As a career multitasker and project juggler who loves the written word, I am always writing.
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Social Justice
🎧 The Andrew Sledd Story
A man mistakenly shot by police more than 30 years ago speaks out about his battle for justice and how he went from the streets of Chicago to a social justice advocate
PetSmart’s push to address looming veterinarian shortage, diversify industry
National pet supply chain embarks on mission to remove major hurdles and get more veterinary offices open across the country
How Candelen is improving the quality of childcare
A look at the Kith and Kin project and how it provides training and support for a vital piece of the childcare puzzle
Politics
🎧 The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hydroxychloroquine
Doctor of Pharmacology Amber Buhler takes us behind the hydroxycholroquine hype to explain where it came from, where it is working, the potential danger of using it and why it is an absolute necessity to keep testing
City officials back move to rename NW Portland street in honor of Darcelle XV
Busy street in Northwest Portland could soon be renamed in honor of legendary drag queen
🎧 Campaign 2020: Extremism and the Election
As news of a plot to kidnap and kill a sitting U.S. Governor in the weeks leading up to the election continues to make headlines, noted political scientist Joe Lowndes returns to talk about the threat extremist groups could pose to Election Day
Climate
Iconic ‘Ghost Tree’ at Bandon Dunes damaged in wind storm
Famous tree on Old Macdonald golf course may not survive storm damage
🎧 Climate in Crisis: Weather Extremism
Fire, ice, heat. Three distinct and deadly weather events in the Pacific Northwest that made headlines around the world. But, can we blame climate change, alone, for what happened?
🎧 Santiam Canyon Firestorm: 30 Hours in Hell
Three experts come together for an in-depth look at the factors that combined to turn the Beachie Creek fire into a fatal firestorm on Labor Day Monday, 2020.
Feature & Long-Form Reporting
🎧 Gone at Christmas: The Martin Family Mystery
In 1958 a well-known Portland family went on a drive one December Sunday in the Columbia River Gorge and never returned
🎧 The Andrew Sledd Story
A man mistakenly shot by police more than 30 years ago speaks out about his battle for justice and how he went from the streets of Chicago to a social justice advocate
Lasting lessons from a famous Thanksgiving dinner
How a cartoon character who premiered in the 1970s resonates today
Public Affairs
From ‘white by design’ to Black Lives Matter: A look at Oregon’s history with race
As protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd continue, an examination of 200 years of race, racism and protest in Portland
Tips to help teens cope with traumatic events
In a constant barrage of bad news, it is crucial for young minds to be prepared and be coached on how to cope with horrific headlines.
How Candelen is improving the quality of childcare
A look at the Kith and Kin project and how it provides training and support for a vital piece of the childcare puzzle
General News
Jeff Bezos fund backs UMOM to the tune of $5 million
Phoenix-based homeless advocacy organization received a large grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to help its mission
Clearing ‘The Zone’ addressed homelessness but didn’t end it
Homeless advocate weighs in on the effort to clean up a giant homeless encampment in Phoenix and what needs to happen next
Cookie season confidence boost for local Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus Pine Council’s Fast Pitch program gives scouts real-world practice in pitching to business leaders
Medicine
Tips to help teens cope with traumatic events
In a constant barrage of bad news, it is crucial for young minds to be prepared and be coached on how to cope with horrific headlines.
Systemic racism and the rise of syphilis
Oregon sees a spike in syphilis in newborns as access to prenatal care continues to be reduced
USAA aims to stem troubling tide of veteran suicide
3 veterans’ advocates talk about increases in veteran suicide and why the way we think and talk about veterans’ health needs to change