On Steps of US Supreme Court, AG Rosenblum Rallies Abortion Rights Supporters
Speaking at an ACLU-organized rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court this morning, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum made an impassioned defense of abortion as essential healthcare, and of medication abortion as a key part of those healthcare rights. The rally coincided with arguments being presented inside the Supreme Court in the AHM (Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine) v. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) case.
Should College Essays Touch on Race? Some Feel the Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Them No Choice
When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions. Yet the added weight of the college essay has fallen unevenly on students of color, who often feel pressure to exploit their hardships as they compete for a spot on campus.
Bird Flu, Weather and Inflation Conspire to Keep Egg Prices Near Historic Highs for Easter
The cost of filling a basket or completing a Seder plate reflect a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. While global prices are lower than they were at this time last year, they remain elevated.
Strippers' Bill of Rights Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State
Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure on Monday which creates safer working conditions for people in the adult entertainment industry. The law requires employee training in establishments to prevent sexual harassment, identify and report human trafficking, deescalate conflict and provide first aid.
The Portland Art Museum presents Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
Exhibition on view March 30 - August 11, 2024. Programs to include sneaker-focused Summer Camps and in-gallery activities ...
Portland Street Response Hosts Town Hall
PCCEP is seeking community input to help shape their recommendation in support of Portland Street Response. ...
Joint Center Responds to the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion Disbandment
This decision jeopardizes the establishment of policies to support diverse communities and threatens the pursuit of inclusivity for...
Bonamici, Kaine Praise Billion Dollar Increase for Child Care, Early Childhood Learning
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) —members of the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the...
Portland Rose Festival 2024 Court Member from Benson Polytechnic High School Announced
The Rose Festival Princess from Benson Polytechnic High School, Laedyn Romero, was selected March 22. ...
What's keeping egg prices high for Easter? It's not just inflation
Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. It’s the second year in a row consumers have faced sticker shock ahead of Easter and Passover, both...
Lou Whittaker, among the most famous American mountaineers, has died at age 95
SEATTLE (AP) — Lou Whittaker, a legendary American mountaineer who helped lead ascents of Mount Everest, K2 and Denali, and who taught generations of climbers during his more than 250 trips up Mount Rainier, the tallest peak in Washington state, has died at age 95. RMI Expeditions,...
Georgia ends game on 12-0 run to beat Missouri 64-59 in first round of SEC tourney
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Blue Cain had 19 points, Justin Hill scored 17 off the bench and 11th-seeded Georgia finished the game on a 12-0 run to beat No. 14 seed Missouri 64-59 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Cain hit 6 of 12 shots,...
Georgia faces Missouri in SEC Tournament
Missouri Tigers (8-23, 0-18 SEC) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (16-15, 6-12 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Georgia plays in the SEC Tournament against Missouri. ...
COMMENTARY: Is a Cultural Shift on the Horizon?
As with all traditions in all cultures, it is up to the elders to pass down the rituals, food, language, and customs that identify a group. So, if your auntie, uncle, mom, and so on didn’t teach you how to play Spades, well, that’s a recipe lost. But...
A Full Court Press to Get the Lead Out
With a “goal of identifying and remediating lead hazards in at least 2,800 Lancaster County homes,” LG Health is setting an example for the private sector. And the Biden-Harris administration’s focus on environmental justice and access to clean and safe...
OP-ED: Congress Is Right: Federal Reserve’s Reg II Will Hurt Minority Communities in America
The Fed is taking every effort to promote income equality and workplace diversity and inclusion, but Regulation II would undercut its great work in this respect and cause potential harm to millions of minority families. Now that a congressional coalition has...
OP-ED: A Silent Killer No More
Data from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City shows that more than 13 percent of African American men between the ages 45 and 79 will develop prostate cancer in their lifetimes. And Black men have a 70 percent higher rate of developing...
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. ...
Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethal
Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death. Over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun...
Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?
Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, wandered out of a hospital room to charge a cellphone he imagined he had. When he wouldn’t sit still, the police officer escorting Grant body-slammed him, ricocheting the patient’s head off the floor. Taylor Ware, a former Marine and...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6: March 31: Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere,” ″Boy Meets World”) is 97. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 90. Actor Shirley Jones is 90. Musician Herb Alpert is 89. Actor Christopher Walken is 81. Comedian Gabe Kaplan...
How to make an Easter ham last all week
The beauty of making a baked ham for Easter (or any holiday or large gathering) is that there's bound to be leftovers. Leftover ham, which will last for up to five days in the fridge, can be a springboard for other meals during the week. Of course you’ll want a sandwich or two, but...
