Voices from the Edge looks back at 2012

School shootings. Record campaign spending. Department of Justice investigation of Portland police. The past 12 months have been filled with stories that have affected our families, our communities and our nations for good and ill. This week, Jo Ann and Dave will look back at 2012's best and worst moments. Join us with your own stories of what moved you the past year.

Theresa Mitchell hosts a special hour-long, end-of-the-year Presswatch: News You're Not Supposed to Know.

Portland native Mitchell S. Jackson reads from his new book Oversoul: Stories and Essays, a collection of semi-autobiographical short stories and essays. Jackson is now a professor at NYU, but his book explores growing up black in Portland. Later he speaks about his life and work with KBOO's Paul Roland. Jackson’s work examines the conflicts that arise in those who have seen their dreams beaten back, who realize the smallest of victories, and who still believe in redemption. (Produced by Jennifer Kemp)

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