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Hundreds of Portlanders Protest US Attack on Venezuela
Protesters took to the streets as part of an "emergency" national day of action against Trump’s unauthorized strikes and abduction of Venezuela’s leader.
Oregon's Dismantling of Longstanding Houseless Encampment Highlights Broader Problems
For a decade, residents lived in the Sandy River Delta wilderness. Last month, they were forced out, sending dozens of people to the streets and back into a system that has already failed them.
Amid Months of Contentious Bargaining, PSU Adjunct Union Wins Unfair Labor Practice CaseÂ
A state board found PSU violated labor law by withholding benefit funds from adjunct union members. The incident has shaken the trust of many adjunct faculty as the union works on their next contract.
PSU Fired Women’s Resource Center Director With No Explanation
The abrupt termination sparked internal upheaval and fears about PSU’s commitment to feminist and student-centered work.
Portlander Recounts Experience in Israeli Detention CenterÂ
Paul Reid was among several activists whose boats were intercepted by Israeli military forces while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla.
A Night of Terror: Civil Disobedience Met With Extreme Force at Portland ICE FacilityÂ
Federal agents brutalized press and protesters, firing repeated crowd control munitions during weekend protests.
Portlanders Join Flotilla Aiming to Break Israel's Blockade of Aid to Gaza
A Global Sumud Flotilla coalition is headed to Gaza with hopes of delivering much-needed supplies and food. Local residents say they’ve already been hit with drone attacks.
PSU Sheds Staff After Expedited Return-To-Office Requirement
With rapid changes to in-person work policies in pursuit of a more “vibrant” campus, some PSU employees say they've been left behind.
Portland City Councilor Hires, Then Immediately Fires Controversial Local PodcasterÂ
Andy Chandler, an anti-"woke" online commentator, was recently tapped by Councilor Dan Ryan’s team to do video work. Ryan’s office says Chandler is no longer on staff.
Recent Portland Police Actions at ICE Facility Test the Limits of Sanctuary LawsÂ
As anti-ICE protests escalate in Portland, state leaders call for peaceful protest, but confusion over police involvement lingers.
UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community
State contractors used pepper spray on people while removing an encampment along the Sandy River delta. The situation highlights pitfalls in Oregon's approach to chronic homelessness.
Update: PSU Says Pressure From City Councilor Didn't Influence Decision to Drop Penalties Against Student Protesters
After Councilor Mitch Green made controversial threats to withhold city funding for Portland State University over its handling of pro-Palestine voices, students received letters of dropped charges.
National "Tesla Takedown" Day Draws Hundreds to Portland Dealership
Protesters turn up the pressure for drivers to dump their Teslas and boycott the company as its billionaire CEO wields unchecked power over the US government.
Cash-Strapped Tenants Say Landlords Flout Housing Rules at Low-Rent Apartments
As residents push back against property managers, many are questioning whether current oversight and enforcement can meaningfully protect them.
What ICE Can and Cannot Do in Oregon As Trump Targets Immigrants
Portland joins sanctuary city lawsuit against Trump administration as Oregon agencies reaffirm federal policing restrictions
As Oregonians Take to the Streets to Protest Trump Policies, Oregon’s Attorney General is Turning to the Courts
Oregon has signed on to five multi-state lawsuits challenging recent presidential executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, federal funding, and health care.
PSU Lays Off 17 Academic Faculty Members As Union Talks of Potential StrikeÂ
Portland State University's professors union says independent financial analysis shows stable cash reserves, raising questions about the necessity for layoffs.
Portland State University Faculty Layoffs Spark Outrage
After faculty received notice of layoffs, PSU's professor union protested at the university president’s office. Faculty allege administrative bloat and bad budgeting are fueling budget cuts.
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