Commentary

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 April 2021

Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement in response to the jury’s conviction of Derek Chauvin

Details: Written by Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint; Published: 21 April 2021

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint

The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts in the death of George Floyd represents a much-needed breeze of change

Details: Written by Daryl Turner, Executive Director Portland Police Association; Published: 20 April 2021

The Portland Police Association union says in the coming days, their officers will work hard to preserve our community’s right to peacefully protest

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 April 2021

The murder of Daunte Wright is a reminder that the call for justice for Black lives, accountability, and systemic community safety reform never stops.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 April 2021

Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese

Sheriff Reese outlines Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office's strategic plan and goals to reinforce equity now and in the future.

about-homelessness

Details: Written by Richard Ellmyer; Published: 01 April 2021

Candace Avalos

Our unhoused neighbors deserve a safe and clean place to sleep

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2021

State Rep. Mark Meek represents Clackamas County in the Oregon Legislature.

Rep. Mark Meek says Providence’s public commitment to racial equity does not match up with what’s happening inside their hospitals

Details: Written by State Sen. James I. Manning Jr. (D- North Eugene, West Eugene, Santa Clara, and Junction City); Published: 14 March 2021

State Sen. James I. Manning Jr. (D- North Eugene, West Eugene, Santa Clara, and Junction City) sends us a letter welcoming the passage of President Biden's "critical" $1.9T Covid stimulus plan and praising the efforts of Democrats in Oregon's delegation to the the U.S. Congress