The electric car market is booming in Oregon. Drivers in the state have ranked number two in the United States in EV sales for two years straight, tying in 2022…
Why is it so hard to pee in the city?
It’s easier to pee in Portland than most cities in the United States. But public restrooms still aren’t accessible to everyone—and the ones that are can hardly be considered dignified….
We need to rethink New Year’s resolutions
The way we think about New Year’s resolutions is making us miserable. Every year, millions of motivated people in the United States—about 44% of the population, according to a…
New houseless measures dehumanize in the name of compassion
Not much is more politicized than the rising number of people who are experiencing houselessness—particularly those who are considered unsheltered and living in tents. In the latest tri-county Point in…
We need to protect LGBTQ+ kids
The old adage “history repeats itself” all too often seems true. A case in point—in Berlin during the early part of the 20th century there was a vibrant explosion of…
Portland needs a community approach to trash management
For years it has been a common sight in Portland to see trash piling up in the streets. This is a serious health risk to the citizens of our city,…
We need to rethink our urban shopping spaces
Last summer, Portland State Vanguard’s Kat Leon wrote about the exciting transformation happening at the Lloyd Center shopping mall. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the cultural shift to online retail, which…
A quest for leadership
It is obvious Portland State’s last president was not right for PSU. A change was necessary, and now we are on the search for the next official to lead our…
What’s fair is fare
For years many have been required to pay for transit when living in Portland. Yet some cannot afford to ride TriMet’s MAX light rail, bus or streetcar. Many of us…
Philanthropy is a PR mirage
Philanthropy is a scam. The idea is inherently based on inequality. When an individual, corporation or one of their foundations donates money to benefit the welfare of the less fortunate,…
Jo Ann Hardesty is the only politician in Portland that I trust
I know, I know—we are all getting sick and tired of the election talk. Election season has been in full swing and seems to grow longer each cycle as more…