West End News commentators, op-eds, and 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
There is good news and bad news on the effort to raise the minimum wage in Portland. The good news is that Portland Mayor Michael Brennan has commissioned a working group to explore the poss... Read more
The concrete plaza in the heart of Portland’s Art District has been scheduled for a facelift for almost a decade. The dust has settled after the June vote on the parks initiative. Many saw t... Read more
If Elizabeth Warren Runs, So What? – Asher Platts, Guest Commentator
I’m not interested in Elizabeth Warren’s unlikely run for President. Why? She has said she won’t, and that if she does, it will be on a Clinton/Warren ticket. Elizabeth Warren isn’t actually... Read more