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In Brief

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I want to renegotiate what was accepted at a certain stage to give it the dimension of growth.

— France’s newly inaugurated President, Francois Hollande, at a news conference in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

# (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)

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Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper see soda sales fall

The nation’s big three beverage makers continue to push back against attempts by public health officials to wean Americans off of unhealthy, sugary sodas, even as sales fall and the companies themselves raise prices on their products.

# (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)

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Chase CEO Jaime Dimon has `zero’ credit in D.C., analyst says

Simon Johnson, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a former economist at the International Monetary Fund, talks about the outlook for JPMorgan Chase following the disclosure the company suffered a $2 billion trading loss.

# (Monday, May 14, 2012)

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# (Monday, May 14, 2012)

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Republicans launch new SuperPAC targeting young voters

Kevin Bondelli of FutureMajority writes: I know that the initial reaction from many from the left is to laugh this effort off, but that would be a mistake. The right has already been trouncing the left for years when it comes to grooming their young talent, and if conservatives are serious about investing resources in youth outreach they could certainly do some damage. Democrats, liberals, and progressives need to realize that despite a pretty major head start, the Millennial generation can not be taken for granted. If we want to see large turnout with high Dem advantage from young voters, we need to invest in youth outreach. That funding and outreach can be the difference between election years like 2006/2008 and 2010.

# (Monday, May 14, 2012)

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New York Times: Cutbacks hurt Washington State’s response to whooping cough

In Skagit County, which has been hit the hardest by the latest whooping cough outbreak, the local Public Health Department has half the staff it did in 2008. Preventive care programs, intended to keep people healthy, are mostly gone, the New York Times reports.

# (Saturday, May 12, 2012)

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As an eighteen-year-old, it sounded like a good fit to me, and the school really sold it. I knew a private school would cost a lot of money. But when I graduate, I’m going to owe like $900 a month. No one told me that.

— Kelsey Griffith, a graduate of Ohio Northern University, who owes $120,000 in student loans after four years of college.

# (Saturday, May 12, 2012)

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Maritime week: Navigating the future

Jon Talton explains that our region’s ports are everybody’s business, because they are economic engines that power commerce.

# (Friday, May 11, 2012)

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Coal exports could block passenger-rail expansion

The corporations involved with a proposed Bellingham-area coal export facility could get a nearly free ride on rail upgrades, Floyd McKay writes. Or the coal traffic might just kill hopes for a greener form of travel.

# (Thursday, May 10, 2012)

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  • The dreams of our daughters
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Erin, a mother of two young girls, thanks President Obama for standing up for women's health—and explains why, this November, "the dreams of all our daugh...
  • Faces of the campaign: Robert Diamond
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Name: Robert Diamond Job Title: National Veterans and Military Families Vote Director; New York State Director Hometown: Staten Island, New York Based in:...
  • See your grassroots match
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Supporters are pitching in right now to help reach a major milestone for this campaign: 2 million grassroots donors. If you make a contribution today, it ...
  • April fundraising update: “Thanks to everyone w...
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Campaign Manager Jim Messina takes a look at our April fundraising numbers—and how they translate to office openings, registered voters, and new team memb...
  • “President Obama stands with women like my mom....
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — “My mom was like a lot of women in America … she worked hard. “She pulled herself and her family out of poverty by going back to school. She raised two bo...
  • @OFA_IA
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — A big thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to kick off #CanvassIA in a big way! http://OFA.BO/kVo6n6
  • emilywalks: My belated Mother’s Day present arr...
    (Obama for America) — emilywalks : My belated Mother’s Day present arrived today! My mom: stylish and politically progressive since before you were born. So proud of the 3 gene...
  • Faces of Romney economics: Joe Soptic, American...
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Joe Soptic worked at GST Steel in Kansas City for nearly 30 years. He earned a good salary, bought a house and a car, sent his daughter to college—h...
  • "When your name is Barack Obama, it’s always cl...
    (Obama for America) — ““When your name is Barack Obama, it’s always close.”” - The President weighed in on his reelection chances this morning on The View.  
  • Press Release: McKeon Defense Budget Irresponsi...
    (Lee Rogers for Congress 2012) — For Immediate Release May 15, 2012 Contact: Eric Hogensen, 323-761-9514 (Simi Valley) – Dr. Lee Rogers today released the following statement regarding the...
  • Team Lansing: “It’s a real personal thing”...
    (Obama 2012 Blog) — Edwina and her husband James, who lead Team Lansing together, sat down to talk about what drives their team to be out registering voters week after week&m...
  • Jay Inslee officially files for gubernatorial r...
    (Jay Inslee News Feed) —   Today, Jay Inslee officially filed as the Democratic candidate for governor, building on almost a year of campaigning and support across the state....
  • TV ad: Let's hold Wall Street accountable
    (Eric Griego, Democratic Candidate for Co...) — Dear Supporter, A month after Albuquerque Westside resident Alan Witt retired, the economy crashed and he and his wife Melinda lost a substantial amount o...
Occupy Radar

Occupy Radar tracks the latest dispatches from the Occupy Movement in cities across the Pacific Northwest. We are the 99%!

