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Protestors clashed with police in Portland and Seattle late Friday during a May Day demonstration

Details: Written by Sheila V. Kumar, Associated Press; Published: 30 April 2015

The bill that would ban employers from asking about job seekers' criminal backgrounds moves to Senate

The pair of media-makers offer insight into the ‘’disconnected’’ state of community in the Beaver state

Details: Written by Washington State Civil Rights Coalition; Published: 28 April 2015

Washington state contracting statistics show discrimination. civil rights advocates tell the governor

Details: Written by Laurie Kellman, Associated Press; Published: 27 April 2015

She's poised to be the first woman in the Senate's top-tier leadership

Details: Written by Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press; Published: 21 April 2015

If bill passes, bystanders can’t interfere with police, but they can record police actions

Kids who come for breakfast will also be treated to African story-telling, African history lessons, cultural inspiration, and positive encouragement

Details: Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2015

Susan Walters testifies before the Multnomah County Commissioners about surviving a hired hit attack ordered by her ex-husband Michael Kuhnhausen

A number of the bills now before the Oregon State Legislature protect parties who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault

Some two thousand people pack halls to hear Trayvon Martin's mom speak

Details: Written by Gene Johnson, Associated Press; Published: 16 April 2015

Unlike with many drug courts or other programs, participants aren't threatened with jail time or with being kicked out if they relapse