West End News commentators, op-eds, and more.
By Adam Marletta Author, Chris Hedges, in a recent column for Truthdig, calls Raoul Peck’s Academy Award-nominated film about James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro, “one of the finest documenta... Read more
Letter to the Editor Americold Not Acting Neighborly Americold’s request to alter zoning restrictions on the western waterfront should plunge ripples of concern through all Portland property... Read more
The War of Words What happens when the meme writers strike? by Sam Pelletier Negotiations Fail Salary negotiations drew to an abrupt end today when union leaders stormed out of a meeting wit... Read more
Yes We Can! A Strong Pesticide Ordinance for Portland by Bridget Chase In January, Portland’s Pesticide and Fertilizer task force resumed work on a draft pesticide reduction ordinance. The t... Read more
What’s the Matter with Calais? by Sam Pelletier After almost two months it’s probably not a bad dream. The birther dude from the Apprentice is going to be the president. While we... Read more
By Adam Marletta If there is any solace to be found in the coming administration of Donald Trump—small though it may be—it is in the fact that those who oppose him and all the hate, fear mon... Read more
by Adam Marletta Warning: This article quotes President-elect Trump directly. Language may be unsuitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. Twelve days after the 2016 presidential elec... Read more
RCV Rescues Maine Democracy. Sorta… Maybe… Perhaps…
A Whole New Day by Sam Pelletier When looking for good news, one needs look no further than the referendums passed this previous year. For example, we now have a minimum wage hooked to infla... Read more