Portland State University’s community has been pushing for widespread reforms. This struggle kicked into high gear at the outset of the latest bout of Israeli aggression towards Palestine, specifically the…
A conversation with Sarah Iannarone: post-election activism in Portland
Sarah Iannarone is a former Portland mayoral candidate and Portland State alum. Iannarone first ran for Portland mayor in 2016 as a progressive candidate. A political outsider, Iannarone had never…
A call for accountability
This year, Portland has been the center of much discussion and media attention regarding its Black Lives Matter protests and instances of police brutality upon attendants. Conservative outlets, such as…
Activists call for U.S., Oregon to sever ties with Israel after continued attacks on Gaza
Activists gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Nov. 23 to protest the United State’s involvement with Israel after Israel’s continuing attacks on Gaza. Members of the Democratic Socialists of America…
Activist celebrities take focus away from social issues
Scrolling through Twitter lately, Jane Fonda has been a recurring figure. Why? Her multiple arrests, of course. Celebrities can bring attention to important causes and lend much-needed activist energy, but…
Féminicides par compagnons ou ex
French activists fight rising tide of domestic violence The walls of Marseille, France are covered in posters decrying violence against women as part of Paris-based group Féminicides par compagnons ou…
Young people call for climate action
The Youth Climate Summit was the opening event for the three-day UN Climate Action Summit and came less than 24-hours after thousands of students from over 120 countries skipped school…
Local activists call for complete nuclear disarmament
Community members gathered on Aug. 6 to remember the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan 74 years ago and to shed light on the unequal effects of nuclear weapons on…
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…
Expanding Vanport’s Legacy
The Vanport Mosaic Festival hosted several public events of all different origins with the common goal of recalling forgotten voices via memory activism. From art exhibits to walking tours to…
50 years since Stonewall
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots, the Pan African commons and the Queer Resource Centers of both Portland State and Portland Community College held performances…