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Justice for Janitors Day: Oregon Moves to Protect Vulnerable Workers
PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, labor organizations are honoring America's custodians with Justice for Janitors Day, a recognition of their struggle …
Oregon Law Protects Vulnerable Workers from Harassment
SALEM, Ore. – Months before the #MeToo movement gained steam, Oregon lawmakers passed legislation to protect women working in the shadows…
#MeToo Movement: Remaking the Workplace Legal Landscape?
PORTLAND, Ore. -- With a near daily flood of new accusations against harassers, is it possible the tide is turning against sexual harassment in the …
Justice Dept. Releases First-Ever Standards for Handling Rape Kits
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Justice Department has released a first-of-its-kind report detailing the best practices for handling sexual-assault kits…
Bill in Ore. House Fights Workplace Harassment, Assault
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill in the state House is looking to tackle a major issue in Oregon: sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Currently in …
Ore. Police Department Improves Sexual Assault Reporting
ASHLAND, Ore. – A police department in southern Oregon is handling sexual assault cases in a new way, focusing on giving options to victims…
West Coast Wall: Groups Want Assault-Weapons Ban, Calif. to Wash.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Advocacy groups, lawmakers, even the governor are calling for reform of Oregon's gun laws. The group Ceasefire Oregon, along with …
On Governor's Desk: Bills to Test Rape Kits, Lift Rape Statute of Limitations
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon's 2016 legislative session has ended, leaving a stack of bills on Gov. Kate Brown's desk to be signed into law. Two of those …
Oregon Ranks High for Animal Protection Laws
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon is a "top dog" for animal protection but could be doing better, according to a report that summarizes the 2015 animal welfare …
New Online Help for Crime Survivors, Friends and Family
PORTLAND, Ore. - Getting through the holidays comes with special challenges for people who have been crime victims, and there's a new, Oregon-based …
Progress Report for Oregon Children Notes Lack of Progress
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Progress Report for Oregon Children released today notes a lack of progress on issues connected to a child's success in life…
Firsthand Stories of Homelessness Shared in Salem
SALEM, Ore. - Today is Housing Opportunity Lobby Day at the Oregon Legislature. Advocates for affordable housing are making their case for an …