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Watch the Video of the Forum with Candidates for the Portland School Board. Click on the arrow below to hear school board candidates answer questions about district issues and why they are running. Note that the timer is shown on wide shots, along with the moderator and the seven candidates. Read more
The May 18 Special Election features candidates for school boards and special districts in Multnomah County. Election Information is on VOTE411.org and on the May School Board & Special Election page on this website. We add more information as soon as it is available. To vote in this election, you Read more
We are excited and proud to present our new study of the Portland Police Bureau: Oversight and Accountability. For decades, Portlanders have responded to police violence by demanding reforms and better oversight. This study describes both the problems encountered and the progress made. A major section lists the “Opportunities for Read more
This video explains what’s being done now in Oregon to address our climate crisis. An expert panel discusses ways to reduce carbon emissions, while also providing jobs and improving the environment. The speakers represent the Portland Clean Energy Fund, Verde, Oregon Business for Climate, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Read more
Our March 2021 Panel Discussion What can we do here and now to reduce the threat of climate change? In March, the Portland LWV recorded an online panel discussion with local and state experts. Our speakers work for organizations that are addressing the climate emergency and environmental justice in Oregon. Read more