The Skanner Breaking News Sept. 8, 2014

WWI Hellfighter Closer to Winning Medal of Honor

Henry Lincoln Johnson is another step closer to being the second black WWI hero to be awarded the nation’s highest military honor…For all the information click here

Inside Wapato Jail Filmmakers Produce Drama about Solitary Prisoner

Ramon Hamilton and Jennifer Fischer say they hope to turn the show, 'The wHole,' into a series, and shoot it in Wapato…To read the whole story click here

Black Lawyers to Challenge Police Brutality in 25 Cities

Pamela Meanes called police brutality the new civil rights issue of this era, an issue that disproportionately impacts the Black community… To read all about it click here

Commentary: Can Oregon Be a Leader on Expanding Rights Again? By Margaret Carter

'I’ve heard all of the arguments surrounding measure 90 and am now supporting it…'  To check the details click here

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