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Written by Katie Gillespie, The Columbian

Published: 25 November 2019

 

World War II was leaving its indelible mark on Vancouver and its school district during that time

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 25 November 2019

 

A new report provides an update on racial disparities in Multnomah County’s justice system, serves as a starting point for strategies to promote equity

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 22 November 2019

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The event at Estelita's Library celebrated the largest collection of Black Panther newspapers

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 21 November 2019

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A nonprofit coalition of brick building argued that being required to post placards on their front doors violated their First and 14th Amendment Rights

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 21 November 2019

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Eudaly proposes workgroups, feedback process through 2023

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 20 November 2019

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The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed Senator Merkley's bipartisan legislation, which follows reports that U.S.-made equipment has been used by Hong Kong police to violate the human rights of peaceful protesters

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Written by Sunny Shin, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Published: 19 November 2019

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Surgeon General of California, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is pushing an unprecedented plan to implement universal screenings for childhood trauma within the state’s schools

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 14 November 2019

 

In honor of Veterans Day, Monday, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduced legislation to extend financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 14 November 2019

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The United Way of King County program aims to reduce homelessness by preventing evictions

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 14 November 2019

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New support positions aim to increase attendance rates among students who often struggle with displacement, homelessness