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OPINION


Beyond the Achievement Gap: Measuring What Truly Matters in Our Children's Education
Karanja Crews, M.Ed An Op-Ed for Portland Observer The numbers came out again this...
Oct 8, 2025


Biden Offers a Chance for Real Heroism: ‘When We Get Knocked Down, We Get Back Up!’
By Dr. Barbara Reynolds Following the fallout from his one-night debate debacle some big media have led the call for President Joseph...
Jul 10, 2024


A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?
By Taalib Saber In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for banning...
May 8, 2024


Texas School Shooting Response Criticized
Police face mounting questions Crime scene tape surrounds Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Wednesday, one day after an...
May 25, 2022


Asking for Your Vote
There so much more to do By Jo Ann Hardesty In 2018, I was elected to the Portland City Council to change the way City Hall tackles our...
May 5, 2022


Loretta Smith for Congress
For her experience, principles and integrity By Charly Norton Much has been written about the crowded Democratic primary for Oregon’s new...
May 2, 2022


A Window into Our History
August Wilson play beautifully told By Darleen Ortega Andrea Vernae and Henry Noble star in "Gem of the Ocean" the historic play by Black...
Mar 16, 2022


Envisioning a More Equitable Future
Planned Parenthood is proud voice for racial and gender justice By Sirius Bonner During Black History Month and every month, Planned...
Feb 8, 2022


10 Steps to Address Gun Violence
Working together for community-based peace By Dr. J. W. Matt Hennessee After a year marking the highest ever number of gun-related deaths...
Dec 28, 2021


In This Movement, At This Moment
‘I am concerned we are losing our focus’ By E. D. Mondainé Jr. As I consider the evolution of Black Lives Matter, it reminds me of the...
Sep 6, 2021
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