A shooter killed 50 people on March 15 in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Traditionally by Islamic practice, bodies are buried within 24 hours of their death. However, the…
White men can be terrorists too
It’s time to acknowledge and identify the repetitive profile of mass shooters in the United States Sandy Hook, Charleston, Las Vegas, Umpqua, Sutherland Springs, and so on. The emotional wounds…
After tragic shootings, CPSO outlines active shooter response
Since 59 concert-goers were killed and more than 500 were injured in a meticulously-prepared mass shooting on Oct. 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada, national attention on gun violence has peaked….
Deadliest mass shooting in Portland history fading from memory
If you’ve ever eaten at Pine Street Market, you’re dining near one of the most deadly tragedies in recent Portland history, and you would probably never know. Portland and the…
Orlando: A community tries to heal amid a divided national debate
On the early morning of June 12, Omar Mateen stormed Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida with a semi-automatic rifle and handgun. In the next three hours, he proceeded to slaughter…
Who really needs guns?
A false sense of danger is on the loose in Portland. Oregon Health and Sciences University and the Portland Water Bureau have both requested that they be allowed to arm officers and have authority to make arrests.