Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission

Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission process and addressed attendee questions. This independent body is convened by the City Council every 10 years to review and recommend amendments to the City of Portland Charter.

For more information on the Charter Commission's work, visit here.

Published on Jun 26, 2016.

An interview with David Daley, Editor-in-Chief at

Published on Jun 26, 2016.

An interview with David Daley, Editor-in-Chief at Salon and author of "Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy."

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, is a control system designed to

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, is a control system designed to authenticate diamond provenance. Founded to end the trade of "blood diamonds" that funded conflicts in the late 1990s, it now includes over 49 members (including the European Community). These members adhere to strict regulations to verifiably track the legitimate origin of each diamond.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on setting standards and certification. Its Chain-of-Custody Certification for precious metals supports ethical initiatives, providing benefits to members and stakeholders.

Gerrymandering, a term often associated with government and politics, fundamentally concerns fairness. It occurs when one political party manipulates district borders to gain an electoral

Gerrymandering, a term often associated with government and politics, fundamentally concerns fairness. It occurs when one political party manipulates district borders to gain an electoral advantage over the opposition.

For a clear explanation, AJ+ provided insights on this topic, originally published on October 28, 2014. This content is © 2014 Al Jazeera Media Network.

David Suzuki is spearheading a major initiative to secure the right to a healthy environment in Canada. While over 110 nations worldwide recognize this fundamental right, Canada currently does

David Suzuki is spearheading a major initiative to secure the right to a healthy environment in Canada. While over 110 nations worldwide recognize this fundamental right, Canada currently does not.

This campaign seeks to change that. Join the movement and help ensure all Canadians have the right to a healthy environment: http://www.bluedot.ca/join-us.

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every thoughtful person to try to do some public good."

Clinton warned of an "unsustainable path to the future," citing widespread "inequality and unsustainability." He concluded by advising, "If you want to serve you must begin with the stories." This address was published on May 2, 2013.

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed U.S. Constitutional amendment designed to guarantee equal rights for women. For further information, consult resources like the