Civil Liberties

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"Pretext" stops and racial profiling by local police

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
Linda Olson-Osterlund conducts a discussion with listeners on the use of "pretext" stops and racial profiling by local police. Pretext stops occur when police become suspicious about a car or its occupants, and then use a minor traffic infraction as an excuse to initiate a ... Read more

People of Purpose and Associates are doing POSITIVE Work in our community!!!

Airs at: Wed, 08/04/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
 Hosted by Lisa Loving Today's guests are Larry Collins, Michael Harper, and Furlton Burns from POPA, People of Purpose and Associates.  Our topic is mentoring and supporting those with the greatest burdens stacked against them. This is a very positive organization, providin... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/29/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/29/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Oregon House District 43 is one of the most diverse in the state.  It also faces some of the biggest challenges:  high unemployment, high rates of police misconduct, high displacement from gentrification. This week Dave and Jo Ann talked with State Rep. Lew Frederick about ... Read more

James Chasse Jr. Independent Review Report to Portland City Council

Airs at: Thu, 07/29/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
On Wednesday, July 28th the City of Portland paid a settlement to the family of James Chasse Jr. in response to his in-custody death at the hands of the three Portland Police officers.  The Office of Independent Review gave a report to the Portland City Council outline some... Read more

Are the Wiki Leaks Afghanistan revelations this generation's Pentagon Papers?

Airs at: Tue, 07/27/2010 at 12:00am
 A leak of classified military documents about the War in Afghanistan brings up serious issues about the U.S. military's mission there, and begs a simple, direct question: Isn't it time to leave? Plus, a surprise videotaped appearance by President Obama at the Netroots Nat... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/22/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/22/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
This week on Voices from the Edge, Jo Ann and Dave ask the question "Are the good guys ahead?" Local progressive may be feeling a bit down over the direction of local and state politics lately. City Hall seems more disconnected than ever from the world in which most Portlan... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/15/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/15/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Portland City Council voted 3-2 this morning to let police unit commanders have a vote in certain cases before the new police review board.  Does this make the new board "structurally flawed" or does it increase accountability as commissioners supporting the change claim? V... Read more

Fourth Wave of Feminism

Airs at: Fri, 06/04/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
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How the $577 million dollar budget cut will impact prison issues

Airs at: Mon, 07/12/2010 at 12:00am
Normal 0 We all must keep our eyes on the $577 million cuts in the Oregon Budget, and particularly how Health, Welfare and Education cuts effect the prison issues that interest us. Caylor Roling from Partnerships for Safety and Justice called in to talk about ... Read more

KBOO represents in Portland's Pride Parade!

KBOO joined our rainbow community and marched in Portland's Pride Parade on Sunday June 20th. You can check out all the photos on KBOO's Flicker page. A huge thank you to everyone for all the love & shout outs during the parade! We recruit & everyone is welcome in the KBOO f... Read more