January 19, 2007 Street Roots article Strengthening Venezuela's Democracy In a healthy democracy the people are free to vote, organize, question and petition their government. The Bush administration emphasizes that free markets are the only way to achieve democracy and freedom. Venezuela is a threat to U.S. interests because it directly challenges the development model based on capitalism and free markets as set forth by neoliberalism.By Alejandro Queral
July 2006 Portland Alliance article A community look at racial profiling in Portland The NW Constitutional Rights Center works with the community to hold the police accountable. By Alejandro Queral [ Archived Article on NWCRC site ]
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Police caught in middle as protesters and furrier scrap Every Saturday, anti-fur protesters show up. Nearly every Saturday, furriers Gregg and Linda Schumacher call the police. [ Archived Article on NWCRC site ]
Thursday, March 21, 2006 Delays keep cop reports off-line Slow-coming computer program curbs public review of use of force ... said Alejandro Queral, director of the Northwest Constitutional Rights Center. “This is not the transparency the Portland police have promised their citizens.” [ Archived Article on NWCRC site ]
Monday, March 13, 2006 Press Release Re: Greenscare Forum Series: Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 7 pm, Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 7 pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 7 pm. Portland, OR - In response to the recent indictments and arrests of individuals accused of engaging in "domestic terrorism" - specifically arson and conspiracy to commit arson - on March 22, the National Lawyers Guild - Portland Chapter, the Northwest Constitutional Rights Center and the First Unitarian Church of Portland will launch a discussion series titled "But, is this really Terrorism? An ongoing forum about the impact of the 'War on Terror' on dissent in the United States." This series will provide the public an opportunity to dig deeper into the Bush Administration's policies and their ramifications.
Thursday, March 9, 2006 Fur Fighters: The Portland Mercury - Portland,OR,USA ... The civil liberties watchdogs at Portland's Northwest Constitutional Rights Center are currently reviewing footage of the incident—the disturbing video backs ... [ Archived Article on NWCRC site ]
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Press Release re: 4/4/2006 Arrests at Fur Protest Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Northwest Constitutional Right Center released the following statement today following the violent arrests of two animal rights protestors by officers of the Portland Police Bureau on Saturday, March 4, 2006.
Thursday, May 19, 2005 Latest protester settlements cost city $545,000. The city of Portland will pay $545,000 in attorneys' fees arising from two lawsuits alleging police misconduct during protests in 2002 and 2003.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Demonstrations' final bill written: $545,000 for protesters' attorneys The Portland Police Bureau's mishandling of three demonstrations in 2002 and 2003 will cost city taxpayers more than $1 million.
Press Release 12/2/04: The City of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau Concedes Defeat
Tuesday, November 30, 2004 Suit by protesters costs city $300,000. The City Council is set to OK a settlement with 12 people who claim police violated their rights. The city of Portland is poised to pay a $300,000 settlement to 12 people who claimed police used excessive force against them during the protest of President Bush's visit to Portland in August 2002 or two antiwar marches in March 2003.
Thursday, December 02, 2004 Plaintiffs unhappy police tactics kept. Some are upset that Portland and the police bureau haven't restricted use of pepper spray or munitions in controlling crowds. Most of the plaintiffs who accused the Portland police of using excessive force during protests against President Bush and the Iraq war hailed the $300,000 settlement reached with the city Wednesday as a victory for Portland's activist community.
This article has, in my opinion, an award winning photo: 
2003.08.15 01:45 Sit-Lie In at City Hall Growing Rapidly A Sit-In protest at City Hall that began at 12pm Friday is growing rapidly...