The Portland Alliance

The Portland Alliance has been struggling. But last year we published 5 print issues and 2 online issues . We upgraded our online resources through the efforts of dedicated volunteers. And thanks to Free Geek, we now have a nine server network base for the newspaper and nonprofit. In the past ten days we were hit with a triple whammy . Our production computer and data computers are in the shop. We've been at 5926 N. Albina Avenue for one year, but now must move due to a rent increase and are actively looking for a new place. We have to be out by June 4th. This may be a fortunate move if we can find at least a 600 square foot place for around 600 dollars. This will lower our overhead and allow us to more easily create, publish, and mail our next issue. Even during these hard times , the Alliance endorsed Occupy last August and continues to support the 99% movement. We brought Greg Palast to town, sponsored the Human Rights Film Festival , assisted with MayDay , and have co...

Today 7:00pm until 9:00pm There is a Writers meeting Thursday, February 23 at Laughing Horse to talk about truth, writing, alternative media, an MRG grant, the next two issues, and more... we will have special guests, food, coffee, tea, and great people who care about the 99%! This editorial c ... ommittee meeting is open to interested writers, photographers, editors, artists, journalists, friends, and everyday people. On Thursday, February 23, at Laughing Horse at 12 NE 10th Ave. (Just North of E. Burnside) 7pm to 9pm Get together with great people to plan the March print issue, and to do a final copy-edit on the Winter Issue for immediate release online at http:// www.theportlandalliance.org / , We will also talk about the Justice Conference, Mayday, Portland Rising, Occupy, Labor Radio, JWJ, F-29 and more! http:// pdxmayday.blogspot.com/ Bring submissions, articles, reviews, photos, etc. Come to Laughing Horse Books for Alternative Media, Occupy, T...

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There is a Portland Alliance Writer's Meeting at Laughing Horse Tonight, Thursday, January 26 from 7-9pm! Exciting New Developments and Updates on Occupy Portland, JWJ, KBOO, and more! Help us plan the Spring Print Issue and decide on a Theme! http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/documents/NewAllianceFlyer.pdf Sunday, January 29, at 5926 North Albina, we light the BBQ at the Alliance! We light the grill at 1pm, start eating at 2pm, and are open until? More info: http://www.ThePortlandAlliance.org/images/NewAllianceflyer.jpg Monday, January 30, at 6pm on KBOO Labor Radio! A Special Show about the 99% Call in and Join the Conversation! Studio Line (503) 231-8187 http://www.theportlandalliance.org/communitycalendar Tuesday, January 31, downstairs at The Portland Alliance! A Board Meeting! Help us plan for the next six months! Special guests, food, and a great time.... 5926 North Albina Avenue 6:30-8:30pm

PDATED POSTS Tim Flanagan The Alliance does one more phone bank this evening out at CWA: Phone Banking, Tuesday, January 24th, 6:00-8:30pm at CWA. We will be calling people who care about the Alliance for volunteers & support to get paper printed. Stop by to help a good cause. Call 503-327-8377 for info. Just take the #4 bus to The Communication Workers of America (CWA) offices at 10011 S.E. DIVISION ST., SUITE 302, PORTLAND, OR 97266 ... See More http:// www.theportlandalliance.org/ documents/Jauary2012Cover.jpg www.theportlandalliance.org

PDATED POSTS Tim Flanagan The Alliance does one more phone bank this evening out at CWA: Phone Banking, Tuesday, January 24th, 6:00-8:30pm at CWA. We will be calling people who care about the Alliance for volunteers & support to get paper printed. Stop by to help a good cause. Call 503-327-8377 for info. Just take the #4 bus to The Communication Workers of America (CWA) offices at 10011 S.E. DIVISION ST., SUITE 302, PORTLAND, OR 97266 ... See More http:// www.theportlandalliance.org/ documents/Jauary2012Cover.jpg www.theportlandalliance.org

PDX   LEONARD PELTIER OFFENSE  DEFENSE COMMITTEE AND OREGON JERICHO PRESENT A Fundraiser for Leonard Peltier and Political Prisoners Thursday January 19th 2012 7-10pm Sliding scale $5-10 suggested donation at door but nobody turned away for lack of funds Laughing Hor ... se Books- 12 NE 10th Street, Portland, OR *This event is free, all ages and open to the public! Come and support Leonard Peltier and other Political Prisoners as we gear up for the NW clemency march and rally for Leonard Peltier in Tacoma, WA on February 4th 2012. We will show film clips about Leonard’s case. Various artists and musicians (TBA) will be featured with some great film features by the B-media Collective. AND amazing vegan baked goods for sale! All money raised will be donated to NW Leonard Peltier Offense Defense Committee and the Oregon Jericho Amnesty Movement to help support sign/flyer making and transportation for the February Clemency march for Leonard Peltier! Cont...