The Fixers

Repairing Broken Objects to Mend a Broken System

Oregon’s Right to Repair bill, and the community organizers and fix-it shops fighting planned obsolescence.

07/27/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

The Long Game

Inside the Company That Owns Bamboo Sushi, Sizzle Pie, and Ava Gene’s

In the darkest days of the pandemic, the company Sortis Holdings emerged behind beloved brands like Bamboo Sushi, Sizzle Pie, and Ava Gene’s, and then nearly imploded.

02/08/2024 By Matthew Trueherz Illustrations by Giacomo Gambineri