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Obama in Portland: 2012 and 2008

Local media was as usual obsessed with traffic jams...

(PORTLAND, OR) - Obama’s 5 hour campaign in Portland yesterday was an illuminating contrast with his primary campaign visit in 2008.

Then the some 80,000 Portlanders who came out for his waterfront rally demonstrated a popular movement of the 99% committed to repudiating the neocon Bush administrations (as well as right wing Dems represented by Hillary Clinton) and the hope for a new regime along New Deal ideological lines.

Barack Obama is on the Ground in Portland

The President visited with Oregon Vets about healthcare.

(PORTLAND, OR) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived at air guard base at 11:35 a.m. and emerged quickly thereafter.

City Commissioner Looks Forward to Hunger Striker`s Hospital Emergency

Today, Whitten and his supporters are celebrating the 50 day anniversary of the strike.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Cameron Whitten has endured his seventh week of hunger striking outside of City Hall. Down to 160.1 pounds, he continues to petition local officials to expand their strategies on affordable housing and short-term emergency relief.

The week was abuzz with rumors of a forceful sweep that would remove the Occupy-affiliated demonstration from the sidewalks around City Hall.

Occupy Portland is Cleaning Up its Act

Is Portland a 'cool city' or not?

(PORTLAND, OR) - Last Friday, City Officials confirmed the announcement of a scheduled pressure wash that will force sleeping protesters to be removed from the sidewalk outside of City Hall at 6am Monday morning.

In response, Occupy Portland has organized a preemptive wash of their own on the day before...

Hunger Strike at City Hall Experiences Flesh Blood After 40 Days

There is no determined end date for this protest.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Former Mayoral Candidate and Occupy Portland Activist Cameron Whitten finishes into his 6th week of a hunger strike outside of City Hall.

His current weight comes in at a total 163.3 pounds, from an initial start of 193.7.

Hunger Strike at City Hall is Ready to Last Over 50 Days

Whitten openly expresses his disappointment with City interactions.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Cameron Whitten is entering his sixth week of Occupying City Hall on Hunger Strike. The 21 year old activist and former mayoral candidate began this demonstration at 193.7 pounds, now descending to 166.

On July 1st, Whitten held a Slumber Party at City Hall, which brought over 70 activists to sleep overnight on the sidewalk in support of housing justice.

Cameron Whitten Responds to Racist Attacks on Hunger Strike

The colorblind mentality adopted by a number of members in our society is the bane of racial harmony.

(PORTLAND, OR) - On the 24th day of my hunger strike; I faithfully embrace this sacrifice in advocacy for housing justice, essential relief for the homeless, poor, and working People in these hard economic times.

To the dismay of my efforts, a website was discovered which violently disgraces my own character and that of the black community...

Occupy Activist and Former Mayoral Candidate Continues Protest on Housing Injustice

So far, only two members of City Council have visited Whitten; interactions are described as "not being very progressive".

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Hunger Strike at City Hall has lasted for 3 weeks. Whitten, who began his demonstration at 193.7 pounds, finds himself light on his feet after shedding a total of 14.

Oregon`s 13th Annual Bites for Rights is Tomorrow

BRO’s most delicious fundraiser of the year is held at 115 spots across Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - More than 100 restaurants, coffee shops, carts, bars and bakeries around the state will support equality tomorrow by donating a portion of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon.

Portland`s `Kali-Ma` Beer Re-Launched as `International Incident` After Hindus Protest

The topic of “Kali-Ma” beer was reportedly raised in the upper house of India’s Parliament.

(PORTLAND, OR) - “Kali-Ma” beer, whose launch on May 15 was cancelled after Hindus protested and the issue was raised in India’s Parliament, has now been re-released with a new name of “International Incident”.