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…
Hill to Hall Feb. 12–14
Feb. 12: Salem High School’s bathroom policy supported by federal appeals court A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit on Feb. 12, which challenged a rural Oregon…
Addressing housing crisis at local town hall
All it takes to end houselessness is to get rid of one aircraft carrier, according to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib who represents Michigan’s 13th district. On Jan. 25, a packed Jefferson…
Decriminalizing houselessness
City council approves hiring first responders for houseless individuals The Portland City Council approved a new initiative to hire a team of first responders trained to work with houseless individuals…
Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Tuesday, Nov. 26 Art “Into Dust” One Grand Gallery Noon–6 p.m. Free Recent works by artist Corey Smith. Music Cautious Clay Wonder Ballroom 8:30 p.m. $18–20 R&B singer and…
Policy and personality loom over City Council candidate forum
Race Talks, Opportunities for Dialogue, a monthly series discussing topics associated with race and ethnicity in Oregon, held a forum for city council candidates Loretta Smith and JoAnn Hardesty on…