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OUR READERS Elders for Future GenerationStatement of Concern about Democracy and Global Warming As Elders for Future Generations, we express deep concern for the future of our planet, our co... Read more
By Victoria Pelletier Hi friends! My name is Victoria (but everyone calls me Tori) – I live in Parkside, I work in Racial Equity, and I’m running to be your District 2 City Council... Read more
We Need Public Funding for Cultured Meat Research
By Jon Hochschartner Jon Hochschartner is the author of a number of books about animal-rights history. He thinks the first two Strokes albums are pretty much perfect. Visit his website at Ho... Read more
Homeless Voices For Justice holds a vigil before the meeting: Monday, November 18 was an eventful night for Portland’s city hall, with officials hearing hours of testimony from the cit... 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
Aging in Place in the Greater West End SURVEY West End Community Action Network – Aging in Place (WECANAIP) is a small group of volunteers working to make sure our homes and our neighborhood... Read more
Letters to the Editor Support for Ben Chipman for the June 14th Primary Ben Chipman has my enthusiastic support to be our next state senator. There are many reasons why: he’s thoughtful; he... Read more
Letters to the Editor Support for Diane Russell in June 14 Primary Diane Russell wrote these words in 2012, “Do we believe that individuals should pull the ladder up from behind them, or do... Read more
A Reader’s Response to the potential closing of the India Street clinic by Lauren Besanko (Editor’s note) As the City Council debates the budget in April and May, an important issue th... Read more
The Rule of Nobody
READER OPINION The Rule of Nobody By Zack Barowitz Below, police from twelve law enforcement agencies deploy riot equipment and military-style tactics at racial justice demonstrations last J... Read more