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Village of Hope: An Open Letter to The City of Portland
Encampments like the Village of Hope increase safety for houseless people and help them get back on their feet. So why is the City of Portland sweeping them?
A Reporter Criticized the Baker City Police and They Retaliated for Years. Now He is Fighting Back
When reporter Brian Addison criticized the police for bringing drug-sniffing dogs to a high school basketball tournament, the chief of police retaliated. Today, we filed a brief to defend his First Amendment right to criticize local law enforcement actions without fear of retribution.
Newfound Enlightenment, Pressure Release Valve, or Preemptive Strike?
DA Rod Underhill revealed plans for a potential ballot measure to revise the part of Oregon’s Constitution that allows for non-unanimous jury convictions. What's really going on here?
Oregon District Attorney Sues to Block Smart Reform
Clackamas County District Attorney John Foote filed a lawsuit designed to stop the implementation of the forward-thinking Safety and Savings Act. The move shows how he is out of touch with effective criminal justice policy and is disconnected to public values.
Analyzing the Police Response to the June 4th Protests in Portland
Protest is critical to a functioning democracy. In a city that prides itself on free expression, progressive politics, and democratic values, it should not be a surprise to anyone that Portland has seen a significant increase in First Amendment activity since the 2016 election.