In commemoration of Kristallnacht, German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a speech on Nov. 9 at the Neue Synagogue in Berlin where she offered a stern warning concerning the dangers of…
Political plurality
While the United States has multiple political parties beyond Democratic and Republican—such as the Libertarian and Green Parties—the political scene is dominated by a two-party system. However, that may not…
On RBG
Betsy West and Julie Cohen’s RBG is a documentary reflecting Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life. The film depicts a world that promotes the simultaneous possibility of human connection and graceful progress—a…
The man who can say (almost) anything
David Sedaris wants to give you two pieces of advice on public speaking: Keep to your time limit and don’t tell jokes about fisting. These and other nuggets of wisdom…
Events Calendar Nov. 27–Dec. 3
Tuesday Nov. 27 Art “Never Was A Thing” Elizabeth Leach Gallery 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Free Isaac Layman’s “photographic constructions” focus on immediate environments and will be on display at the…
This Week Around the World – Nov. 18–25:
Nov. 20 Kabul, Afghanistan: At least 55 people were killed and 94 wounded in a suicide bombing, which targeted a gathering of top Sunni religious leaders celebrating the birth of…
Downtown protest declared civil disturbance
Another day of rallies filled Portland’s downtown park blocks on Nov. 17, sparking conflicts between members of various right- and left-wing groups days after city council rejected a proposed ordinance…
Portlanders rally for transgender rights
LGBTQ+ advocacy group Won’t Be Erased PDX held a rally on Nov. 16 at Portland City Hall to protest an unreleased Trump administration memo proposing a strict definition of gender…
Global table
Christmas Borscht Czerwony Barszcz, is a traditional Polish soup dating back to the 1500s, but variations of the dish exist in other parts of Eastern Europe. The soup is one…
Shop to Support Local Sustainability
The best way to give this holiday season is by shopping eco-friendly and local. Lucky for us, Portland is a great place to find gifts that fit this bill. Between…
Campus, Portland police on leave after man pronounced dead at hospital
Four Portland State campus public safety officers and two Portland police officers are on administrative leave while an investigation is underway in the death of a man sent to the…