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Portland
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Independent social researcher and writer living in Portland, Oregon. Explaining the workings and impacts of corporate capitalism.

Michael Dawson’s Journalist Portfolio

The Consumer Trap - exposing capitalism, marketing & market totalitarianism

The Consumer Trap - exposing capitalism, marketing & market totalitarianism

News and analysis of the relentless expansion of big business marketing, the main engine of American and glob…

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Death by Car - capitalism's drive to carmageddon || news & comments

Death by Car - capitalism's drive to carmageddon || news & comments

News and analysis of corporate capitalism's institutional addiction to car-selling.

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13-Strong Team Named for the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships

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By Michael Dawson
| athletics.org.nz
Athletics New Zealand is pleased to announced a 13-strong team for the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, the strongest contingent the country has ever assembled for these championships. World steeplechase champion Geordie Beamish, 17-year-old national mile record holder Sam Ruthe, and two-time Olympian Sam Tanner make up a men’s road mile trio that selectors have been unable to separate at this stage of the selection process.
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Athletics Legends Receive King’s Birthday Honours

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By Michael Dawson
| athletics.org.nz
KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Beatrice Faumuina CNZM, ONZM, was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport and governance Beatrice a former athlete, having won 21 New Zealand senior titles (17 discus throw and 4 shot put), and has held governance roles in sport and business, and has worked in international relations.
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Eugene Bound: Kiwi Trio Named for World Under 20 Championships

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By Michael Dawson
| athletics.org.nz
Athletics New Zealand is pleased to announce the additional selection of three athletes for the 2026 World Athletics Under 20 Championships. Joining the already announced team of 12 are Nina Chalmers (ACA), Poppy Healy (Whippets), and Zara Pomfret (ACA), bringing New Zealand’s currently selected contingent for the biennial championships to 15, matching the team of 15 who competed at the previous edition in Lima in 2024.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Never been full-time. It's an avocation.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Reducing attention, silo-ing audiences.

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