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The Oregonian reckons with its racist past, issuing apology
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Editor Therese Bottomly admitted that the paper, for decades after its founding in 1850, promoted racist and xenophobic views. A new investigate report by Rob Davis, "Publishing Prejudice," delves into the story of the paper's founder, Henry Pittock, and how he used his publication to promote racial division and violence.
Read the full investigative report here: https://projects.oregonlive.com/publishing-prejudice/
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