Speaking Truth to Power Since 1981

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Together, ...

https://youtu.be/QhnPVP23rzo?list=RDQhnPVP23rzo
Pete Seeger -

We shall overcome.

https://youtu.be/VwcKwGS7OSQ?list=RDQhnPVP23rzo
Woody Guthrie~

All You Fascists are Bound To Lose


https://youtu.be/eQPUTMU4Lho?list=RDQhnPVP23rzo
Otis Redding -

A Change Is Gonna Come

https://youtu.be/Ti5aP_nyNig?list=RDTi5aP_nyNig
LOUIS ARMSTRONG -

WE SHALL OVERCOME

https://youtu.be/YKX9kUFnFjc?list=RDTi5aP_nyNig
Ray Charles -

What'd I say - (live 1968)

https://youtu.be/fFiIJ4vW2IU?list=RDfFiIJ4vW2IU
Jerry Garcia Band -

I Shall Be Released

https://youtu.be/iHWOrquJ3Ak?list=RDiHWOrquJ3Ak
I Shall Be Released (Remastered)

all ships can rise. https://www.gp.org/register

Tea Party Politics..

The tea party "movement "is a sham. 
Various individual citizens are concerned
about a variety of issues. Many have been exploited
by economic cartels who own the wire services and
attempt to control the messages Americans receive. 

One of the most basic techniques these con men use,
is to appeal to the lowest common denominators:
racism, sexism, greed, and corruption. These crude

appeals are the driving force behind the Limbaughs, Becks,
and other bad boy entertainers disguised as journalists or
political commentators.

These hacks are mostly incoherent, inaccurate, and serve only to

distract people from real issues and concerns.   

Instead of being sucked in by these self-interested manipulators,
it is better to do the research and appeal to real people and their
values, integrity, and tolerance. Most of us believe that faith, peace,
freedom, and equity, and justice are the substance of the visions 

and dreams which inspire our families, friends, neighbors and
communities to build a better tomorrow.

We can make a positive difference by discovering truth
among the various advertisements for the easy way out. 

The right wing slime machine has been manipulating
too many for too long.  They are responsible for the
economic doldrums we now face.  They tried to sell us
corporate occupations, amorality, and corruption. 
They implemented this cynical agenda: wars of choice
as a vehicle for selling arms and exploiting the resources
of lesser developed nations via occupation.  We can do better.

The only viable movement in America today has nothing to do

with the cultivated messages these con men produce. Most Americans

want honest and effective government which will deliver effective

education, universal nonprofit healthcare, reasonable regulation,

equitable tax policies, and investment in infrastructure, jobs, research,

invention, and development.

We can get this done when we take the felons, liars, 

and con men off the table.  As more and more Americans
come to understand what is at stake, the sane amoung us are
beginning to make a difference.

The rest is commentary, a political circus, or
perverse entertainment at our expense.

with best regards, Tim

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What's Goin' on with TPA? Meetings, Gatherings, Music, Food & More!

The next Alliance Board meeting will at the the new home
of the Alliance at 6935 SW Merry Lane 

at 8:00 pm on Monday the 25th of October.  

Agenda Items and mythical Timeline:   

           8pm       Introductions

           8:07pm   Approval of Minutes from last meeting

           8:12pm   Phone and internet status report

           8:18pm   November 19th benefit organized by Howard Rotstein

           8:28pm   Bank statement and access report  

           8:33pm   Office Organization:  Signup Sheet for volunteers

           8:40pm   Discuss New Members and Strategies for finding more. 

               8:50pm   Announcements and New Business

           9:00pm   Adjourn...

Meeting Called by Herschel Soles,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of NAAME,
The Northwest Alliance for Alternative

Media & Education. Publishing The Portland
Alliance Since 1981: Speaking Truth to Power!

The Board of Directors includes Mike Dee, Tim Flanagan,
Scott Forrester, Mary Otte, & Herschel Soles

(The very first Board of Directors in 1981 only had
six members, but we need a few more.)

https://sites.google.com/site/portlandalliancenews/

If you care about writing, alternative media,
and the Alliance... please stop by! 

Good people helping to save  

 

Next Editorial Committee Meeting is

Wednesday, October 20,
The third Wednesday 

 
5:45pm to 8pm  

Our next Editorial Committee meeting
will include writers, 

photographers,
editors, journalists, teachers, s

tudents, volunteers,

and/or others:  You are invited to attend this 

meeting at  the Belmont Library Meeting Room.  

 

We will discuss the current issue and upcoming
issues. Bring submissions.  There will be food!

This Meeting takes place at the Belmont Library 
Meeting Room  We are meeting here for the
convenience of those who don't live near our
Beaverton production office.  

Belmont LibraryLocation, phone

• 1038 S.E. César E. Chávez Blvd.
  (S.E. 39th Avenue)
• Portland, OR 97214
• 503.988.5382
• Location map   /   
  TriMet: Find a bus  

Hours 5:45pm to 8pm  (or come in at 5:30 to setup chairs) 

We will discuss material for the October thru
December Issues and consider modification
to layout, new articles, and ideas for future
editions.  We will arrange an office schedule
to get the job done.  (editing, copy editing, etc.)   
We will also consider new submissions on this
date. This is an open community meeting. 
Please join us!
contact theportlandalliance@gmail.com.

Mark this on your Schedule:
November 19, 2010...  
Joe Hill Night!
Come out to support
Alternative Media!

Friday, November 19th, will be Joe Hill night, A BENEFIT FOR THE Portland Alliance. We plan to commemorate when Joe was executed on a bogus murder charge by the state of Utah in 1915. The location will be Clementine's at 510 NE 28th (at Glisan), General Strike will play and we will find someone to headline the show. I will be back in town on oct 19th and will have heard from the Citizens Band of Olympia, our first choice of performers.  Please start spreading the word about the show so we can raise enough money to get the paper moving again.  Stress what a good cause it is to all your friends,  In solidarity, Howard Rotstein, Distribution Committee of The Portland Alliance

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Any questions... 503-697-1670

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