Recent Blog Posts

Teabaggin' it old school

Hordes of Real Americans (TM) descended on Washington this weekend as the Teabaggers held their "Sept. 12" march and rally. You know, the kind of event where people are so patriotic they fly Confederate flags and call for the president to be sent to Kenya. It's all part ... Read more

More Talk Radio: How should Progressives respond to anti-Obama rallies

On Monday, September 14, we spoke about the rallies and protests against the President and his policies.  The not so hidden racism in much of the rhetoric and  organizing, and the apparent limited response of progressives was the subject of conversations.Celeste and I re... Read more

News from the Board - September 2009

Election season is in hand and there are 12 candidates who are vying for open seats on the Board of Directors. Be sure to get your ballots in by the deadline- either by mailing them in to Mark Ecklund's office, or by bringing them to the Annual Membership Meeting by 2pm ... Read more

Pat Boas at the Marylhurst Art Gym

  Pat Boas opens Record Record this week at the Marylhurst Art Gym. She is our guest for the 15th of September. Postscript: (September 18th) I am sorry the audiofile is not up yet. Hopefully the new site will have the kinks worked out soon and I can post it! - Eva Read more

Review of "Forbidden Lies," this weekend (9/11-12) and next at The Hollywood Theater

Forbidden Lies (Documentary, Australia 2007)Director: Anna BroinowskiA few years ago, I interviewed James Frey when he was touring for the paperback of “A Million Little Pieces.”  I knew the guy was wrong, but it wasn’t my job to challenge him, although I wish I had, bec... Read more

Review of "Whiteout" opening wide today (9/11/09)

WhiteoutDirector: Dominic SenaWith: Kate Beckinsale, Tom Skerrit, Gabriel Macht, Alex O’Loughlin, Columbus ShortI am an acquaintance of Greg Rucka, a Portland writer whom I have interviewed a few times for KBOO on his fine work as a thriller writer.  He is also well-know... Read more
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