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Normal 0 Doing good by investing wisely is the goal of most charitable foundations. But more than sixty U-S charities are taking another step, pledging to give at least half of their grants to under-served demographics and focus more on the root causes of social proble... Read more

Normal 0 The federal trial of a former NSA whistleblower accused of Espionage Act violations ended last Thursday with a misdemeanor plea agreement.  Thomas Drake, while employeed with the National Security Agency, publicly shared concerns about a NSA program that Drak... Read more

Espionage Act Violation Case Ends with a Misdemeanor Plea Agreement Pledge For Charitable Dollars To Go To The Needy FBI Eases Surveillance Regulations This is volunteer powered and produced radio.  Please click below to enjoy the broadcast.   Read more

The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently announced plans to ease up on its retrictions regarding surveillance of U.S. Citizens. The revised edition of the FBI's "Domestic Investigations and Operation Guide," allows Federal agents to use additional investigation techn... Read more

Normal 0 Normal 0 Madeline Martinez, The Executive Director Of The Oregon Branch Of The National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws, Or Norml, Held A Noon Press Conference Today At Portland City Hall.   The Gathering Was In Response ... Read more

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Normal 0 Last Wednesday the department of justice announced that it would be auditing the Portland Police Bureau. This announcement follows a string of recent killings of mentally ill persons, and African American citizens by the Portland police. KBOO’s Miles Bryan sp... Read more

    Evening Headlines Mountaintop Mining Draws Opposition PETA Campaign at Portland State This is volunteer powered and produced radio! Please click below to enjoy the newscast. Producer: Jenn Chavez Engineer/Music Composer: Andrew McEwan News Director: Rebecca N... Read more

In West Viginia, a march to protest mountaintop removal mining continues into its fourth day, as hundreds of activists march towards Blair Mountain, a historic site now slated for destruction. KBOO reporter Jenn Chavez spoke today with Bo Webb, member of the Coal River M... Read more

The campus of Portland State University organized for PETA, also known as the people for the ethical treatment of animals. The action was organized by PETA in order to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets. KBOO's Rebecca Nay spoke with Maya Lilly, and assistant c... Read more