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odum (John Odum) Publisher, founder John is a longtime political activist. A Kentucky native, John has been an Organizer for the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Oregon Fair Share and the “No On 13†Campaign (Save Our Communities PAC), and did membership and development work for organizations such as the Oregon Health Action Campaign. Since moving to Vermont, John has been an Organizer for Bernie Sanders’ congressional campaign and Field Director for the Clavelle for Governor campaign. He has also been an IT administrator for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and the Vermont Democratic Party. He is a former Chair of the Washington County Democratic Party. John lives in Montpelier with his wife, Cary Brown, and his sons Tucker, 8, and Zane, 4. No, he is not related to the General, the famous ecologist, or the former major league pitcher.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, February 4, 2008 With Little Notice, Leahy Pushes Through Repeal of a Scary Bush Power Grab
Of the many disturbing things this President and his GOP Congress did, this was one of the more chilling. Passed and signed into law in a very hush-hush manner, the law opens up the door for Bush to use the National Guard and other military forces domestically for almost any purpose he might deem appropriate.