Will Oregon’s “racial impact statements” live up to lawmakers’ hopes?
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Bracing for Impact
Will Oregon’s “Racial Impact Statements” Live Up to Lawmakers’ Hopes?
Lew Frederick
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Contract Hit
Bill Would Boost Mayor, Police Chief in Force Cases
Should the mayor have the last word when cops are punished for excessive force?
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The Silent Majority
Rating the Real Power Players in Oregon Politics: The Lobbyists
The Mercury rates the real power players in the Oregon Legislature: the lobbyists.
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Leap of Faith
CRC Misses Goals, Still Wins Metro’s Sign-Off
Three years of unanswered questions doesn’t stop Metro from blessing the CRC.
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Kids in the Big House
Oregon Finally Changes Law That Puts Teens in Adult Jails
Why does Oregon keep kids in adult jails? Bad state, bad!
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Under the Looking Glass
State Lawmaker Has His Eye on Police Accountability
With a package of bills, a state lawmaker has his eye on police accountability.
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Advice for Future Sam
Local Leaders Tell the Story of Sam Adams’ Tumultuous First Two Years−and Offer a Road Map for the Next Two (If He Cares to Listen)
Halfway into Mayor Sam Adams’ tumultuous first term, politicos and wonks look back and offer their thoughts about moving ahead.
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Hall Monitor
Counting What Really Counts
What’s the best way to measure the might of Portland’s police reform movement? Results.
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Rallying for Police Reform
Campbell Shooting Spawns New Coalition
Campbell shooting spawns new coalition for police reform.
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Colossal Ideas
Five Pitches for the Future of Memorial Coliseum
Four judges critique the crazy/brilliant ideas for Memorial Coliseum.
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It’s Frederick!
County Chooses Lew for the Legislature
County chooses Lew Frederick for the state legislature.