The discrimination administration has struck again, this time targeting transgender and LGBTQ+ rights. A memo leaked by The New York Times reported the Trump administration may be trying to limit…
Hill to Hall: Oct. 21–26
Oct. 21: Oregon leaders pledge to uphold transgender protections Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives Tina Kotek, D–Portland, and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D–Ore., came out in support of…
This Week Around the World: Oct. 21–28
Oct. 21 Jordan: King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a statement declaring the country would reclaim two agricultural areas, al-Ghumar and al-Baqura, which are currently being maintained by Israeli farmers…
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…
PC balancing Act
Political correctness is under scrutiny. What’s okay to say and what isn’t? Currently, there is debate over what constitutes as offensive. Political correctness–when used well–fosters a progressively inclusive environment that…
Hill to Hall Aug 13 – Aug 21
Aug 20 – Video reveals Antifa attacked American flag-wielding counterprotester In a video recorded and released by Mike Bivins, a freelance journalist and Portland local, members of the anti-fascist group…
Hill to Hall: July 30 – Aug 5
July 30 – Virginia congressional candidate’s campaign gets off on the wrong foot Denver Riggleman—a Republican congressional candidate for the state of Virginia—had his campaign called into question by his…
International students prepare for effects of travel ban
On June 26, 2018, the United States Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s travel ban in a 5-4 decision. The ban, originally put forth in 2017, restricts individuals from Iran,…
Portland art gallery under fire for violent Trump depiction
One Grand Gallery—a not-for-profit art gallery located on East Burnside in Portland—came under fire in the wake of an art exhibition, “Fuck You Mr. President.” The show featured contributions by…
Hill to Hall July 17– 28
July 17: Washington, D.C. to conduct cat census A coalition of Washington, D.C.–based groups have launched the D.C. Cat Count Project, which aims to determine the total number of cats…
Local ICE occupation hosts dance party, decapitates Trump effigy
Occupy ICE PDX held a “Day of Action Against ICE” rally outside of the Southwest Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Tuesday, July 17. The rally’s Facebook event page…