From the signs carried by marchers to the name of the event, the statement was simple, yet weighty—”Black Lives Matter.” On Saturday, more than 200 people marched through Bend in solidarity with protestors in cities across the nation, including Washington, D.C. The demonstration, organized by local faith leaders, came about in response to the national […]
Ferguson
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Letters 11/25-12/2
IN REPLY TO “CONNECTING THE DOTS” (11/26) Thank you for the article about our new huts. I am not sure how it was missed, but the other person at our meeting was Jonas Tarlen, Founder and my business partner in Three Sisters Backcountry. Without his tireless efforts our current huts and our new additions would […]
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Social Justice Center Plans Ferguson Solidarity Vigil
The Central Oregon Social Justice Center will hold a vigil in solidarity with Ferguson, Mo., at 4 pm Friday at the corner of Wall Street and Newport Avenue (the “Peace Corner”). In an email to members and supporters, SJC Coordinator Bruce Morris said that the timing of the protest happening across the country in response […]
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What in the World: Marriage equality sweeps nation, a sing-in for Mike Brown, and the return of Twin Peaks
MARRIAGE EQUALITY: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to weigh in on same-sex marriage cases in five states, effectively upholding the prior decisions by appeals courts to remove bans on marriage for gay and lesbian couples. As a result, 24 U.S. states now have equal marriage rights for LGBT people, and that number will likely increase to […]