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Stephen Quirke

Articles by Stephen Quirke

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    Venezuelan flag

    The enemy is us: Veteran Dan Shea pushes for peace with Venezuela

    The Veterans for Peace activist, who recently met President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, cautions against U.S. military intervention
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    March 29, 2019
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    Oil tank car

    Crude awakenings: Fossil fuel projects ramp up along the Columbia

    Even as climate change action grows increasingly urgent, the Columbia River corridor is poised to host more fossil fuel than ever
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    March 22, 2019
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    Lindsey Grayzel

    She documented a Valve Turner and the grief that drove him to action

    Portland filmmaker Lindsey Grayzel talks about making her documentary, 'The Reluctant Radical'
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    February 15, 2019
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    Port of St. Helens commissioners

    Port of St. Helens decision clears way for expanded oil shipments

    Local critics says commissioners rushed the Port Westward vote and were not receptive to opposition
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    December 21, 2018
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    Orcas

    Orcas: Dammed to death?

    As a Washington state panel calls for studying the breaching of Snake River dams to protect Southern Resident killer whales, pressure builds for swift action
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    November 30, 2018
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    Snake River protester

    Save the orcas: Protesters want Snake River dams breached

    Demonstrators demand the Army Corps of Engineers remove dams to restore salmon for Puget Sound killer whales
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    October 12, 2018
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    Laura John

    Laura John builds bridges between city of Portland, Native community

    The city's new tribal liaison hopes Portland can set an example for other cities
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    December 22, 2017
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    Oxbow Springs

    Nestlé crunched: Ouster from Gorge signals win for tribes, environment

    COMMENTARY | Recent victories highlight the critical role Native American rights have played in protecting the natural resources of the Pacific Northwest
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    December 8, 2017
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    Three for Silver

    The subtle alchemy of Three for Silver

    Bassist Lucas Warford discusses music and the Portland trio’s latest trip to Russia
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    November 17, 2017
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    Wind turbines

    Portland Just Energy Transition: A climate response rooted in justice

    COMMENTARY | A proposed ballot measure would fund local and equitable investments in renewable energy and efficiency by imposing a tax on large corporations
    By
    Stephen Quirke
    October 27, 2017

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