I’ve heard it a thousand times by now, been reminded a billion times, and have heard it spoken in a disapproving tone more times than I can count: “Just listen…
Urban agriculture: The answer to farmland loss
It’s easy to see that Portland is changing. Never have I seen so many cranes and buildings under construction or so many cars jam packed onto the highway. Wait times…
Nestlé’s proposal in the Cascade Locks
Since moving to Portland five years ago, I’ve spent every summer hiking beautiful mountains, playing in the mud and rain, and swimming in the many natural lakes and rivers. It’s…
Oregon: the best place to be a woman
Women deserve control over their bodies and reproductive choices without laws imposing on them. For as long as I have been able to comprehend politics, I have heard the debate…
Raising the minimum wage won’t help anyone
“Let’s raise the minimum wage! These workers can’t support their families and need a higher wage!” The people chant. They’re right: People can’t support their families. It’s a tragedy that…
Sexual In-yo-hindos
The Great Portland Snow: A look back
Enough time has passed since the inclement weather earlier this month that we can look back and reflect on what exactly happened. The city of Portland was taken by surprise…
The existence of climate change
As a freshman in high school, I sat in a room full of quietly working students when someone finally broke the silence, turned to our teacher and asked, “What’s global…
The Dollar Awakens
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will go down in history as one of the biggest movies of all time, having grossed over $1.7 billion since its release last month. As…
Foundation
The troubling reality of pet pampering
I’ve lived with cats and dogs my whole life. Having an animal in my home has always been something I’ve truly treasured. No matter how terrible of a day I…