Portlanders gathered in front of the Justice Center and federal courthouse for the 51st consecutive day of protests against racism and police brutality on July 18. Portland City Commissioner…
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July 13 Johannesburg, South Africa: Zindziswa Mandela, the daughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, died at the age of 59 in a hospital in Johannesburg. While the cause of…
As federal law enforcement occupies Portland, protests regain momentum
Protesters filled 3rd Avenue between Southwest Main and Madison for a candlelight vigil and multiple speakers addressed the crowd on the steps leading to a boarded-up Multnomah County Justice Center…
Brazilian president contracts COVID-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID-19 on July 7, after months of dismissing the virus as a “little flu” while his country’s death toll of nearly 68,000 rose…
US sanctions Chinese officials for abuses against Muslim minorities
The United States imposed sanctions against top Chinese officials on July 9, accusing them of violating the human rights of minority Muslims. The sanctions further increase tensions between China…
Hill to Hall July 6–10
July 6: Interstate-5 Rose Quarter Expansion Project ordered to halt by City Council The Portland City Council stated in a letter to the city’s bureau directors Monday the I-5…
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July 7 Baqershahr, Iran: A factory explosion caused by “human error” left two dead and three injured in Iran, according to Voice of America. The Sepahan Boresh factory, located south…
Canada resumes arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Canada is reopening arms exports to Saudi Arabia, moving forward in a controversial deal to sell 14 billion Canadian dollars of military technology—mostly armored vehicles—to the Saudi government. According…
PSU community remembers Jason Washington
Jason Washington was shot and killed by two Portland State police officers on the university’s campus on June 29, 2018. Last Monday, on the two-year anniversary of his death, hundreds…
Hill to Hall June 29–July 6
June 30: Oregon extends coronavirus emergency proclamation Oregon Governor Kate Brown has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 60 days. The state of emergency declaration is the legal…
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June 29 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Popular musician, activist and former political prisoner Hachalu Hundessa was shot and killed in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa. “I express my deep condolences…