With Senator Rob Wagner stepping down from the Lake Oswego School District Board of Directors, Position 2 is currently vacant. This is a crucial opportunity for champions of justice and equity to continue pushing LOSD forward. Senator Wagner has been a strong voice and we cannot afford to lose any of that momentum. In many ways, our school system is the epicenter for the racism that fuels LO's "Lake No Negro" reputation and those most affected have little representation in po

Documenting history is an integral part of organizing work. In addition to creating a record of events, it creates further opportunities for people to engage with the issues and learn lessons for building a better future. Recent Lakeridge graduate Mya Gordon is no stranger to that work. As the founder of the Lakeridge Equity Council and a frequent RtR collaborator, she has been at the forefront of advocating on behalf of underserved and underrepresented communities in Lake Os

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been issues in Lake Oswego dating back to discriminatory exclusionary property ownership policies. Headlines in the past few years have shined a light on current racist incidents in our community, further contributing to the infamous nickname “Lake No Negro.” Fortunately, this has spurred a groundswell of advocacy and support among residents and elected officials to chart a more inclusive course for the future of our city. While the non-w