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 →

The Road to Veterans Day

Leadership change often follows institutional failure. We assess reform language, offered by the nation’s latest Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It values change in Continue reading →

Subject Portland to Further Study

Called out to investigate racial injustice, the DoJ declared it outside the scope of a subsequent investigation. It’s time they 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 →

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 →

Senate Bills to Die in Judiciary

You should be concerned by lobbyists’ chilling effect on open debate, on powerbrokers’ ability to kill legislation when not even 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 →