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Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 30 September 2020

Portland's mayor says, "Like a virus infecting our body politic, intimidation and hate are being spread by Donald Trump."

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 30 September 2020

T he Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, was formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, comments on the president's call out to the Proud Boys in yesterday's debate.

COVID-19

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 28 September 2020

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center will be offering free screening for all ages.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 28 September 2020

Although the curve is not flat, the number of cases is fluctuateing slightly less, with 21 new cases in Multnomah County.

Details: Written by Ari Tandan; Published: 28 September 2020

Teletha Aldridge Benjamin

Benjamin says, “I learned about supporting my community from the examples of the adults in my neighborhood, and no one ever thought twice about it.”

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 25 September 2020

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

“These are evil people looking for a fight and national media attention. Let’s not give them what they want."

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 24 September 2020

The Wish Local Empowerment Program is set to impact more than 4,000 small businesses across the US

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 21 September 2020

2020 Portland Mayoral Candidate Sarah Iannarone

Iannarone seeks to unseat an embattled Mayor Ted Wheeler, who has increasingly high unfavorable approval ratings.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 21 September 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is shown Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, before administering the oath of office to members of the Texas Supreme Court, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)

On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 17 September 2020

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