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Activist Suing the Eugene Chief of Police

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Evening News

A Eugene activist is suing the Eugene Chief of police after he was arrested only to have the charges dropped when a police officer was found lying on video tape. KBOO’s Paul Munday talks to his lawyer. Read more

Portland Police Internal Review Into Deadly Arrest Released

Airs at: Wed, 09/23/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Evening News

The findings of the Portland Police internal review into the death of James Chasse [CHA-see] were released today. James Chasse was a musician and writer who died three years ago from injuries arising from his arrest by Portland Police.The review found that the use of force... Read more

Project Censored Benefit for KBOO

KBOO is excited to announce that the editors of Project Censored 2010 will be hosting a benefit for the station. All proceeds except book sales will go to KBOO.What: An Evening with Project CensoredWhen: 11/07/2009Time: 5-7:30PMWhere: First Unitarian Church Main Sanctuary ... Read more

Ending racial profiling in Portland: A discussion with Dave Hardesty

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

The Portland Police Bureau agreed to develop a plan for ending racial profiling within their organization. But despite promises from Police Chief Rosie Sizer, little progress seems to have been made. Community oganizations, meanwhile, are turning up the heat on city hall to... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 10/08/09

Airs at: Thu, 10/08/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

The list of city residents who've become victims at the hands of the Portland police continues to grow, leading Oregonian columnist Anna Griffin to observe the news stories about these incidents "makes the Rose City's finest look like thugs with badges." In the meantime, Ch... Read more

The Cost of the Military Machine, Portland Police Taken to Task, and Problems with Changing the Status Quo.

Airs at: Tue, 09/29/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: The Abe and Joe Talk Radio Show

The Abe and Joe Talk Radio Show Hosted by Abe Proctor and Joe Uris Abe wasn't here today, so Joe led the show thru 3 topics: The extreme costs of maintaining the Military Industrial Complex Portland Police recently paid $175,000 for Excessive Force in a police b... Read more

Common Sense - Health Issues in the Immigrant - Refugee Community

Airs at: Wed, 09/16/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Common Sense Hosted by Kayse Jama and Grassia MelendezToday's show will cover Community Health and what organizations and community members who are trying to close the gap between health, gender, race and economic status. Joining us for discussion are:John Joo, from APANO... Read more

"Alien Boy" -- A Documentary about the Life and Death of James Chasse

Airs at: Wed, 09/16/2009 at 12:00am

Produced for: Political Perspectives

Trillium Shannon interviews Brian Lindstrom and Jason Renaud, co-producers of the documentary film "Alien Boy" about the life and death of James Chasse. Read more