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Details: Written by Human Rights First; Published: 24 July 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Coalition expresses alarm at the views of many of the Commission on Unalienable Rights' members and noted that the body's stated purpose will harm the global effort to protect the rights of all people.

Details: Written by Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Published: 22 July 2019

Greta Oglesby (G. K. Marche). Photo by Jenny Graham.

Nataki Garrett directs Christina Anderson’s exploration the universal act of creation through life, family and art

Details: Written by Portland Community College; Published: 19 July 2019

Photo courtesy of Portland Community College

Newly elected officer represents Zone 2 of the college’s district

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2019

Alphonso David

Alphonso David, an accomplished and nationally-recognized LGBTQ civil rights lawyer and advocate, will lead the organization beginning in August

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 July 2019

Dream Street Community Market event will feature food, drinks, art and music

about-scholarship

Details: Written by Living Room Realty; Published: 16 July 2019

The scholarship will help facilitate a path toward a real estate career for underrepresented communities

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 July 2019

“Through this support of the National Museum, we hope these historical stories and rich cultural experiences will continue to inspire many for generations,” said the President and CEO of the bank.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 July 2019

City Hall closed due to suspicious package

Details: Written by Office of Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum; Published: 12 July 2019

Oregon to receive $1.3 million from settlement

Details: Written by University of Portland; Published: 12 July 2019

Michael Lewellen photo courtesy University of Portland

Former Portland Trail Blazers executive steps into new role July 15

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