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 The Wit and Wisdom of Barbara Ehrenreich (parts 1&2) 
(VB #133.11&12) :A tribute to renowned activist author Ehrenreich features an appearance in Portland in 2008 
and clips from her instruction at Z Media Institute in 1994 and 1995. 
12/9/24
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How the Powerful Appropriate People's Land and Space (parts 1&2) 
(VB #131.03&04) :Author Tariq Khan spoke in Portland about the racist, land-grabbing roots of US and global 
policies. Architect Karim Hassanein talked about how planners break up communities.
4/15/24
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  How ALEC Writes Our Rights Away (parts 1&2) (VB #98.01&02) 
:Panelists explain the workings of the American Legislative Exchange Council and how to 
take back control of the country from the right-wing, ruthless group. 1/4/16
 
Dismantling Corporate Rule (VB #76.03) :Activist/author Paul Cienfuegos encourages activists to assert authority over corporate 
entities, as he describes the history of corporate personhood. 7/10
 Ralph Nader Discusses the Election (October 26, 2008) (VB 
#71.02&03) :In October, 2008, lifelong activist Ralph Nader visited Portland and discussed human rights, 
foreign wars, the environment, workers the economy, and the then-upcoming Presidential election. 
4/09
 Jess Trussme (VB #47.07):Ira Shorr, National Director of Physicians for Social Reponsibility, talks about the dangers 
and costs of Bush's policies, then performs a parody of a conservative politician running for office. 
5/03
Protest in LA: Unmasking the 2000 Democratic Convention (VB 
#37.02):Thousands of activists took to the streets of Los Angeles to demand that so-called 
"Democrats" actually work for economic justice, environmental protection, and human rights.
Noam Chomsky: Class War: Global Exploitation and the 
Grassroots Response (SE #080):At PSU, the noted analyst brings hard-to-find facts, a somber 
warning and a message of hope. 01/10/96
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Getting Resolutions Passed (Iraq Sanctions Conference '99 #1) (VB 
#34.08):"Foreign Affairs"for other Iraq Sanctions Conference 
shows)A student, a peace activist, a teacher and a City Council member talk about elected officials 
taking a stand on sanctions.
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Corporate Dominance of the Initiative Process (VB 
#33.02&03):Activists Lloyd Marbet, Andy Reid and Dan Meek explain how Oregon's unique democratic 
process is bought and sold. 60 min 10/11/99
Jim Hightower: You Want Class War? (featuring Angels: The Next Generation) 
(SE #094):Acerbic radio commentator takes on the politics of late 1998; joined by the satiric music of 
Angels: The Next Generation. Taped 10/98 in cooperation with Imagic Productions. 90 mins. 
12/98
 
Howard Zinn: The Use and Abuse of History (VB #29.04&5):Historian examines class consciousness and the insights it provides to understand struggles 
of the past and the present. Taped 1/98. 60 mins. 10/98
Norman Solomon & Steve Mitchell: Monitoring Monopoly Media (SE 
#052):Four sharp eyes directed at corporate media manipulation. 60 mi 06/14/94
The Interface (VB #01.04):How easy is it to get in touch with your local government? 30 12/01/91
"J" is for Just Because (VB #01.07):Former Christic Institute lawyer Lanny Sinkin on US corruption. 30 mi 12/30/91
Send Out the Clowns (VB #04.10):A look at the well-known & lesser well-known presidential candidates plus political clown 
Wavy Gravy. 30 mi 09/06/92
Shape Your Future (VB #06.10):Portland's Visual Impact Survey: A slide show to help plan the future design of Portland and 
some opinions on it. 30 mi 03/08/93
Socialism Lives On! (VB #10.07):Despite exaggerated rumors to the contrary. Discussion by Portland area Socialists of 
different flavors. 30 mi 02/14/94
Dangerous Dialogues: Socialism Revisited (VB #10.08):Representatives of three Portland socialist groups find hope for America. 30 mi 02/21/94
Anarchy in the USA: Violent Myths (parts 1&2) (VB 
#15.04&05):60 mi 04/24/95
PDX Protests (VB #15.10):Judy Bari. War Tax Resisters. 30 mi 06/05/95
Brown Bag Lunch (SE #009):Michael Parenti: Democracy,: State Power, & The Myth of Capitalism 
Triumphant (SE #012) (1992) Michael Lerner: The Politics of Meaning (SE #047): Tikkun magazine 
editor's vision of a progressive future at OR Jewish Agenda. 04/04/94Ron Daniels: Issues for Grassroots Organizers (ZMI #01.10):30 mi 12/09/94
Barbara Ehrenreich: The Armed Functions of Government (Part I) (ZMI 
#02.01):Ehrenreich examines the rise of anti-government rhetoric which justifies focusin spending on 
military and police. 1:15 10/04/95
Chip Berlet: Behind Right Wing Smoke and Mirrors (ZMI #02.03):Well-known Political Research Associate Berlet examines the phenomenon of scapegoating 
used as a political tool. 60 mi 10/18/95
Noam Chomsky: Truisms of US Foreign & Economic Policy (Parts 1 and 2 
(ZMI #02.05&06):Political analyst Chomsky answers questions about the "Gulf War", Latin America, and 
more. 1:30 11/08/95
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