Book Review: 'Glorious Exploits' turns classical history into an endearing comedy about tragedy
Best friends Lampo and Gelon are potters by trade, but their souls are filled with poetry. It’s 412 B.C. and the city of Syracuse doesn’t know what hit it when these two hatch up the best worst idea: They’ll put on a play using the Athenian prisoners of war who are starving to death down in...
UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8
BOSTON (AP) — Connecticut coach Dan Hurley won’t shy away from the notion that his team has consistently been...
VP Harris says US agencies must show their AI tools aren't harming people's safety or rights
U.S. federal agencies must show that their artificial intelligence tools aren't harming the public, or stop using...
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive...
Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost...
Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against...
Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch...
Know Your City Hires Cameron Whitten as new Executive
On Wednesday Know Your City announced it had selected Cameron Whitten as its executive director.
Whitten is well known for his passion for social justice and success in raising awareness around local community issues, such as Inclusionary Zoning and #BlackLivesMatter demonstrations. His work has included collaborations with many local civic organizations, including the Bus Project, the Urban League, and the City Club of Portland. Whitten has also served as a Know Your City board member for the past two and a half years, and as Board President since January 2014.
Know Your City selected Whitten’s leadership in order to strengthen the organization’s ability to empower a diverse, creative, and engaged citizenry to take action on the growing inequality that is threatening the livability that Portland is known for. Whitten served as a core volunteer for the re-election campaign for City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and continues to work with her on a number of progressive causes, such as Right 2 Dream Too.
Whitten begins his service Nov. 9. The entire community is invited to his executive director welcome party from 5:30 to 8:30 at Center for Intercultural Organizing (700 N Killingsworth St.) Nov. 30.
Gresham Area and North Clackamas Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Fight Hunger
The Gresham Area of Chamber of Commerce and North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint networking meeting to help kick off the Annual SnowCap Community Charities Fill-A-Bag food drive, which raised over 500,000 pounds of food last year alone.
On the same day, Gresham Ford is holding their annual Drive 4 UR Community event. During the day, Gresham Ford will donate $20 to SnowCap for anyone who takes a quick, no pressure test drive in any Ford vehicle. $20 can buy up to 400 pounds of food. Those who participate will also be entered to win prizes.
This year, to add a new twist to an old tradition, each Chamber will encourage members and the community to take a test ride. The Chamber who gets the most people to show up for a test drive wins the "Golden Can" award which they can proudly display for the year.
The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Gresham Ford, 1999 E. Powell, Gresham.
All local businesses are encouraged to participate in Fill-A-Bag food drive. If you would like barrels or donation jars at your business please send an e-mail to bess@greshamford.com or larryschwartz@riverviewbank.com
Family Caregiver Support Group Meets Nov. 5
Legacy Good Samaritan’s family caregiver support group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1040 NW 22nd, in building 2 across from the main hospital entrance.
For more information about this support group, please call Jonquil Brown at (503) 413-7841.
Coffee and Conversation for Senior LGBT Community
Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Family Caregiver Support Program is sponsoring a free "Coffee and Conversation" for seniors in the LGBT community. Their friends, family members and caregivers are also welcome to attend.
The informal gathering will take place on Thursday, November 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton. No registration is required. Call (503) 846-3083 for more information.
Living Stages Forum Theatre Seeks Actors for Interactive Play
Do you have a story to share about uneven, inequitable development practices that lead to displacement and destruction in your community?
Then join Living Stages Forum Theatre Weekend Nov. 21 - 22. This is going to be a two-day collaborative training session in theatre. Volunteers will use movement, images, stories and scenes from their own experience to develop a short, interactive forum play that identifies an issue the community wants to address.
We are inviting you to become a volunteers and have fun, while gaining knowledge on:
Volunteers will receive Trimet reimbursement and $20 gift card to Fred Meyer for each day attended. This is a collective brainstorming session and action inspiring form of theater that you cannot miss. Tell your friends, coworkers and family.
What is forum theatre? Forum is part of a body of theatre developed by Brazilian activist and artist Augusto Boal, author and founder “Theatre of the Oppressed.” Theatre of the Oppressed is intended to engage and empower communities to take action — in theatre and in real life. The goal of Theatre of the Oppressed, in Boal’s words, is to “turn non-actors into actors, in the theatre and in society.”
Theatre developed at this training will be presented for audiences at Living Stages Forum Theatre Convergence (FTC) on December 4-6. The FTC is a 3-day festival of workshops, shared rehearsals, trainings, and public performances about housing and livability issues in Portland, as well as a preparation for a Legislative Theatre Process in 2016!
Collborators include Living Stages, Design+Culture Lab, Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) and Ignorant/Reflections.
For more Portland metro and Seattle area events, see the Community Calendar.