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Thursday, August 27, 2009
News Read The Goddamn News
Posted by Matt Davis on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM
DEATH SPIRAL The national "death panels" insanity has its roots right here in Oregon:
FEMINISTS VS.PETA We succumb to PETA's obvious desire to generate publicity with those fatty vegetarian ads.
FREE INSULATION! Sam Adams launches a pilot sustainability program for 500 homes. Get yours.
TRUST ISSUES PDC struggles to convince African American neighbors in North Portland that its latest "economic development" efforts won't cause more gentrification.
MAKE PICNIC, NOT WAR The lowdown on Monday's anti-sit/lie picnics.
Read the goddamn news.
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