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Wine
"My grandfather was a farmer in the old country, and back then we didn’t call it biodynamics or anything like that, we just called it ‘natural farming.’"
10/04/2020 By Jordan Michelman
Politics
If you haven’t yet filled out your form for the once-a-decade count, stop reading right now and go do it. Seriously, right now.
10/03/2020 By Riley Blake
Feature
Two Portland organizers explain how transmisogyny and oppression are structural—and how we can fight back.
10/02/2020 By Tuck Woodstock Illustrations by Ebin Lee
Portlanders will be asked to weigh in on drug decriminalization, universal preschool, campaign finance reform, and more.
10/01/2020 By Julia Silverman
In November, Oregonians will vote on just four statewide measures, the lowest number in 60+ years.
Wheeler vs. Iannarone, Mapps vs. Eudaly, Merkley vs. Perkins, and more.
Got questions about voting in Oregon? We've got answers.
10/01/2020 By Margaret Seiler
Before you fill out your ballot, encourage others to do the same.
09/30/2020 By Morgan Westling
Education
Portland Public Schools changes its mind on testing requirements during virtual school—at least for now.
09/28/2020 By Julia Silverman
Doing Good
These are the 2020 winners of Portland Monthly’s 15th Annual Light a Fire awards.
09/28/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff
History
Looking back at the infamous 1981 incident.
09/26/2020 By Marty Patail
Soccer
After a game was postponed due to wildfire smoke, the team played at Providence Park for the first time in 2020, under a blue sky.
09/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler
In Memoriam
The city pays tribute to the late, beloved Glenda Goldwater, who died this month.
09/21/2020 By Eden Dawn and Fiona McCann
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
The DOJ slammed the Rose City for permitting “anarchy, violence, and destruction” in a memo this morning that threatened to cut federal aid.
09/21/2020 By Conner Reed
The Voice
“If I’m not being the light and at least trying to tell the truth, with light and with love, then I have no purpose here.”
09/19/2020 By Eden Dawn
Trump v. Oregon
Here’s what they have to show for it.
09/19/2020 By Julia Silverman
Supreme
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg was met with outpouring of grief and gratitude from Oregonians.
09/18/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff
Q&A
“Looking at fire seasons in the west over the past five to 10 years, it’s likely to be like this or to get worse as climate continues to change.”
09/17/2020 By Gabriel Granillo
Wildfires
But officials would prefer that you stay home, to keep roads and hotels clear.
09/15/2020 By Morgan Westling
Essay
For those of us who love Oregon, this is a time of grief.
09/15/2020 By Eden Dawn
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