I like men and women. I do not rate it on a level of equality because I do not apply mathematics to love or sexual compatibility. It’s not that I…
Die poppe sal dans: Troubles mount for South Africa’s president
The economy and political future of South Africa remain uncertain as embattled South African president and African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma faces a looming no confidence vote in parliament that…
This weed around the world
Weed has become ever-present in the daily lives of Portlandians, and many states have relaxed restrictions or legalized recreational pot use. Advocates are fighting for the national legalization of marijuana…
Puff, puff, I’ll pass
The last few years have been paradigmatic in terms of legal and social attitudes toward recreational marijuana use, especially since a number of states, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado and California,…
Hoof it: cool little walks in our cool little town
OK, the snow’s melted and we are back to our rainy Portland weather. It’s time to buy some rain gear, get back outside and get active. Maybe you shudder at…
Tibetan Portlanders mark occupation with protest
Right now in Portland, protesting has become a way of life. The need to be heard and to really speak your mind has become a reality for many Portland State…
Modern country music meets the city
We Portlanders live in a particularly great city for starting up a band: Just grab a couple of long-time buddies, equip yourselves with some secondhand instruments from the local music shop…
‘Constructing identity’ on the Park Blocks
If you are inspired by issues surrounding personal identity—such as race, gender, and community—and if you have a free afternoon to bask in the beauty of unique and inner strength-based…
Kenyan refugee camp offers beleaguered Somalis refuge
The future of the lives of a quarter million Somali refugees, desperate to escape unfathomable living conditions in a country wrought with war and destitute poverty, is still in limbo…