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LGBTQ+
Billie McBride-O’Neel is skating out of the shadows for trans youth
The Astoria, Oregon, resident transitioned in 1985 after a career as a professional figure skater. She stayed in the closet for four decades, until trans youth became increasingly threatened.
Think Out Loud
Street Soccer Portland aims to reduce barriers to playing soccer, especially for low-income youth
Street Soccer Portland aims to lower barriers to playing soccer, especially for low-income youth. We hear from the nonprofit's program director and its program coordinator about the impact it's having on and off the field.
Politics
More allegations of widespread sexual abuse at Oregon’s youth prison
More than 20 men have now come forward accusing Dr. Edward Gary Edwards of widespread abuse and top officials at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon, of ignoring the abuse and allowing it to continue.
Politics
More allegations at Oregon youth detention center paint a picture of systemic abuse
New allegations of MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility staff sexually abusing teens in custody are detailed in another lawsuit filed in a U.S. District Court last week.
Law and Justice
County juvenile department leaders call for increased transparency from Oregon Youth Authority to ‘rebuild trust’
An internal investigation from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services released earlier this month found that the Oregon Youth Authority, which is part of the state juvenile justice system, had a severe backlog of abuse reports.

Science & Environment
US Supreme Court declines to revive landmark climate suit brought by young Oregonians
The decision ends a decade-long fight led by 11 young Oregonians and 10 of their peers across the nation against the U.S. government over climate inaction.
Politics
Head of Oregon Youth Authority fired amid rising complaints of ignored abuse
The head of the Oregon Youth Authority was fired Wednesday.

Education
Central Oregon nonprofit acquires land for job training hub
Heart of Oregon provides training in childcare, forestry and construction, three of Central Oregon’s in-demand industries.
Oregon Youth Authority director placed on administrative leave
Oregon Youth Authority’s director Joe O’Leary has been placed on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into possible misconduct.

Young plaintiffs seek US Supreme Court’s help to bring their climate lawsuit to trial in Eugene
Attorneys for a group of young people suing the federal government over climate change have filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court in the hopes of keeping their lawsuit alive.