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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 →

Image, AAG Perez announces findings Portland Police act illegally

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 →

Seal of US DoJ

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 →

'Project Respond' over police brochure

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 →

Jo Ann Hardesty testifies before Oregon's Senate Judiciary Committee.

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 →

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