What is the hardest thing to stand up for in today's society?

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Permalink Reply by Jordan Moeny on July 23, 2009 at 2:26pm

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Jo Ann Bowman on August 7, 2009 at 2:49pm

I think one of the hardest things to stand up for is a racially just society. People don't want to talk about it, and most don't want to see their role in eliminating racism. Since the election of President Obama, many think we are in a 'post-racial society.' Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. With the release of The Urban League of Portland's State of Black Oregon Report last week, we can be certain that blacks are doing worse today than they were in the prior report ... written seventeen years ago.

Whether you look at education, healthcare outcomes in medical treatment, incarceration rates, or employment opportunities, black Oregonians have not shared equitably in the social and economic opportunities in our community.

Now is not the time to shy away from race relations, but to work together for a racially just Oregon. This will require all of us taking a stand to create a racially-inclusive community that provides opportunity for all.

The State of Black Oregon report is attached.

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• UrbanLeague-bookFINAL.pdf, 4.7 MB

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Permalink Reply by Andrew M. Potter on August 10, 2009 at 2:20pm

Fiscal conservatism, which is too often grouped together with social conservatism. I don't see why my economic opinions must be associated with theocratic social policies. Whatever happened to Barry Goldwater? Oh right, he died.

Basically, I mean this: Just because I supported John McCain, don't think I ever supported Sarah Palin.

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Permalink Reply by seth3 on August 10, 2009 at 8:56pm

Nah man, two of my grandma's are convinced he's the anti-christ AND a Muslim (not that it should matter if he were)...do you watch much TV? If you'd watched some of the more disreputable media outlets you might hear this tossed around.

Sean Hadley said:

Jordon,
I have never heard anyone say that the bible describes Obama as the Antichrist, nor have I ever heard of anyone saying that the Antichrist was Muslim. I have lived my entire life in the church...I don't know who you are talking to.

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Permalink Reply by seth3 on August 10, 2009 at 8:58pm

I heard someone on the BBC talking about this. It's like a taboo hear in America to talk about race in a frank way, regardless of which side you/re on--you're either a racist or you're "playing the race card."

Jo Ann Bowman said:

I think one of the hardest things to stand up for is a racially just society. People don't want to talk about it, and most don't want to see their role in eliminating racism. Since the election of President Obama, many think we are in a 'post-racial society.' Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. With the release of The Urban League of Portland's State of Black Oregon Report last week, we can be certain that blacks are doing worse today than they were in the prior report ... written seventeen years ago.

Whether you look at education, healthcare outcomes in medical treatment, incarceration rates, or employment opportunities, black Oregonians have not shared equitably in the social and economic opportunities in our community.

Now is not the time to shy away from race relations, but to work together for a racially just Oregon. This will require all of us taking a stand to create a racially-inclusive community that provides opportunity for all.

The State of Black Oregon report is attached.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Heath on November 5, 2009 at 3:28pm

it is hard to stand up when you are in a place that it is bad to be gay. but in a large city it is a lot easy for gay people.

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Permalink Reply by Jo Ann Bowman on November 5, 2009 at 3:33pm

Hi Aaron,

You are right. Not only is it hard to stand up when you are in a small community as a gay person. Sometimes its less about standing up and more about staying safe. Hopefully in your community there are trusted friends, family and supporters who will support you no matter what. That is what we all hope to find no matter where we live.

Jo Ann

Aaron Heath said:

it is hard to stand up when you are in a place that it is bad to be gay. but in a large city it is a lot easy for gay people.

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Permalink Reply by Jenna Albert on November 16, 2009 at 4:28pm

Indeed. However, standing up can be hard no matter where you are.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Heath on November 20, 2009 at 1:56am

i have not many friends but my family is very helpful. i am in a new city and am learning my way around. there are many places for me my? kind to go. it is a good place here.

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Permalink Reply by Jenna Albert on November 20, 2009 at 7:30pm

Where are you? In Oregon?

Aaron Heath said:

i have not many friends but my family is very helpful. i am in a new city and am learning my way around. there are many places for me my? kind to go. it is a good place here.

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