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Let's Make Oregon
A Progressive Example for the Nation
Onward Oregon is part of growing grassroots movement to restore civic power to the people of Oregon and their communities. We envision a state where all of us can enjoy comfort and prosperity, equal opportunity and a beautiful and healthy environment. But this will not happen without your participation. Many Americans have forgotten that government is actually, "We, the people," not—as some would have us believe—an alien, inept or untrustworthy entity. Let us reclaim our constitutional right to a truly democratic government. Our path is not left or right, but onward. 
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Join other progressive Oregonians as we unveil our new on-line forum: Onward Oregon Dialog.  This is a brand-new space where we can raise issues, present differing points of view, and learn from each other. To ensure a respectful conversation at Onward Oregon Dialog, posts will only be allowed using our real names and hometowns. Everyone who wants to participate in the dialog will need to register with a credit card and pay one dollar. Visit Onward Oregon Dialog now and help start the conversation, or click DIALOG on the menu bar at the top whenever you want.

What's New


» Is Portland building a Green Economy?

The Portland City Council is considering spending $75 million to refurbish PGE Park into a major league soccer stadium and build the Beavers a baseball park in the Lents neighborhood.
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» A Big Idea for Oregon
Oregonians annually spend $2.1 billion on natural gas and electricity, which produce 31% of our carbon emissions. The Governor is considering a proposal to enable local communities to sell bonds to invest in the energy rehab of our building stock. If fully implemented it would lower natural gas, and electricity by two thirds.
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» Speak out to protect Oregon's Pioneering Land use planning Program
Oregon leads the nation in creating livable communities and containing urban sprawl while protecting our farms, forests, and natural resources. But our legacy is in serious jeopardy. The Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning (the “Big Look Task Force”) has been reviewing the land use planning program and will recommend land use policy changes to the 2009 Legislature.
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» Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import and storage terminals proposed for Oregon
Energy speculators eyeing the California market have proposed three Oregon sites and an extensive pipeline across Oregon to transport LNG, using our state as a backdoor to California.
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