We definitely need some sharp thinking right about now. In tech, sustainability, business, and beyond, these 11 Portland brainstorms could help light our path ahead.

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Oregon's Fierce Response to Trump's Climate Move Is Just the Beginning

Green states unite in a new kind of federalism.

06/02/2017 By Zach Dundas

Step Aside, Unicorn. A Portlander Sets Out to Breed a Saner Start-Up.

Switchboard cofounder Mara Zepeda advocates for the "zebra," a kinder, more responsible species of start-up.

06/12/2017 By Zach Dundas

This Portland Nonprofit Leads the Menstrual Movement

Founded by two Catlin Gabel students, Period provides menstrual products, educates young people, and lobbies for change.

06/12/2017 By Margaret Seiler

3 Portland Projects Using Tech for Good

Activist giving, gaming while black, and bots with 'tude: these projects put the soul back in tech.

06/12/2017 By Zach Dundas

4 Big Ideas Making Portland a Better City Right Now

From ice cream as brain food to the alley of the future, these local initiatives are making a difference.

06/12/2017 By Ramona DeNies and Zach Dundas

Local Watchmaker Vero Scours the World to Make a Portland Timepiece

Starting retail price: $2,900.

06/12/2017 By Zach Dundas

Portland Monthly

From Tech to Sustainability to Business, 11 Big Ideas from Portland Innovators

In This Feature:

Oregon's Fierce Response to Trump's Climate Move Is Just the Beginning

Step Aside, Unicorn. A Portlander Sets Out to Breed a Saner Start-Up.

This Portland Nonprofit Leads the Menstrual Movement

3 Portland Projects Using Tech for Good

4 Big Ideas Making Portland a Better City Right Now

Local Watchmaker Vero Scours the World to Make a Portland Timepiece