Where do they stand on funding public services? What will they do for small businesses? How often do they smoke pot? And more. Street Roots asked Portland’s 2016 mayoral candidates 13 questions — a mix of short answer, yes or no, and multiple choice. The ...
10 Apr 2016 - Street Roots
When a doctor came to her aid years before abortion was legal, Gloria Steinem vowed she’d do what she wanted with her life. At 81, the journalist, feminist and political activist is still making good on her word. Fresh from college in 1957, then 22, Glori ...
24 Mar 2016 - Antonia Charlesworth
Steve Phillips says candidates need to pay attention to the rainbow coalition that is the new American majority If today’s political scene has left you feeling less than hopeful, consider the work of Steve Phillips. Phillips is a civil rights lawyer and s ...
17 Mar 2016 - Joanne Zuhl