Culture In the race for the White House, you need not settle for a candidate with only one god One of Steve Clifford's nine gods 'ꀔ we forget which one. by Steve Clifford / July 8, 2007
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Politics Busted for bussing while busing in Portland Maika Rich (left) and Jocelyn O'Neal, Portland's teenage bussers. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 21, 2007
Politics Portland's unenlightened handling of rape cases is exposed Turns out the city's institutions get almost nothing right when dealing with sexual assault – from advising victims to investigating the crimes. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 20, 2007
Politics The big immigration raid in Portland was likely no surprise to readers of Willamette Week A writer for the paper got herself hired at Fresh Del Monte Produce and then wrote about it last month. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 13, 2007
Politics An Oregon library system considers outsourcing to balance the books This photo is on the <a href="http://www.jcls.org/" target="_blank">home page</a> of the Jackson County, Ore., Library System, which is closed due to lack of money. (JCLS) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Culture Once a year, Portland streets are decorated with duct tape The big story in advance of the Rose Parade. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Politics Clicking and clucking: Portland's annual list of city salaries is out Five top executives got big raises this year. Workers topping six figures: 236. Mayor Tom Potter is 151st. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 30, 2007
Culture A health-care system everyone would like is the one we already have The premise is so simple: Stick someone else with the bill. Besides making everyone happy, this approach will solve global warming. by Steve Clifford / May 29, 2007