl... Read more

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Israel for shooting civilians waving white flags

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2009 at 5:00pm

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Human Rights Watch has issued a report criticizing the Israeli military for targeting civilians waving white flags during the January invasion of Gaza. KBOO’s Jenka Soderberg spoke with Fred Abraham, who helped author the report: Read more

Rove Involved in Political Firings

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2009 at 5:00pm

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Karl Rove may face prosecution for his role in the political firings of US attorneys in 2006. After a thousand new documents came to light this week, the former Bush advisor has been exposed as being deeply involved in the firings. KBOO’s Jenka Soderberg spoke with Columbia ... Read more