OR: Human Rights/Racial Justice
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Nuevo plan 'Alimentos para todos en OR' ampliará beneficios alimentarios
Los defensores de Oregón están centrando la atención en el hambre y cuestiones relacionadas, antes de las elecciones de otoño…
Monday, May 6, 2024
'Food for All Oregonians' aims to extend food benefits to immigrants
Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing
The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched …
Informe: Aumentan universidades de OR que atienden a estudiantes hispanos
El número de instituciones superiores que atienden a estudiantes hispanos en Oregon está aumentando, según un nuevo informe. …
Call for global fast in solidarity with Gazans on Thanksgiving
Organizations are asking people to join them in a fast on Thanksgiving in solidarity with people suffering from war conditions in Gaza. Groups …
Report: Improvements needed for OR's redistricting process
Oregon has room to improve when it comes to drawing voting-district lines, according to a new report. The nonpartisan elections watchdog Common …
Informe: Necesario mejorar proceso de redistribución de distritos en OR
Oregon tiene un margen de mejoría a la hora de trazar líneas de distritos electorales, según un nuevo informe. La organización …
Survey of OR Students Provides Guidance as School Returns
The new school year is approaching and schools in Oregon are using data to figure out what students need to feel like they belong. The organization …
Opponents Urge Alternative Ways to Fund Portland Public Transit
Despite an approved fare increase, a campaign continues to look for other ways to fund public transit in Portland. In front of crowd of loud …
Tax Credit Coming for OR Families 'in Greatest Need'
State lawmakers have approved a child tax credit for Oregonians with household earnings of $25,000 a year or less. House Bill 3235, which creates a $1…
Juneteenth Acknowledges Struggle, Perseverance of Black Americans
Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates independence for enslaved people in the United States. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day became …
Juneteenth reconoce lucha y perseverancia de los americanos de raza negra
Hoy es Juneteenth, que conmemora la independencia de las personas esclavizadas en los Estados Unidos. En 2021, el Día de la Independencia …