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On the Anniversary of George Floyd`s Death

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "One year ago, we witnessed an unconscionable act of police violence. The murder of George Floyd compelled a worldwide reckoning over race and social injustice.

"It conclusively demonstrated... that Black people, in particular Black men, are disproportionately the victims of police brutality..."

Why Riot? Toward a Typology of Social Unrest

What is the difference between a riot and a protest?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In the US, of course, rioters breached all security and overran the US Capitol on 6 January this year.

In what must be a delicious irony to Venezuelan autocrat Nicolas Maduro—whose country exploded with riots against his leadership, got his chance to issue a public statement of great concern that the US was experiencing riots.

After the Cease-fire: Peace or War?

A summary of the realities of the aftermath of the attacks in the Middle East, how it will likely affect the US, Israel, and Palestine.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - U.N. Secretary General António Guterres urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to go “beyond the restoration of calm to start a serious dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict.” Noble idea, but don’t expect anything of the sort.

Both sides claimed victory, and both sides are far more likely to pick up where they left off than forge a new path to a just peace.

Oregon House Adds Civics Education to Oregon High School Curriculum

Senate Bill 513 A requires that Oregon high school students receive one half-credit in civics education prior to graduation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - “SB 513 A ... will open the door to a larger more strategic investment in lifelong public service experiences and community-based opportunities for learning how to improve a neighborhood, a school, a community, and a nation,” said Rep. Paul Evans.

SB 513 A passed with unanimous support and now heads to the Governor’s desk.

The Image of Victory

This war made both Netanyahu and Hamas stronger.

(LONDON) - If winning a military battle is defined by the accomplishment of one’s military objectives, then Hamas won the current round of violence with its very first ballistic barrage on Jerusalem ten days ago.

Israel, on the other hand, won’t win, can’t win and doesn’t even dream of winning. Like in recent ‘rounds’, all Israel hopes to achieve is an ‘image of victory.’

Will the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire hold?

Will the cease-fire hold? Maybe.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The latest conflict between Israel and Hamas started on May 10 and ended with a cease-fire eleven days later.

The pundits say “maybe” pointing to the 2014 conflict between the two where it took nine truces before that conflict finally ended after 51 days. Signs are that this cease-fire may hold.

7 Main Reasons Behind Water Problem in Basement

A little TLC can keep your basement dry year-round.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Are you wondering how water keeps finding a way into your basement? It's time to see the root causes of basement flooding alongside some practical solutions.

Who has the President`s Ear?

As we face the future, nothing presents a greater danger than the threat of nuclear war.

(PORTLAND, Ore. / PeaceVoice) - Each Spring our country funds its priorities for the coming year.

This annual process gives us the opportunity for renewal as we address our critical needs.

How to Choose the Right SEO Agency

Know your business objectives and your desired outcomes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are hundreds, if not thousands, of SEO firms available today. And each of them is useful in some way. As a result, your question should be, "How do I choose an SEO agency that's right for me?".

First and foremost, why do you need the services of an SEO agency?

Israel`s Ongoing Crimes Against Humanity

Seven simple talking points:

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - Here is some "need to know" information so you may better understand how the Israel-Palestine situation has evolved to the human rights disaster that it is today, and why it is so difficult make change occur.

Palestine was colonized and replaced by a colonial settler state called “Israel”. The ideas was simply to take a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious country and transform it to a "Jewish state".