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DOJ sends letter threatening Portland over sanctuary laws
The U.S. Department of Justice has set its sights on the city of Portland, again. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter dated Aug. 13 telling the city it has until Tuesday, Aug. 19 to respond with an outline of how it intends to comply with federal immigration enforcement, according to public records obtained…
The Pacific Northwest Multicultural Readers Series and Film Festival fills a gap in Portland’s creative scene
In the early 2000s, playwright August Wilson told his friend, actor and director Jerry Foster, about “Jitney,” a play Wilson had written more than two decades earlier. It follows the owner of an unlicensed cab company, Jim Becker, his staff and the return of Becker’s son from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Set…
With less assistance from federal and state sources, many turn to Portland nonprofits for food
Jennifer, a transgender woman and U.S. military veteran, came to Portland in June, after traveling coast-to-coast in search of safety and a fresh start. Here, she continues to work while she looks for stable housing. She has found a supportive community at Rose Haven — a Portland day shelter for women, children and gender non-conforming…
Culture
The Pacific Northwest Multicultural Readers Series and Film Festival fills a gap in Portland’s creative scene
In the early 2000s, playwright August Wilson told his friend, actor and director Jerry Foster, about “Jitney,” a play Wilson had written more than two decades earlier. It follows the owner of an unlicensed cab company, Jim Becker, his staff and the return of Becker’s son from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Set…
Vendor Profiles
Vendor profile | Older and wiser
Sylvanuis Stuckey greets me with a smile. “I’m grateful for a lot of things that’s done, that’s been happening in my life,” he said. Extroversion and a positive outlook are central for Stuckey, who wears floral designs that peek out of his ripped jeans and a bright yellow shirt. A Street Roots vendor for three…
