Month: July 2025

Although I wrote an article about this several years ago, not much has changed—in fact, things havegrown exponentially worse in the era of Trump. Yet, despite systemic obstacles, it’s remarkable that Black people in Oregon have managed not only to survive but, in some cases, to thrive. This progress has come not because of political … Read more

What’s encouraging about the recent actions of the City Council is that when confronted with the truth and facts of the circumstances, they leaned toward right thinking and justice. In truth, it’s remarkable when twelve individuals can reach consensus on anything. Thanks to Portland’s new form of government—and the containment of the often arrogant power … Read more