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Economist Jared Bernstein calls for national jobs program and full employment

Speaking in Portland Tuesday, economist Jared Bernstein said America's best strategy for revitalizing the economy and lifting families out of poverty would be a national jobs program to create full employment.   But that is not on the agenda Bernstein said, because the public debate has been hijacked by wealthy campaign donors, who want policies that benefit them.

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Know the law before taking your gun for a stroll

Why is it ok to carry an assault weapon in Sellwood, but not ok to carry your Uzi 9mm into a store? An arrest Tuesday, illustrates the difference between legal and not legal, when it comes to guns.

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An actual flame, the torch will visit the hometowns of the sorority's living past national presidents and current Executive Committee members

Celebratory torch activities in Seattle will reflect the region's innovative spirit in keeping with the sorority's strong commitment to educational excellence.

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The defendant launched his lawsuits as well as his claims of sex abuse from behind bars

A Pennsylvania man indicted in Oregon for a scheme to defraud the Catholic Church is the same inmate who filed suit two years ago against Jamie Foxx and Tyler Perry for stealing his idea for the never-released film "Skank Robbers."

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Veteran and designer Chad Brown shows us how to live fly

Four years of behind the lines combat left Chad Brown suffering from post-traumatic-stress. But after discovering the healing powers of fly fishing, Brown started Soul River, a lifestyle clothing company designed for urbanites venturing into the wild.

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Children born poor are caught in a vicious cycle -- especially children of color

President Obama painted a picture of an America where a poor child has the same chance of success as everyone else. The problem? That's impossible.

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Four in 10 youth of color live in poverty but just one in 10 have jobs

Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy

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Protest planned Saturday at Portland Schools meeting on Jefferson cluster enrollment

The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon.

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Brian J. Carter is a founding member of the Northwest African American Museum

The 33-year-old Carter was recently named Director of Museum Services and Education for the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). He is excited to bring his message of community driven exhibit creation to OHS.

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