Lured To a Digital Stakeout

- Using the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter triggers a law enforcement profile in Oregon DoJ’s ‘threat assessment’ database. We make a Federal Continue reading →

Walking While Black

- Seemingly insignificant racism in the crosswalk can produce significant consequences. Once in court or a hospital, racial disparities magnify. Continue reading →

Calling For a New Result

Who should analyze police misconduct? It’s time we take oversight out of cops’ hands. Police accountability experts ARE available. In Continue reading →

DoJ Reference Points

The US Attorney General for Civil Rights explained what he wanted out of a Settlement Agreement, ending Portland Police’s illegal use Continue reading →

Anatomy of the Grand Jury Process

England abandoned our Grand Jury process. Why shouldn’t Multnomah County? We appreciate that concerns grow, nation-wide, for police accountability. We Continue reading →

Call for an Independent Police Commission

Portland Oregon has an office of Police Commissioner. Entering the phrase in the City’s web site doesn’t bring up anything Continue reading →

Fiddling with the Numbers

When cops want City Hall to approve of some shenanigans, we often see the Chief’s request portrayed as if it arises from Continue reading →

City Plans to Deny Justice

Racial oppression continues in Portland because those in power lack humane, internalized and comprehensive value structures. Click the audio bar, Continue reading →

Prodded into $265,000 No-bid Contract

The City of Portland stands accused of violating The People’s civil rights. The DoJ pivoted away from racial profiling and unconstitutional Continue reading →

Going By the Numbers

When tackling racial justice, we find statistics the province of policy makers. We realize emotionally grappling with the psychological damage Continue reading →

UN on US Police Practices

On 28 March the United Nations’ Human Rights Commission (HRC) released concluding observations, regarding the United States’ compliance with a major Continue reading →

Cops Taking Names & Delivering Health Care

In order to avoid trial for civil rights violations in use-of-force by Portland Police (PPB), the City of Portland and Continue reading →

Hardesty Bills Get Hearing

On 27 March, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on three bills introduced by Sen. Jackie Dingfelder, on behalf Continue reading →

Features that will Increase the Success of a Public Hearing

US District Judge Michael Simon asked Portlanders what features would make for a most successful Fairness Hearing, as he decides whether to Continue reading →