Commentary

Details: Written by Therese Bottomly, Editor, The Oregonian; Published: 21 November 2022

Therese Bottomly, Editor, The Oregonian

The Oregonian commissioned a study of its history of racism, and published the report on Oct. 24, 2022. The Skanner is pleased to republish the apology written by the editor, Therese Bottomly. We hope other institutions will follow this example of looking inward, acknowledging any racism they find, and inviting the community to engage in helping them create new pathways of racial Justice.

Details: Written by Sisters of the Road; Published: 16 November 2022

Sisters of the Road staff member Sonja

Sisters of the Road share personal reflections of their staff after a town hall meeting at which people with lived experience of homelessness spoke

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 11 November 2022

Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending.

HBCU borrowers question little loan forgiveness, delays to financial security

Details: Written by Ben Jealous; Published: 10 November 2022

Ben Jealous

Opponents of affirmative action have been trying to destroy it for years. And now it looks like they just might get their chance.

Details: Written by Lawrence S. Wittner, Ph.D.; Published: 07 November 2022

Scholar, activist urges before casting your vote consider these recent findings

Details: Written by Sharon Gary-Smith, Stephen Green, and Marcus C. Mundy; Published: 31 October 2022

We are on the precipice of finally doing away with our outdated and broken city government.

Details: Written by Tom H. Hastings, PhD, coordinator of Conflict Resolution BA/BS degree programs and certificates at Portland State University; Published: 13 October 2022

Tom H. Hastings, PhD, coordinator of Conflict Resolution BA/BS degree programs and certificates at Portland State University

You are part of the upcoming decisions that will affect our lives right now and the lives of coming generations.

Details: Written by John E. Warren, PhD, Publisher; Published: 06 October 2022

The Black vote has an opportunity to determine the outcome of the November 8 general election. Let's not be the only people who don’t realize our strength.

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 26 September 2022

Oscar H. Blayton

A recent interview with Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas and an associate professor, reveals the inability of certain white Americans to share the benefits of our society