John Eder is a Green Independent, a former Representative for the West End (2002-2006), a politician, a marijuana activist, and now a School Board member. On November 5th, Eder defeated Gene... Read more
Who knows why people vote the way they do. There are countless potential reasons for every ballot box decision. Patterns can be recognized. There are always surprises. But, your guess is as... Read more
Different Definitions of Racism Create Barriers of Understanding Between Law Enforcement and Community
A couple of months ago there was meeting put on by our local NAACP chapter at the Portland Public Library to respond to the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri, where a white police officer shot to... Read more