Defund PPB

illustration of a gang of picket signs, one in the middle keeps focus as it says "The far reaching effects of police violence in America"

NewsOctober 2, 2020<October 2, 2020

The Far Reaching Effects of Police Violence Across America

by Sophie Meyers

Since its founding in 2013, Black Lives Matter protests have been shining a light on the inequitable treatment of marginalized communities in America. This…

Photograph of protesters in front of an American flag with BLM in black letters written on it.

OpinionSeptember 30, 2020<October 2, 2020

Abolish the Department of Homeland Security
The department is ripe for executive overreach, and it shows disregard for basic civil rights and liberties.

by Nick Gatlin

Federal officers have abducted protesters in Portland. OPB reported on July 15 the story of two protesters, Mark Pettibone and Conner O’Shea, who were…