Commentary

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 28 November 2025

Charlene Crowell

App-based loans could magnify financial stresses after government shutdown, says CRL

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Details: Written by David W. Marshall; Published: 20 November 2025

David W. Marshall, Chicago Defender

Generation Z’s early and passionate embrace of activism reflects both a reaction to the challenges of their era and a proactive commitment to making a tangible impact.

Details: Written by Louis J. King II, President and CEO, OIC of America; Published: 20 November 2025

Louis J. King II

Our current moment is a powerful case study in where economic value and job stability lie.

Details: Written by DAV National Commander and Marine Veteran Coleman Nee; Published: 13 November 2025

DAV National Commander and Marine Veteran Coleman Nee

Nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck.

Details: Written by John-Michael Lawrence; Published: 18 October 2025

36 Governor races, mid-term races, local elections, judges, mayors, city councils.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 September 2025

Pastor E.D. Mondainé

On Monday August 25 2025, Portland Oregon lost one of our most unique and powerful voices for justice, and, for many of us, a steadfast companion through hard times as well as joyful moments.

Charlene Crowell

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 21 August 2025

Charlene Crowell

Black student borrowers most likely to struggle with payments

Details: Written by Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick; Published: 17 June 2025

Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick is a veteran journalist and media strategist whose career spans 17 years as a television reporter and a lifelong commitment to public communication, education, and civil rights.

Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick brings attention to the fact that Big Tech corporations like Google and Facebook are using AI to scrape local news content and sell advertising on their platforms, completely bypassing local news sites like The Skanner or Portland Observer

Details: Written by Jen Laws, President and CEO of Community Access National Network; Published: 13 May 2025

Jen Laws, President and CEO of Community Access National Network

As it exists today, 340B too often serves institutional financial gain rather than directly benefiting patients, leaving patients to ask “What about me?”