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GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Now I got thirty-two flavors of that bootylicious bubblegum. Raspberry, grape, cherry, come and get this honey bun. LET'S GO TO PRESS.
To mark Juneteenth (celebrating the end of slavery in the US) House Democrats are considering a commission that would finally, finally, FINALLY address reparations.
A bill backed by nearly 60 House Democrats would create a panel to develop proposals and a “national apology” to repair the lingering effects of slavery https://t.co/KK5rsa52oO
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 19, 2019
To the surprise of no one, Trump has announced his candidacy for the race in 2020, peppering it with his usual brand of racism, bloviation, and lies upon lies.
Because they want you dead (and your children as well), the Trump administration has rolled back Obama's coal industry regulations that would've cut emissions by 35 percent.
The New York Times has a juicy story about the various political entanglements that occurred when evangelical leader Jerry Falwell, Jr stabbed Ted Cruz in the back and threw his support behind Trump, whose personal fixer Michael Cohen allegedly got him out of a jam that involved "personal photos" of Falwell, his wife, and a hotel pool boy.
Patrick Shanahan, Trump's pick to head the Department of Defense, has withdrawn his name from consideration after the FBI discovered incidents of domestic violence within his family.
Trump still refuses to apologize for calling for the execution of the Central Park Five, even after they've been exonerated by a DNA test.
Presidential contender Elizabeth Warren is gaining traction in the polls and with centrists who are digging her "I've got a plan for that..." platform. Meanwhile Joe Biden has a plan as well, and it's called "promising his wealthy donors he won't demonize the rich."
“The @nytimes reached out to 22 Democratic presidential candidates to ask them the same set of questions on video. Twenty-one accepted the invitation. @JoeBiden declined to participate despite repeated requests since late April.”https://t.co/a2WmIl8mcJ via @NYTimes
— Bryan Llenas (@BryanLlenas) June 19, 2019
Note to Nancy Pelosi: According to a new Politico poll, 67 percent of Democrats think the House should start impeachment hearings.
A new report from the UN says that there is credible evidence that the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was orchestrated by the Saudi crown prince.
IN LOCAL NEWS: A new report says that ODOT's plan to expand the I-5 corridor at the Rose Quarter is nothing more than a "highway boondoggle." Our Blair Stenvick has the story.
Another new report, this one from Disability Rights Oregon, says that Portland hospitals have been funneling vulnerable people into the hands of the cops. Our Alex Zielinski has more on that.
Potential good news for Oregon cyclists: the state Senate has voted to allow bicyclists to treat stop signs and flashing red lights the same as yield signs—and now the bill moves on to the House of Reps for approval.
Now let's glance upward at the WEATHER: The sun will eventually emerge today and provide us with a high of 72 degrees.
And finally, here's a reminder that there's still hope for America when we can all agree to sing "I Want It That Way" on a subway car.
Had a really tough week and tonight I was the subway and some guy walks between train cars, shirtless, bumping a speaker. I wasn't in the mood for Showtime particularly. But sometimes people and life surprise you and a little magic happens. pic.twitter.com/S7o4282SOS
— Joel Wertheimer (@Wertwhile) June 17, 2019