Legislation

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Mark Weisbrot on the Financial Crisis

Airs at: Tue, 11/25/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
A new 'national bank' plan by the Federal Reserve will allow the government to lend out up to 800 billion more dollars to banks and businesses. This is just the latest attempt to bail out the failing financial system in the US. KBOO's Jenka Soderberg spoke with Mark Weisbrot... Read more

Kulongoski's Budget

Airs at: Tue, 11/25/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Governor Ted Kulongoski unveils his budget on Monday, December 1, and already, rumors suggest it will include across-the-board trim for state departments, reflecting the economic downturn. But with unemployment and use of social services at record highs in Oregon, charitabl... Read more

Portland Proposition Eight Protest

Airs at: Sun, 11/16/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
In Portland, a protest was held Saturday as part of a national effort to mobilize for equal rights for gay, lesbian and transgender couples. KBOO’s Rebecca Nay spoke with protest organizer Lindsey Asher.    Read more

Labor and the Auto Bailout

Airs at: Wed, 11/12/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
The US Congress is considering a bailout of the top three car manufacturers in the U.S. - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. While some unions favor the bailout as a way to save their jobs, others have called for this crisis to be turned into a real opportunity for change in... Read more

Economic Crisis

Airs at: Tue, 11/11/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
This morning US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced that some of the massive bailout package could be used to help consumers. In his remarks, Paulson acknowledged that the bailout hasn’t delivered what he promised, when he asked Congress for the money last month. He t... Read more

The 14th Amendment, Marriage, and Sexual Identity

Airs at: Mon, 11/17/2008 at 4:00pm
 Joe Uris hosts. The 14th amendment requires states to provide equal protection under the law to all persons. Does that include marriage? Gay marriage? What is marriage? What should the rules be? What are the rights of conservatives? Call in with your opinion.   Read more

Rallies for Gay Marriage in 300+ US cities Sat 11/15

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in rallies around the country! And a huge thank you to all of our straight-allies who are now stepping forward in solidarity with us! What can YOU DO today to make a difference? Talk to your neighbors, talk to your family, talk to your... Read more

Sat 11/15 National Rally against Prop 8 - Oregon details

Message from the Democratic Party of Oregon, LGBTQ caucus: November 4th election night has come and passed.  As Democrats, as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Oregonians and Americans we have much to celebrate. We elected the first African-American President of the United... Read more

National Rally Against Prop 8 Sat 11/15 in PDX

We're presented with a rare opportunity to be a positive force in the history of our country, to stand in solidarity with a minority group fighting for its civil rights.  On Saturday, November 15th, protestors will gather in cities across the country to speak out against th... Read more

Welfare Deform and Domestic Violence

Airs at: Sun, 10/19/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Since the so-called "welfare reform" bill was passed during the Clinton administration, the problem of welfare has dropped from public view.  Old Mole Sudarat Musikawong interviews Priya Kandaswamy, Professor of Women's Studies at Portland State University about how the dif... Read more