

News
The (journalism) kids are alright
Xocjhil Lino Aiello wrote a story for Roosevelt High’s school newspaper Oct. 29 about the threat federal immigration raids pose to Portland students. The story provided tips for what students should do when confronted by federal agents. More than a front-page story, it was the front page story — covering the entire page. Then editors…
Is ending ‘unsheltered homelessness’ different from hiding it?
For the last month, Christina Smith has been in a lot of pain. Each day, she has to pack up everything she owns from a spot just outside Portland city limits, where she pitches a tent. After packing up, she strains to lug all her possessions onto the MAX and into the city center to…
Housing
Is ending ‘unsheltered homelessness’ different from hiding it?
For the last month, Christina Smith has been in a lot of pain. Each day, she has to pack up everything she owns from a spot just outside Portland city limits, where she pitches a tent. After packing up, she strains to lug all her possessions onto the MAX and into the city center to…
Opinion
Last Month in Oregon Labor | The myth of unskilled labor
As Starbucks baristas across the nation are striking for a union contract, social media platforms are rife with discourse debating whether jobs that pay below a living wage should pay more, citing a longstanding myth that such labor is “unskilled.” “Last month in Oregon labor” is a monthly installment by Aurora Biggers covering all things…






