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Kaplan: Maine could be presidential battleground
Jonathan Kaplan has this article in this morning's Portland Press Herald about the presidential campaign, and how Maine's unique way of apportioning electoral votes may play a part: ... Full Article At Turn Maine Blue
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Portland Pride 2008: What gives with these people?
I had a great time at Portland Pride today, carrying the banner announcing Laura Calvo as the winner of the "Spirit of Pride" award (seen here riding the Wells Fargo stagecoach with Mayor-elect Sam Adams). But once I got to the end of the parade and... Full Article At Blue Oregon
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Oregon’s Largest County Reports Almost 900 Individuals Got at Least One Write-in for Attorney General in Republican Primary
Oregon held its primaries on May 20, 2008. No one ran in the Republican Primary for Attorney General. Under ... Full Article At Ballot Access News
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A Novick supporter for Jeff Merkley
By Jenni Simonis of Gresham, Oregon. Jenni is a local party activist and builds websites for political candidates. Even though I began this political season as a Steve Novick supporter, I once again... Full Article At Blue Oregon
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Romney tells voters in Oregon to weigh McCain’s experience
Romney tells voters in Oregon to weigh McCain’s experience The Register-Guard, OR - Jun 7, 2008 By David Steves Portland — Former presidential candidate ... Full Article At Google News
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It is the economy.
As I noted last fall , a few years ago in his “state of the state Economy” speech, the State Economist Tom Potiowsky noted that too often people talk about the government spending and taxes as if they are not part of the ... Full Article At Blue Oregon
Students for Barack Obama: University of Washington looks back
By Zach Charat, University of Washington Chapter Coordinator The UW Students for Barack Obama chapter brought the school year to a close with a bang, at our school’s annual free spring... Full Article At Barack Obama - Obama HQ
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Alworth's Honest Pint Project gets national press
Six months ago, I told you about the Honest Pint Project - an effort started by BlueOregon co-founder and beer writer Jeff Alworth. In short, it's a consumer protection campaign to pressure bars to serve a full 16 ounces of beer in glasses they're calling "pint" glasses. After all, a pint is... Full Article At Blue Oregon
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Nader Makes Campaign Stop In Portland
Nader Makes Campaign Stop In Portland WCSH-TV, ME - Jun 5, 2008 Portland (NEWS CENTER) -- Independent candidate for President ... Full Article At Google News
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Nader Rallies Maine Supporters
Nader Rallies Maine Supporters WMTW, ME - 58 minutes ago After first making stops in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, consumer advocate Ralph Nader ended his itinerary on Thursday at ... Full Article At Google News
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Ralph Nader swings through Maine
Ralph Nader swings through Maine Boston Globe, United States - 8 hours ago Portland, ... Full Article At Google News
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Pingree Prevails in Maine Primary, Favored to Win Allen Seat
Former Common Cause President Chellie Pingree has emerged from a crowded field of six Demcorats to take Maine's 1st district Primary to replace Rep. ... Full Article At Roll Call - Politics
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Maine's Christian Civic League Blinks!
This is breaking news, via Bangor Daily News online and wonderful news indeed. From the article, CCL's Michael Heath: "We're pulling the plug," said Michael Heath, executive director of the Christian Civic League of Maine. Heath said the evangelical... Full Article At Pam's House Blend
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Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy Co-sponsors Mayors' Resolution Against Attacking Iran
Mayor Kitty Piercy of Eugene is one of 21 original co-sponsors of a powerful resolution on peace with Iran to be considered at the annual meeting of The National Conference of Mayors, June 20-24 in Miami, ... Full Article At Blue Oregon
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Developer of stalled 1 Hotel sells out to partner Starwood
After an eight-year campaign to redevelop a half-block site at Second Avenue and Pine Street, Portland developer Paul Brenneke has sold... Full Article At Seattle Times
Get Out the Vote on Election Day!
Today, voters go to the polls to choose a Democratic candidate for Congress. With the end of the Primary here, I am writing to make sure you go out and ... Full Article At Turn Maine Blue
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Get political tonight.
Tonight, there's a pair of great opportunities out there to get out, be entertained, stretch your brain, and inform your activism. First, progressive author and columnist David Sirota is appearing at Powell's to discuss his new book - The Uprising . The event is at 7:30 p.m. and co-sponsored... Full Article At Blue Oregon
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Collins lack of oversight at HS&GA in the news again
In light of recent reports in the New York Times and the BBC ( here , here , here , Jonathan Kaplan has this in today's Portland Press Herald reporting on Rep. ... Full Article At Turn Maine Blue