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Multnomah County unanimously passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza on March 7. Demonstrators gathered outside the Multnomah County building early Thursday morning, demanding elected officials call for a permanent and immediate ceasefire and acknowledge the impacts Israel’s military campaign has had on Palestinian-Americans living in the…
Understanding women’s unique experiences in homelessness and poverty
Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of intimate partner violence. Alana’s friends warned her when she moved from Salem to Portland with her boyfriend. The couple had been living with a friend who asked them to leave. “It turned out everyone was right about the relationship,” Alana said. “He was not boyfriend material. He still…
Casey Neill on writing, grieving and celebrating
Billy Bragg was a veteran of both protest music and actual protests when he released “Workers Playtime” in 1988… an album of love songs fueled by a passage from Antonio Gramsci’s Letters From Prison, in which the Marxist philosopher wondered “if it is possible to have a collectivity when one has not been deeply loved…
Opinion
Kaia Sand | The ‘kicker’ makes the rich richer, leaves poor behind
If you are one of the 100 richest people in the state, you’ll receive an average of $800,000 from the Oregon surplus credit, known as the “kicker.” Kaia Sand is the executive director of Street Roots. This column represents her views. If you are one of the poorest people who earns no income, or whose…
Last Month in Oregon Labor | February 2024
Oregon labor saw a slight increase in union wins and new campaigns in February from the prior month, with seven election victories and eight new campaigns or election filings. However, this month lagged marginally in labor actions. Compared to January, February had two fewer labor actions. “Last month in Oregon labor” is a monthly installment…
Poetry & Art
Casey Neill on writing, grieving and celebrating
Billy Bragg was a veteran of both protest music and actual protests when he released “Workers Playtime” in 1988… an album of love songs fueled by a passage from Antonio Gramsci’s Letters From Prison, in which the Marxist philosopher wondered “if it is possible to have a collectivity when one has not been deeply loved…
