Texas School Shooting Response Criticized
Law enforcement authorities faced mounting questions and criticism Thursday over how much time elapsed before they stormed a Texas elementary ...
Asking for Your Vote
I’m working everyday to create real change, and succeeding.
Loretta Smith for Congress
There is one Democrat who truly stands out for her experience, principles, and integrity: Loretta Smith.
Envisioning a More Equitable Future
During Black History Month and every month, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is proud to fight for the health and freedom ...
10 Steps to Address Gun Violence
The future of Portland depends on all of us coming together.
In This Movement, At This Moment
It is essentional that with all that is going on in our world right now that we ask ourselves an ...
The Right to Vote is Sacred
Politicians shouldn’t pick and choose their voters. The power must be with the people.
'We Help Crime Victims Who Have Suffered'
Our team works to advocate for the care of victims and survivors connected to the Multnomah County Department of Community ...
Mixed Emotions on Juneteenth as Holiday
Reflections on the new Juneteenth federal holiday and the need to continue efforts to dismantle systemic racism
A Meld of Juneteenth and the 4th of July
Juneteenth and the 4th of July, if melded in the hearts of freedom-loving persons, can vary the complexion of opportunity ...
Learning from Past is the Whole Point
We do a disservice to our own history if we do not study all of it.
Our Justified Grievances with Policing
'My position is George Floyd, Sandra Bland, or Daunte’s deaths all could have happened here. The proof is sadly in ...
On Gun Violence and Police Trust
Forbes magazine ran a recent op-ed “Portland is dying” that grabbed the attention of city leaders. What doesn’t seem to ...
Black Women Seldom Get Support We Deserve
As the past year has dramatically illustrated, Black communities, and Black women in particular, are the backbone of justice and ...
Supporting New NAACP Leaders
As past President of Portland NAACP Branch 1120, I extend my congratulations to new NAACP Board volunteers for their recent ...
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