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A stand-up comedian and former Live Wire radio host talk women in comedy, Portland creatives, and artisanal cheese.

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OREGON WOMAN 2016

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For our March issue, we convinced 10 amazing ladies to interview each other over a two-day photo shoot blitz. Here’s what it looks like to be part of Portland Monthly's 2016 Oregon Woman feature.

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OREGON WOMAN 2016

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Nkenge Harmon Johnson of the Urban League of Portland and comics writer Kelly Sue DeConnick talk self-determination, aging, and what it’s like to work in a male-dominated industry.

02/23/2016 By Marty Patail

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How Two Oregon Women Learned to Find Their Voice

Transgender advocate V Thongrivong and Pink Martini’s China Forbes talk performing, family, and gratitude.

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2016 ELECTION

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Is the arts an election issue? Portland's mayoral and City Council candidates showed their cards on culture at a packed debate on Tuesday.

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With the Portland Indie Game Squad and Pixel Arts Game Education, a new community is born.

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SHAKEDOWN

What’s the Deal With Tina Kotek?

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BIG PICTURE

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NEWS

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Zachary Elwood tells us how to call someone’s bluff.

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We visit our iconic train station’s past and predict its future.

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PDX INDEX

Portland: A Safe Haven for Refugees?

And so far, most of them are not Syrian.

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