In our third annual Oregon Woman issue, we celebrate individuals who call the shots at their own businesses, improve our laws, feed our imaginations, brighten our world, ask tough questions, reenvision our skyline, and challenge the Way Things Are. Women make up more than half of Oregon’s population—this is how they’re reshaping our state each and every day.Â
Portland Women’s March Organizer Margaret Jacobsen on Why Change Won’t Come Easy
Meet the de facto spokesperson for a new wave of local feminism.
Andi Zeisler and Bitch Media Pushed the World to See Pop Culture through Feminist Eyes
And it worked—almost too well.
<i>Bitch</i> Cofounder Andi Zeisler Shares Her Current Pop Culture Obsessions
From Portland's She Shreds magazine to British TV series Chewing Gum, here's what the feminist writer is digging right now.
With the Perlene, Erin ‘Kiki’ Teal Littlestar Creates the Coven You Didn’t Know You Needed
Meet the woman behind Portland's brand-new workspace and social club, a place to hustle, organize, and smash the patriarchy—and then sip some bubbly while crafting.
One of Oregon’s Most Successful Designers Makes Modesty Garb in La Grande
With a strong market among Pentecostals, Dainty Jewell's is on track to clear $2.4 million in projected sales this year.
19 Oregon Women You Must Follow on Social Media
Pundits, belly-laugh makers, deep thinkers, and eye candy generators: here are the local ladies to follow on Instagram and Twitter.
Meet 6 Badass Dames of Portland Yore
From abortion doctors to black lawyers to vegetarian spiritualists, these women were kicking ass and taking names during our city's formative years.
What’s It Like to Be a Woman in Oregon? The Numbers Reveal a Stark Portrait
From mental health to poverty to domestic violence, our state has some work to do.
Oregon Is a Bastion of Lady Political Power—and Is Challenging the DC Frat House
From the State House to Portland City Hall, meet the politicians and power brokers of this pantsuit posse.
What Stands in the Way of Electing a Woman President?
Marylhurst University president Dr. Melody Rose breaks down the next steps.
How to Fight for Social Justice and Build a Better Community—Using What You’ve Already Got
Got ears? Time? Money? Friends? Good. Here's your action plan.
Wildfang Foments a Feminist Revolution
The Portland clothing boutique proves fashion can get political—and make a difference.
Why Aren’t There More Women at Portland Architecture Firms?
Bora partner Amy Donohue talks bros, flow, and higher ed.
Gorgeous Porcelain Smokeware to Classy Diaper Bags, April’s Hottest Local Stuff
Take a peek at our favorite goods of the month, all made by women.
World of Color: Spring Fashion 2017
International influences and bold hues usher in the season's style.
Chef Naoko’s Radical, Farm-Fresh Japanese Cooking Lures a Star Architect
The downtown bento spot morphs from anti-space to high-design statement, but Naoko Tamura's bold cooking remains center stage.
Dana Frank Leads Portland’s Natural Wine Revolution
The Dame sommelier walks us through the wild, sometimes weird-smelling world of natural wine.
30 Women-Run Portland Restaurants We Love
Who run the (food) world? These ladies.
From Lidia Yuknavitch’s New Novel to a Berlin Quest-Turned-Portland Play, April’s Pop Culture Hot List
The singers, books, and play you can't miss this month.
Ten Extraordinary Oregon Women Fighting for Change and Disrupting the System
We asked these local luminaries to pair off for conversations about what it means to be an Oregon woman today. Here’s what they said.
Oregon Woman 2015
The inspiring women of our state are writers, brewers, ranchers, politicians, designers, investors, punk rockers, and mothers. They are pioneers, rule-breakers, and innovators. Meet them.
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