  • Ga Minutes (5/15/12) (Occupy Salem Oregon) — GA Minutes 5/15/12 IKE BOX 7 PM Outside Facilitator : Laurie                                                                                             ...
  • Tuesday Medical Clinic (Occupy Eugene) — Tuesdays, 5pm – 6pm:  Occupy V, 1274 W. 7th, Eugene.  Dr. Knowlton. Dr. Knowlton is a family physician who has been practicing medicine in the Eugene are...
  • Can Your Help The Occutour? (Occupy Portland) — From Alex Pio of the Occutour Occunauts brokedown on the side of the road in Utah on their way to Chicago, after visiting amazing encampment at Occupy Sa...
  • This Week'S Education Series: How To Speak... (Occupy Eugene) — What: How to Speak to the Media and Reach Out to the Public This training will cover how to craft your message, do an interview, draft a press release, h...
  • Occupy Privilege And Racism Workshop (Occupy Eugene) — Where: Network Charter School, 2550 Portland Street, Eugene, OR 97405 When: May 19, 2012  -  10:00 am to 3:00 pm Who’s included in the 99%?    Are all vo...
  • Fabulous May Day Pdx Video (Occupy Portland) — This hour-long video from David Love commemorates labor history in Portland and all the actions from Mayday this year. Worth the watch!
  • Occupy Inter-Faith Eugene (Occupy Eugene) — Strategy meeting and Health Care for All HOUSEPARTY training. All are welcome. Please join us. May 20th, 1:30-4:00pm Church of the Resurrection 3925 Hily...
  • Join And Organize - Occupy Caravan Cross ... (OccupySeattle) — ONE MONTH FROM TODAY The Occupy Caravan departs from Seattle and two other West Coast cities -- S.F. and L.A. -- on a 20-day route east. We're looki...
  • May Newsletter Now Available (Occupy Eugene) — The May issue of The Eugene Occupier is now out. You can read it here: http://occupyeugenemedia.org/newsletter/may-newsletter/ Paper copies are available...
  • 7pm Friday Night Movie – The Seventh... (Occupy Portland) — If you don't know  where you've been, how will you ever figure out where you're going? http://geekportland.com/show_ event.php?id=625&o=2&c=1&m=05& a=10&...
  • Oe Activists Occupy Courtyard Of Old Feder... (Occupy Eugene) — A group of Occupy Eugene activists spontaneously began occupying the old Federal Building courtyard at 7th and Pearl streets on the evening of May 1. The...
  • General Assembly Goes Downtown (Occupy Vancouver USA) — We voted at the 5/8 GA to move the GA to Esther Short Park. We want to enjoy the central location until winter returns (about 3 weeks, right?). See you th...
  • 3pm Today May 10th – Rally @ Water B... (Occupy Portland) — In solidarity with the Portland Liberation Organizing Council Thanks to community support from all over Portland, Alicia Jackson is back in her home and ...
PNW Topic Hotlist

The PNW Topic Hotlist curates blog posts from local blogs based on current events. Posts categorized under the top three topics of the moment are shown below.

  • Rick Santorum
    • blatherWatch: President Obama says LGBT should be able to marry - [Image] Today, President Obama completely wiped out Romney's primary news cycle. Again. In a historic and gutsy move, he announced that his personal opinion is that same sex couples should be allowed to get married.  In a sit-down interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, Obama completed what has been a markedly ... May 9 at 18:16 Pacific Time
    • BlueOregon: Punditology 2012: what's our collective, conventional wisdom? - At long last, it is finally Election Day. And, as promised, here's the conventional wisdom from 189 folks who participated in the 2012 Oregon Primary Punditology Challenge. Our participants include journalists, lobbyists, campaign hacks, political consultants, elected officials, and a whole lot of political junkies and ... May 15 at 11:30 Pacific Time
  • Congress
    • blatherWatch: How not to attract women voters to your party #1 - [Image] Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, a Fox News contributor, tea party activist and personal friend of Sean Hannity’s said in a sermon recently published to YouTube that America’s greatest mistake was allowing women the right to vote, adding that back in “the good old days, men knew that women are crazy and they knew how to ... May 7 at 17:59 Pacific Time
    • NPI Advocate: Franois Hollande elected President of France; Nicolas Sarkozy ousted after one term - It’s official: theRpublique franaisewill soon have a new leader. The people of France ousted incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy today in a runoff election, denying theUnion pour un Mouvement Populaire (Union for a Popular Movement) leader a second term in favor of SocialistFranois Hollande, who has called for more ... May 7 at 1:59 Pacific Time
    • Peace Tree Farm: Better know the 46th Legislative District - Location -- North Seattle  & nbsp; Senate: David Frockt (D), 2012 (special election for the remainder of the late Scott White’s term)   ;  House 1: Gerry Pollet (D)   ;  House 2: Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney (D), retiring Under the 2001 Legislative District map, the northern border of ... May 10 at 18:53 Pacific Time
  • Jay Inslee
    • Majority Rules Blog: Washington Conservation Voters Make First Round of Endorsements for 2012. - The Washington Conservation Voters has released their first round of endorsements for the 2012 elections. The Primary Election is August 7, 2012. The General Election is Nov. 6, 2012. Here is their list of endorsed candidates: Statewide Jay Inslee, Governor   Legislative Senate Candidates Andy Billig (3rd-Spokane) ... May 11 at 13:35 Pacific Time
    • PubliCola: Inslee Raises at Least $360,000 in April, Tops $5 Million So Far - According to the latest reports at the state Public Disclosure Commission, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee’s latest fundraising numbers are in; though his staff says more is coming. The current numbers show that Inslee raised at least $366,000 in April, bringing his total right now to $5.1 million with ... May 9 at 11:34 Pacific Time
    • Politics Northwest: Inslee retains fundraising lead, but McKenna closing gap - The latest state financial disclosure reports show Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee has raised a total of about $5.36 million so far, compared to $4.65 million by his Republican challenger, state Attorney General Rob McKenna. McKenna, however, as a state elected official was under a fundraising freeze while ... May 11 at 12:46 Pacific Time
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