On Sunday, June 2, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., was denied access to a shelter facility for children in Brownsville, Texas, where Merkley said the children of refugees seeking asylum were…
Hill to the ‘hall Dec. 5-11
Franken, Franks, Conyers leave office Amid scandal, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, Michigan Rep. John Conyers and Arizona Rep. Trent Franks all resigned from their positions after increasingly loud calls to…
Despite Trumpfoolery, Congress must pass DREAMers Act
It’s been nearly three months since President Donald Trump announced he would repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This action lead to many protests but no progress. Contention is high…
From the Hill to the ‘hall: Oct. 17-23
Georgia State Representative’s ‘rhetorical’ remark sparks fervor Representative Betty Price (R-48) created a firestorm over remarks made at an investigative committee when she asked whether it was possible to quarantine…
Senators visit PSU to discuss Trump’s sexual assault agenda
Oregon’s top survivor-championing senators joined local activist Brenda Tracy in visiting the Portland State campus on Monday, Oct. 9 to talk about sexual violence prevention and education. Sen. Ron Wyden…
From the hill to the hall
Seattle mayoral race gaffe Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan, currently running for Seattle mayor, tripped over her words during a skit at the Stranger/Washington Bus Candidate Survivor event. Durkan, playing…
Tax March PDX 2017
Tax March PDX organized a rally demanding President Trump release his latest tax returns at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at Terry Schrunk Plaza as part of a nationwide…
Tax Marchers demand Trump reveal tax returns
Tax March PDX organized a rally demanding President Trump release his latest tax returns at the Terry Schrunk Plaza at 1 p.m. on April 15 as part of a nationwide…