Elections

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Portland Public School Bond renewal would improve infrastructure and address equity for BIPOC students

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  "I know that this is ... one of the measures on the ballot that puts equity front and center." Measure 26-215 would renew the Portland Public School Bond if it is passed this November. The tax is one that already exists to fund the school district, and the 'Yes' campaig... Read more

Defend Democracy

Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Desiree Hellegers speaks with Lynn Spitaleri Handlin of Extinction Rebellion PDX and Maria Cahill of Pacific Northwest Family Circle about the federal power grab in the run up to the election, the implications of the federal deputizing of Oregon State troopers and Portland ... Read more

Waging Non-violence

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with Eric Stolar of Waging Non-Violence on how Trump can be stopped from stealing the election. They discuss mass determined non-violent resistance, with capacity for non-violent mass defense. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour October 19th 2020

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Denise Morris Hosts this episode of the Old Mole which includes Waging Non-violence: Bill Resnick talks with Eric Stolar of Waging Non-Violence on how Trump can be stopped from stealing the election. They discuss mass determined non-violent resistance, with capacity for ... Read more

Election 2020: Washington County Commission District 1 Candidate Nafisa Fai

Airs at: Fri, 10/16/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  "I think people in Washington County are ready for change, they're ready for new perspectives. They're ready for communities who have been left behind to have a seat at the table ...  and to elect me, I'm honored to carry [that] forward." Nafisa Fai is running for offic... Read more

PAALF Action Fund will host Black-centered Mayoral Debate with Black Voices United and Open Signal

Airs at: Fri, 10/16/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  This Sunday, October 18th, at 5 pm, the Portland African American Leadership Forum Action Fund, in partnership with Black Voices United and Open Signal Labs, will host a Black centered mayoral debate between incumbent Mayor Ted Wheeler and Sarah Iannarone. Debate questio... Read more

Measure 109: Psilocybin Program Initiative

Airs at: Wed, 10/14/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth, Evening News
  Oregon Measure 109, the Psilocybin Mushroom Services Program Initiative, will be on the ballot this November 3rd. A “yes” vote supports authorizing the Oregon Health Authority to create a program permitting licensed service providers to administer psilocybin to individu... Read more

Election 2020: Portland City Commission Pos 4. Debate, with Chloe Eudaly and Mingus Mapps

Airs at: Thu, 10/15/2020 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  On Tuesday, October 13th, KBOO hosted a virtual debate between the two candidates vying for Portland City Commission Position 4.  They are the incumbent, Chloe Eudaly, and her opponent, Mingus Mapps.  Chloe Eudaly is the current Portland City Commissioner for Position 4.... Read more

Metro Transportation Bond could be a step in the right direction for equity and sustainability, but some want to delay due to economic fears

Airs at: Tue, 10/13/2020 at 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  Measure 26-218 would allow the Metro Council to authorize a payroll tax to help fund transportation improvements in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties. 17 corridors were identified for improvement, and over 150 projects could be funded with the additional money... Read more

Tuition-free preschool measure would prioritize equity in preparing kids for school

Airs at: Tue, 10/13/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  A measure to bring tuition-free preschool to all three- and four-year-olds in Multnomah County is on the November ballot as Measure 26-214. This measure would prioritize kids from marginalized communities and give preschool teachers a living wage. The program would be f... Read more