As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas next week, the Palestinian Christians who live in Bethlehem, the believed birthplace of Jesus, face a special set of challenges.
KBOO spoke with Father Jamal Khader, the Dean of Arts at Bethlehem University, for more on the issues faced by Palestinian Christians:
KBOO reporter Jennifer Kemp spoke to ACLU's Becky Strauss about ACT network members trying bring an end to ICE holds in Multnomah County jails on December 19th 2012. ICE holds, requests from federal immigration departments to hold immigrants in jail until they are deported, wreak havok on immigrant communities. With the threat of ICE holds always present, community members are much less likely to interact with police for any reason. Strauss discusses the affects of ICE holds on immigrant communities and the juridistiction of ICE holds.
KBOO News Director Jenka Soderberg speaks with Oregon Senator in the US Congress Jeff Merkley on the issues of 'talking filibusters', the fiscal cliff and U.S. aid to Israel.
Close to a thousand activists opposing coal exports turned out at a public hearing in Spokane yesterday to voice concerns to the Army Corps of Engineers.