The 1942 "Hemp For Victory" film, produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlights hemp's value as an extraordinarily useful fiber, reflecting both patriotism and public appreciation for

The 1942 "Hemp For Victory" film, produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlights hemp's value as an extraordinarily useful fiber, reflecting both patriotism and public appreciation for its utility.

The full 13:43-minute film is available for viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4uQFVujmk. Joe Friendly published it on YouTube on June 22, 2010.

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted by bio-ecologist and ecological economist William Rees in an INET interview.

Rees, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning, emphasizes the need for this approach.

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles at regattas, providing environmental education for junior sailors, and collaborating with industry on sustainability best practices.

Clean Regattas was featured at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship. Learn more about the program by visiting the Sailors for the Sea website.

The proposal to strip protections from most wolves across the lower 48 states has sparked widespread shock and anger.

Defenders of Wildlife, a national conservation organization founded in

The proposal to strip protections from most wolves across the lower 48 states has sparked widespread shock and anger.

Defenders of Wildlife, a national conservation organization founded in 1947, is dedicated to wildlife, habitat, and biodiversity conservation. Help raise awareness by sharing this video: http://dfnd.us/1390clt.

For more information, visit Defenders.org. (Published June 26, 2013)

On June 25, 2013, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for climate change impacts, and lead global efforts against it.

Despite the significance,

On June 25, 2013, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for climate change impacts, and lead global efforts against it.

Despite the significance, Bill Moyers and Marty Kaplan highlighted the media's notable lack of coverage. Kaplan famously quipped, "And they just find climate change a snooze." A video clip of Kaplan's quote is available here.

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape her perspective on the future.

This conversation was published by Chicago Ideas West on June 18, 2014. Her latest book is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

An upcoming forum will address what's working, what's not, and potential improvements for homelessness by next year. Panelists include Multnomah County Chair-Elect Deborah Kafoury, Portland City

An upcoming forum will address what's working, what's not, and potential improvements for homelessness by next year. Panelists include Multnomah County Chair-Elect Deborah Kafoury, Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, Suzanne Hayden (Citizens Crime Commission), Traci Manning (Portland Bureau of Housing), Matt Morton (Native American Youth and Family Center), and Leo Rhodes (Street Roots). KGW's Reggie Aqui will moderate.

This initiative builds on past efforts, such as Nan Roman's (National Alliance to End Homelessness) April 4th presentation on causes and solutions. A City Club research committee is also studying how Multnomah County's homeless population can benefit from healthcare reforms, with results due in January. The City Club of Portland has dedicated 2014 to finding practical solutions to end local homelessness through research, advocacy, and public forums.

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN),

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), also known as Northwestern Treeplanters and Farmworkers United, was the keynote speaker at the University of Oregon Ethnic Studies commencement ceremony on June 17, 2013.

He emphasized, "Our work with farmers and immigrants is part of the larger goal to build a society based on respect and equality for all."