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@OregonAlliance: @MomsDemand Marge Easley of @LWVofOregon testifies: A multifaceted approach is the best way to save lives. The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges passage of HB2005, HB2006 and HB 2007.

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Panelists for our April 4 webinar on mental and behavioral health, housing and homelessness: Rachael Duke, ED, Community Partners for Affordable Housing Jill Kahnert, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Scott Kerman, ED, Blanchet House Jason Renaud, Mental Health Assn of PDX https://t.co/m1urL3rnNc

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Today - The Police Accountability Commission will host a community forum from 1-3 at Concourse Coffee. Tell the Commissioners what you want to see out of the new community police oversight board. https://t.co/qAAyelAZKP

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Our next election is the May 16, 2023 School Board and Special Election. We will have lots of nonpartisan information for voters on this website in April, before voters receive their ballots. If you are not yet registered to vote, the last day to register for this election is Tuesday, April 25.

Find links here to the video and podcast of our February 8 Zoom Webinar, Progress & Challenges for Portland Police and Policing Alternatives.

View or listen to the recordings of our Zoom Webinar, Election Debrief: What’s next? See more information in the article on the homepage of this website here.

Recording of “Gun Safety, Responsible Use & Policy – Zoom webinar” is available now. Learn about measures to prevent gun violence and injuries and ensure safety in our schools and neighborhoods.

The videos of the 2021-22 Panel Discussions on the International Climate Change Change Conference (COP26), the Portland Charter Review Interim Report, and on Immigration and Refugee Resettlement are now posted on our YouTube channel. We also have a 7-minute video about Teaching High School Civics with the Case Method made after our October event. It is posted here. We also have podcasts of all these programs.

Read our Recent Testimony page for a short summary of our recent letter to Portland Police Chief Lovell and our testimony to the OR Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment.