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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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Invisible Evidence

The complexities of a non-physical disability housing discrimination claim

News 7 years ago

Although protections like the Fair Housing Act can secure for tenants the right to a happy living situation, those protections are often not enough to … Continue reading →

The Fight For Fair Housing

The people striving to fix Oregon’s housing discrimination problem

News 7 years ago

Last month, I went on vacation to Seattle. My boyfriend and I decided to book an Airbnb, generally a cheaper option than a hotel. In … Continue reading →

Community Coalition Holds Vigil at Hayward Field

Community members oppose Hayward Field's demolition

BlogNews 7 years ago

The Save Hayward Magic coalition held a vigil and press conference today, June 19, in Powell Plaza at Hayward Field. A group of about 10 … Continue reading →

Families Belong Together Rally Brings Crowd to Kesey Square

More than 100 people gather to support immigrants on a weekday afternoon

BlogNews 7 years ago

Upwards of 100 people gathered in Kesey Square for the Families Belong Together rally Thursday, June 14. The rally, opposing the “cruel, inhumane and unjustified … Continue reading →

Youth vs. Climate Change

Our Children’s Trust will have its trial against federal government for its role in climate change

News 7 years ago

In 2015, 21 young plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, Juliana vs. U.S., asserting the federal government’s culpability in climate change. The trial … Continue reading →

Hayward Field Protester Arrested, Demolition Proceeds at Historic Site

East Grandstand supporters struggle to keep stadium alive

News 7 years ago

The wheels have been set in motion for the demolition of Hayward Field and the construction of a new facility, but historic Hayward Field and … Continue reading →

Preparation for Hayward Field’s Demolition Began Today

East Grandstand Supporters say they will continue to fight

BlogNews 7 years ago

The construction process for Hayward Field is slated to begin June 19, according to the UO’s Around the O news website, but workers were spotted … Continue reading →

LCC Instructor Accused of Alt-Right Ties

Social media screenshots from LCC’s sole philosophy instructor include re-posted memes and quotes with alt-right ideology

News 7 years ago

On May 28, a Twitter thread published screenshots some have denounced as sexist, racist and holding alt-right ideology from the public social media profiles of … Continue reading →

Agent Orange and Uncle Phil

Phil Knight’s right-hand man is mysterious but powerful

News 7 years ago

Nike co-founder Phil Knight often gets the credit, or the blame, for being the guiding force behind construction projects at the University of Oregon such … Continue reading →

Sasquatch Music Festival 2018

Photos from 2018's Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington

Music 7 years ago

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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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