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James Cromwell in a scene from “Operation Buffalo”

For James Cromwell, acting and activism collide

The actor says he has no hope for America – but he believes in people
By
Steven MacKenzie
March 17, 2021
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Brian Hooks

How actor Brian Hooks is getting youths off the path to prison

His production company, Left of Bang Entertainment, allows him some control during the pandemic while giving at-risk young people an opportunity
By
DeVon Pouncey
March 17, 2021
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Naomi Osaka

Tennis star Naomi Osaka brings a global lens to social justice advocacy

The athlete, who won the U.S. Open while wearing masks with the names of Black victims of police violence, talks to street papers about her heritage and using her platform for good
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
February 24, 2021
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Dave Grohl plays his blue guitar on stage

Dave Grohl: ‘Music has always been about life’

In a letter to his younger self, the musician opens up about his childhood memories, playing with Paul McCartney and Kurt Cobain, and just how much he loves his mom
By
Jane Graham
February 17, 2021
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Jeremy Wilson sits on the steps of a porch

Jeremy Wilson: ‘The capitalist system does not work for artists’

The Portland singer-songwriter has received the Lowenstein Trust Award for his efforts to support musicians in need
By
Helen Hill
February 10, 2021
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David Byrne portrait

David Byrne: U.S. was ‘ripped in half’ during Vietnam War — like it is now

In a letter to his younger self, the Talking Heads frontman reflects on his music, politics and his activism
By
Adrian Lobb
February 3, 2021
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Many people gathered around a pile of burning literature do a Nazi salute

Book review | As fascists cry censorship, a look back at Thomas Mann

‘Thomas Mann’s War’ by Tobias Boes chronicles the European anti-fascist, whose books were burned by Nazis
By
Joe Martin
January 20, 2021
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Two panel comic: A cartoon dog sits inside a burning house, with a coffee mug beside it. "This is fine," it says.

This is fine: The artist behind the meme

K.C. Green’s cartoon canine has comforted the internet during a challenging year
By
Jezy J. Gray
January 13, 2021
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Daren Todd

Daren Todd co-opens Portland gallery to foster community among marginalized artists

The Downstairs Gallery showcases works from BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and disabled artists
By
Andrew Jankowski
January 6, 2021
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Eric Earley

What inspires Eric Earley

The Bardo philosophy is ingrained in the Blitzen Trapper frontman’s music, and his new career in homeless services has influenced his writing and his artwork
By
Jason Cohen
December 30, 2020

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