Seven concrete ideas for fixing America, courtesy of Portland’s Occupiers.
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A Call for Help
What’s Behind the Recent Rise in Suicide Rates?
Multnomah County has seen a significant rise in suicides. What’s causing it?
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The First 24 Hours
Highlights from our Round-the-Clock Occupy Portland Live Blog
Highlights from our round-the-clock Occupy Portland live blog.
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Down to the Bone
Mayor Warns City: Prepare for Deep Budget Cuts
Mayor Sam Adams warns Portland bureaus: Prepare for deep, deep budget cuts.
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It’s Still a Secret
Appeals Court Blesses City’s Hidden Roster of Addicts
The Oregon Court of Appeals says Portland’s hidden roster of targeted addicts is constitutional.
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The Ban’s in the Bag
Portland Has Trashed the Plastic Bag (Mostly). Oregon Next?
In light of Portland’s upcoming bag ban, will Oregon be next?
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“A Peaceful Event…”
Emails Reveal How Sam Adams Shaped a Hands-Off Response to Occupy Portland
Emails show how Mayor Sam Adams helped shape the city’s hands-off response to Occupy Portland.
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Squeaky Wheel
Council Okays $1.5 Million Eastside Bike Route
Council okays new $1.5 million, 4.3 mile Eastside bike route with hardly any opposition.
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On the Rocks?
Downtown Booze Ban Won’t Be Ready This Fall
Amid big changes, Portland’s plans for a downtown malt liquor ban won’t be ready this fall.
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Fighting for a Fair Fare
Can TriMet Afford Longer Transfers?
Can TriMet afford to help low-income riders by extending transfer times?
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When Justice Isn’t Fair
Teenager Kyeron Fair’s Saga with Portland’s Justice System Comes to a Confusing Close
A 17-year-old has a breakdown in jail—and that’s just the beginning of his saga.
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How Not to Get Arrested
Showing up for Occupy Portland? Don’t Talk to the Police.
Showing up for Occupy Portland? Remember: “It is dangerous to talk to the police.”