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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 11 April 2014

 

Until this week Oregon was the only state without an Innocence Project. Now, with top defender Steve Wax at the helm, Oregon Innocence Project takes aim at exonerating the wrongly convicted

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Published: 11 April 2014

 

A Justice Department investigation has found Albuquerque Police Department uses excessive force. The city joins Seattle, Portland and others in being forced into reforms

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 09 April 2014

 

The ACT-SO program is an opportunity for youth to showcase their talents and abilities

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Written by Michell Baker, Steve Baker Colorectal Alliance

Published: 09 April 2014

 

In memory of their beloved father, family heads up One Million Strong March in Portland this Saturday

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 09 April 2014

 

Nationally, African Americans have a harder time finding a living donor than other groups

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 08 April 2014

 

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has come to the defense of Sen. Dianne Feinstein as the fight over Congressional oversight of America’s spy agencies gets uglier

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 08 April 2014

 

Some states reported few changes in heroin deaths, but others pointed to heroin as a significant public health concern. 

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Written by The Skanner Staff

Published: 04 April 2014

 

Former Portland City Commissioner and Parks Director Charles Jordan championed access to the land for people of color on the national stage

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Written by Adam Hyla, Children’s Alliance

Published: 03 April 2014

 

By 2018, children of color will represent the majority of children in the United States

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 03 April 2014

 

As  Portland Police Bureau clamps down on nuisance misdemeanors community court staffers can expect to see a jump in the number of cases they see