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…
Portland’s Best Food Carts
Portland has become known for its food cart scene. With such a saturated market, which are most worth your time? Portland has a formidable selection of food carts. Not only…
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…
Pride is a protest, not just a party
For some people, Pride is a fun gathering that creates an opportunity to “safely” enjoy an environment filled with people who are like you. This isn’t the case for everyone….
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…
Tech goliaths
Facebook and Apple, among other tech giants, are monopolizing the market without consumers even noticing. This silent and dangerous takeover threatens the growth of new and small businesses. Monopolies within…
The yeehaw agenda is Black
Country music may be dominated by white people, but it was created by and for the Black community. This particular genre of music is filled with white musicians who make…
Big corporations aren’t your friends
The rise of social media has changed the way corporations interact with their customers. Though they may brand themselves as relatable individuals that “get you” and bank off “shit-posting,” they…
Festival Failures
Festivals can’t be truly revolutionary until they make an effort to include the young adults they claim to target. As a young person, it can feel like every corner of…