It’s the people. Who make communities, who make events, who make movements. That’s the core thing we have lost and found, over and over. In this moment of fear and facism and failures of our society, ...

Oregon prepares for $20 million mental health roll-out Oregon’s mental health care systems gained attention and new money from the 2013 legislative sessions-- and more is on the way. While this is ...

Blame it on Rio: Journalist Dave Zirin on the consequences of “celebration capitalism” Millions of Americans witnessed Brazil’s $11 billion World Cup party on television. But few will see the hangover ...

Animals in conflict Caught in battles, animals are often displaced and, sadly, many get killed in crossfire. This series offers some startling photography, highlighting both the pain of war and how ...

No place to go: Beds in demand for youths with mental illness Conversations about Oregon’s shortage are moving forward, but progress is slow It’s been six months since an Oregon Judicial Department ...

Captive consumers: Corporations reap big profits on inmate finances, video visitations in Multnomah County There’s big money to be made in our jails and prisons. Just ask Securus Technologies, Inc. In ...

The title of author Sasha Abramsky’s new book, “The American Way of Poverty,” might sound a bit patronizing to patriotic ears, given that Abramsky was born in Great Britain and attended Oxford ...

Oregon Health Authority asks feds to fund housing support Medicaid would reimburse CCOs for services that reduce barriers to housing, 'the most important social determinant of health' Late last year, ...

Ghosts of Agent Orange: The notorious defoliant continues to ravage generations of Vietnamese Former Marine and member of Portland’s Veterans for Peace chapter, Dan Shea knows the lasting effects of ...

New voices, new stations converge on rare FM license offering New low-power FM stations will soon become part of Portland’s media landscape, representing a different set of voices from commercial and ...

Mother’s milk: breastfeeding among low-income and minority families For years, formula has been an easy option for new mothers, but institutional attitudes are changing to encourage breastfeeding ...