Occupy Was Right: The Wealthy are Stealing The Debate
Economist Jared Bernstein calls for national jobs program and full employment
2013-01-31
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
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, he says, the public debate has been hijacked by wealthy campaign donors, who want policies that benefit them. Read the complete article
Assault Weapons on Sellwood Street? Fine. Uzi 9mm Under Jacket? Crime.
Know the law before taking your gun for a stroll
2013-01-30
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
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. Read the complete article
Deltas Celebrate 100 Years with Seattle ‘Torch Tour’
An actual flame, the torch will visit the hometowns of the sorority’s living past national presidents and current Executive Committee members
2013-01-30
Celebratory torch activities in Seattle will reflect the region’s innovative spirit in keeping with the sorority’s strong commitment to educational excellence. Read the complete article
Prisoner Indicted for False Oregon Sex Abuse Claims Sued Foxx and Perry over ‘Skank Robbers'
The defendant launched his lawsuits as well as his claims of sex abuse from behind bars
2013-01-29
Lisa Loving Of he Skanner News
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.” Read the complete article
Soul River: Clothes That Show us How to "Live Fly"
Veteran and designer Chad Brown shows us how to live fly
2013-01-29
By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News
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. Read the complete article
Poverty: Obama's Speech was Inspirational but Unrealistic
Children born poor are caught in a vicious cycle -- especially children of color
2013-01-28
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
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. Read the complete article
Mayor Hales is Under Fire for Cutting Youth Education and Jobs Programs
Four in 10 youth of color live in poverty but just one in 10 have jobs
2013-01-24
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy Read the complete article
VIDEO: Peninsula Park Rose Garden Celebrates 100 Years with 3,000 Shrubs and a Lot of Mulch
Volunteers are welcomed to in February to tuck flower plants back into the soil
2013-01-24
Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News
Right now the air is frosty and every one of the Peninsula Park Rose Garden’s 3,000 blooming shrubs has been pulled up. Come June 27 – when the park’s 100th anniversary is celebrated – the replanted garden will be in full bloom with thousands of new roses gifted from local growers. Read the complete article
Parents Criticize Another Portland Public Schools Closure Process
Protest planned Saturday at Portland Schools meeting on Jefferson cluster enrollment
2013-01-24
Lisa Loving The Skanner News
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. Read the complete article
History-Making Scholar Joins Oregon Historical Society
Brian J. Carter is a founding member of the Northwest African American Museum
2013-01-23
Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News
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. Read the complete article
