"Portlanders need to send a strong message that enough is enough," Lovell told reporters at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, according to KGW-TV in Portland. "This is not forwarding the goals that are going to lead to better outcomes for people of color. This movement is really powerful, but the violence has taken away from it. ... This is not what Portland is about. This is not what we need in our city." … [Read more...] about Portland police chief says riots not helping cause of racial justice: ‘Enough is enough’
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DHS fires back at ‘myths’ Portland violence decreased due to fewer federal agents
The department has repeatedly attempted to counter what it claims are misleading reports from media outlets about their presence in Portland. For example, a recent Washington Post headline read: "Calm returns to Portland as federal agents withdraw." Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler have also tweeted media stories indicating that violence decreased in response to federal changes. … [Read more...] about DHS fires back at ‘myths’ Portland violence decreased due to fewer federal agents
Jussie Smollett’s sister, Jurnee, says brother’s scandal has been ‘f–king painful’
Smollett was then charged with making a false report, but the charges would be subsequently dropped with little explanation from prosecutors. Months after the stunning announcement, a judge appointed Dan Webb, a former U.S. attorney, to look into why those charges were dropped. … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett’s sister, Jurnee, says brother’s scandal has been ‘f–king painful’
Ruth Marcus
Ruth Marcus nee Mikell, age 88. Beloved wife of Dr. David H. Marcus. Devoted mother of Dr. Martin (Debbie) Marcus, Ellen (Roy) Bernstein, Sharon (Dan) Katz and Dr. Michael Marcus. Loving bubbe of Sydney ( Ryan) Bloom, Sarah (Baruch) Schein, Molly (Yitzy) Kramer, Abigail Marcus, Isaac (Yael) Bernstein, Alyssa Marcus, Hannah Katz, Lily Katz and the late Samuel Bernstein. Proud great grandmother of Sammy, Baruch, Sammy and Leba. Cherished sister of June Alter and the late Annette Mikell. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the chapel service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sam Bernstein z'l Music Program at Ida Crown Jewish Academy, 8233 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076, www.icja.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com … [Read more...] about Ruth Marcus
