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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 04 February 2025

 

 Today a federal judge in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order in the lawsuit filed by Oregon and a coalition of 22 other states. The temporary restraining order prohibits the Trump administration from imposing a blanket freeze on federal funding.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 04 February 2025

(Image courtesy of 1803 Fund) 

Monthlong exhibition to celebrate Black creativity, community spaces and more

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 03 February 2025

Tony Hopson, Sr. (Photo: Self-Enhancement, Inc.) 

Tony Hopson Sr. is the founder and former CEO of Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a nationally recognized youth development organization.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 31 January 2025

Former DA Mike Schmidt (Photo: Facebook via Mike Schmidt for Multnomah DA) 

As Multnomah County District Attorney, Schmidt was pioneered justice reforms modeled throughout the U.S. While in office, he also worked with the Urban League of Portland to secure funding for Oregon’s first justice integrity unit.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 31 January 2025

Photo Courtesy of ACT Contemporary Theatre 

Uniting two iconic organizations to create the premier destination for Shakespeare in the Pacific Northwest

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 28 January 2025

Nichols Kristof (Photo: Oregon State University via Flickr) 

“Nicholas Kristof’s extensive writing and television commentary on human rights, conflict, global health, education, rural communities and many other topics continue to inspire and motivate,” said Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy. “We are delighted he will address OSU graduates as they begin their lives beyond OSU.”

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 23 January 2025

 

The order urges the U.S. Attorney General to pursue the death penalty for individuals who murder a law enforcement officer or for people who are unlawfully present in the United States and commit a capital offense.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 17 January 2025

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President Joe Biden has awarded STEM NOLA the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. 

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 17 January 2025

 

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 15 January 2025

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) 

“This new year, 2025, carries a clear charge for all of us: to summon our unyielding spirit of resilience, to tackle problems with purpose and to embrace opportunities for change together. Oregon’s ability to move ahead is grounded in the soil from which we have grown – together.”