The Skanner Editorials

Details: Written by The Skanner News Editorial Board; Published: 27 March 2015

The Skanner News Editorial board defends the work of Loretta Smith

Details: Written by The Skanner News Editorial Board; Published: 17 November 2014

President Obama should sign an executive order that prevents families from being split up

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Details: Written by The Skanner News Editorial Board; Published: 03 November 2014

VOTE: Tuesday Nov. 4 is last day to have your say on drivers licenses for undocumented drivers; GMO labeling;legalizing marijuana; gun control; Senator and Governor's races....

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 November 2014

Our opinion on Mayor Hales choice to succeed Chief Reese at the Portland Police Bureau

Details: Written by Bernie Foster; Published: 13 October 2014

Four administrators have been fired but the cultural problems go much deeper

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, Publisher of The Skanner News; Published: 17 July 2014

With every death the prospects for peace recede. How many generations must be tainted by violence?

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, Publisher of The Skanner News; Published: 29 April 2014

What is a name? Who owns it? Who can use it? What is it worth?

Details: Written by The Skanner News Editorial; Published: 17 April 2014

The facts of his case are shocking and point to the fact that a handful of city officials have smeared his professional name using hearsay and a poorly-done 'investigation'

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 April 2014

This year voters are spoiled for choice among a stellar field of candidates for Multnomah County and Portland City Council

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, Publisher of The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2014

From all the fuss that’s been made over the closure of Quartet restaurant, you’d think the Titanic had sunk for the second time – not just a restaurant.

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