The natural hair movement is one of great force and, for some, is not a choice but their reality. Unfortunately, companies and schools have not caught up with this embrace. …
Television is queer
The future of television is full of gays. Media representation of queer bodies is at an all-time high, and it shows no signs of stopping. According to GLAAD’s annual report,…
Caring for likes
Recording yourself giving money to the homeless or going to a protest and taking selfies is not activism—it’s a performance—and it’s toxifying our lives. Activism consists of efforts to dismantle…
Not suitable for viewing
The constant exposure to violent content through social media has led to desensitization among the youth. Acts of violence are widely shared on various social media platforms at a constant…
Anti-vaxxers and the 1%
Anti-vaxxers consists mainly of wealthy individuals who should honestly know better. The decision to not vaccinate your child—for either personal qualms or medical doubts—assigns you the label of an “anti-vaxxer.”…
5 reasons BuzzFeed totally sucks
The inner workings behind BuzzFeed’s rapidly produced content that secures their viral status is far from a well-oiled machine. The love for BuzzFeed is not small. From young kids to…
To pay or not to pay
Loan companies, regardless of the type—no-interest, small-scale loan programs like Afterpay and Affirm—are still sharks. Credit cards and small-scale loans are nothing new. Afterpay and Affirm, however, are newer, friendlier…
Not enough people of color going into mental health professions
Mental health professionals are rarely POC, and the conversation surrounding this issue is the result of deeply embedded stigmatization in the community. Mental health services are an essential part of…
A clean Portland
Organizations are forming or revising their agenda to cater more to the environment, and environmental preservation policies and general beautification efforts are in place to clean up the city. Some…
Houselessness on the rise
Portland is a booming city with the job market and population on the rise. Despite this, the state of houselessness in Portland is one of the most visible issues in…
Abortion is not political
Abortion is not a political issue. It is not something to be discussed, banned, voted on or debated by politicians. What we choose to do with our bodies is not…