Commentary

Details: Written by Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University; Published: 04 August 2020

Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University

Multiple Crises, Multiple Obstacles

Details: Written by Bill Deiz, former commissioner and past- chair of the Oregon Commission on Voluntary Action and Service—Oregon Volunteers; Published: 25 July 2020

Elements of federal police, sent in by our president, are nightly tormenting our citizens with tear gas, impact munitions, kidnappings and beatings, and other criminal acts, in order to suppress our rights of free speech and free assembly

Details: Written by Bill Deiz, special to The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2020

Bill Diez is the former chair of Oregon Volunteers, Oregon Commission on Voluntary Action and Service. (photo via Facebook)

Powerful lessons for me today on forgiveness.

Details: Written by Bill Deiz, special to The Skanner News; Published: 21 July 2020

Bill Diez is the former chair of Oregon Volunteers, Oregon Commission on Voluntary Action and Service. (photo via Facebook)

The author questions how people can see only the cops' side when their criminality and lawlessness against peaceful protest is fueling the rage on the streets.

Details: Written by Doug Brown, ACLU of Oregon; Published: 20 July 2020

We're taking the Trump administration to court to block the unconstitutional actions of federal agents in Portland, Oregon.

Details: Written by Mel Gurtov syndicated by PeaceVoice; Published: 17 July 2020

Gov. Kate Brown should authorize the state police and national guard units to physically remove Trump’s henchmen

Meyer Memorial Trust

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 15 July 2020

(Fred Joe Photos)

Meyer trustees call on philanthropy peers and partners in business and industry to support this movement

Details: Written by Chaplain Debbie Walker, BSN, RN, OCN, Texas Metro News Contributor; Published: 13 July 2020

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Chaplain Debbie Walker provides helpful insight for self-preservation, and care tips for your family, your neighbors, and your community circles

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Details: Written by Portland Comm. Jo Ann Hardesty; Published: 13 July 2020

Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

This protester is still fighting for their life and I want to be clear: this should never have happened.

Details: Written by Jason Mercier, Director, Center for Government Reform; Published: 07 July 2020

Jason Mercier, Director, Center for Government Reform

Since taxpayers are ultimately responsible for funding government union contract agreements, they should be allowed to monitor the negotiation process

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