Opposition Leader of the National Assembly Juan Guaidó was sworn in as interim president following claims of a“fraudulent” election by Nicolás Maduro. Guaidó declared that he will remain president until…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 14–20:
Jan. 14–18 Zimbabwe: In response to a hike in fuel prices, protests began throughout Zimbabwe on Jan. 14 in what has been dubbed the “stay-at-home” protests, according to The Guardian….
Governor makes election day visit to PSU
With just hours until the polls closed on Nov. 6 for the 2018 midterm elections, Gov. Kate Brown paid a visit to Portland State to meet with students and ask…
Brazil’s polarizing runoff election
Amid a polarizing presidential campaign, Jair Bolsonaro, described as the “Brazilian Donald Trump,” won the Oct. 28 runoff election with 55.3 percent of the vote. The two candidates represented opposing…
Hill to Hall: Oct. 9 -13
Oct. 9: Independent gubernatorial candidate excluded from televised debates Patrick Starnes, the independent candidate for Oregon governor, was excluded from televised gubernatorial debates due to “limited broadcast time and his…
City Council candidates debate city charter, public safety and houselessness
Portland City Council candidates Jo Ann Hardesty and Loretta Smith faced off Oct. 5 in a debate hosted by the City Club of Portland in the Governor Ballroom of the…