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To the Streets of Palestine

Local nonprofit expands art mission to the Middle East

In December 2010, as protestors were swelling the plazas and thoroughfares of Tunisia to demand the ouster of dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, artists there also took to the streets. Demands of freedom were scrawled across walls from Matmata to Tunis with rattle cans and brushes. These messages were the backdrop to the movement […]

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Read it today: Rise Up Director Teaches Art to Palestinians Amidst Recent Fighting

We have to admit, after learning more about about local nonprofit Rise Up International and its director, Jesse Roberts, for our piece in today’s issue called “To the Streets of Palestine” we’re kind of believers in the work this organization is doing. Submitted by Jesse Roberts Rise Up’s director, Jesse Roberts, works with Palestinian youth […]

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20 Worst Charities in Oregon

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released the names of the top 20 worst charities in Oregon today. Some of these charities collected millions of dollars and spent less than 10 percent on actual charitable causes. Instead, the charities on this list spent their money fundraising (read throwing parties) and paying administrators. Though not a single […]

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