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,…
Do we finally agree that health care is a human right?
Affordable health care is a necessity, but not everybody can afford it. This needs to change because as human beings we all deserve to have access to services that will…
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…
Tina Kotek doesn’t just tell us what we want to hear
The gubernatorial election on Nov. 8 is just six weeks away, and recent polls show the leading Republican candidate, Christine Drazan, holding a narrow lead over the Democrat nominee, Tina…
It’s time to build a bonfire
For years the world of women’s soccer has been rampant with sexual and verbul abuse. Harassment of any kind is unacceptable in the workplace, in sports and in our society…