Issues of Fairness, Justice, and God-given Dignity
Rev. Chuck Currie details the threats to Justice of today
A New Meaning and Tone for Memorial Day
PSU Student and Iraq War veteran Eric Chitoubol says Memorial is a day to reflect on individual and familial happiness
Maya Angelou was a prophet of our times
Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo reflects on the life of Maya Angelo. "She knew what it meant to be a person ...
Dr. Maya Angelou: I Rise, We Rise, She Rises
Marc H. Morial reflects on the legacy of the recently late poet, author, activist Maya Angelou.
Finding Vivian Maier
Our 'Opinionated Judge' Darleen Ortega critiques the film "Finding Vivian Maier''--that probes mysteries about the human experience with a vigorous ...
Getting at the Root of the Problems at MLC
Some local African American leaders commend Portland Public School superintendent Carole Smith for confronting recently highlighted racial inequities at Metropolitan ...
Abolish the Unfair Death Penalty
Judge Greg Mathis calls the death penalty unfair and an assault on human rights as well as racial equity.
Backsliding on Education Equality
Brianna Montague calls Michigan's repeal of affirmative action a "backslide for education equality".
#BringBackOurGirls: Why We Should Care
Marc H. Morial calls the kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian girls a "real war on women. Read Morial take on ...
Supremely Mistaken About Affirmative Action
Marc H. Morial calls Michigan's strikedown of Affirmative Action a loss for true equality.
A 'Sterling' Example of Our Confusion
Ron Busby Sr., president of U.S. Black Chambers Inc. says the widespread disdain shown at Donald Sterling highlights the confusion ...
A Lifetime Investment in Deserving Kids
J. Byron Kellar, president of Albina Rotary talks about the history of Neil Kelly Scholarship and what it means moving ...
Health Care Reform was the Right Direction
Judge Greg Mathis makes a case for Affordable Care Act aka "Obamacare"
Laying the Groundwork for Dynasties
Chuck Collins says to balance the budget, leaders should take a look at closing the "Paris Hilton Loophole" he says ...
Allow a Vote on Unemployment Benefits
Judge Greg Mathis examines "whether or not America should maintain its commitment to a robust social safety net for our ...
