Candace Avalos, coordinator of student government and Greek life advisor of Portland State University, announced her campaign for a seat on the Portland City Council on Aug. 1. Avalos—who has…
Dozen arrested at Jewish Voice for Peace PSU protest outside ICE facility
Around a dozen organizers were arrested Aug. 2 at a protest outside the ICE facility in Southwest Portland—two of which were members of the organizing group Jewish Voice for Peace…
Portland’s Liberation protests for second weekend in a row outside of Mayor’s home
Protesters gathered in front of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s house on July 27 for the second weekend in a row to criticize his reaction to the protests and altercations that…
Hill to Hall July 31–Aug. 1
July 31: Pedestrian fatalities increase in Portland’s older populations Approximately 12% of Portland’s population is made up of people 65 years and older, and according to a report by the…
Portlanders rally against U.S. war and sanctions in Iran, Venezuela
Over 100 people gathered July 28 on the south waterfront in protest of wars and sanctions put on foreign countries by the United States, with specific focus on Iran and…
Hill to Hall July 23–25
July 23: President Trump proposes changes to food stamp eligibility Trump’s announcement of a potential federal rule change—which could cause 3.1 million people to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Benefit walk to support refugees and immigrants in NE Portland draws thousands
Multiple organizations and thousands of attendees held a community benefit walk on July 21 in Northeast Portland to show support and solidarity for refugees and immigrants living in Portland and…
Hill to Hall July 15–19
July 15 Oregon GOP files recall against Gov. Brown Due to a number of laws Governor Kate Brown passed in the 2019 legislative session, Chairman Bill Currier of the Oregon…
PSU Foundation raises $43 million to support students, programs
The Portland State Foundation raised a total of $43 million for the 2018–19 fiscal year, which helps support PSU programs, student scholarships and awards. PSU Interim President Stephen Percy stated…
Lights for Liberty Protest Demands Closure of Detention Camps, Abolition of ICE
Hundreds of people gathered in multiple areas on July 12 across Portland to protest inhumane conditions faced by immigrants and refugees at United States immigration detention centers. The evening protests…
Portland’s Resistance rallies for better police contract
Portland’s Resistance hosted a rally for a “fair police contract” on July 11 featuring a series of speakers who shared their experiences with police and stories of police violence against…