The shocking death toll of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza has been updated to over 41,000 people, including over 16,000 children. These deaths are difficult to comprehend and certainly impossible to justify. Equally mind-boggling is the number of children injured, an estimated 70 every day since the war began, or now over 25,000. Long […]

In lieu of, or in tandem with, housing development, why don’t lawmakers consider demand-side solutions? An extra property tax for second-home properties and seasonal rentals could be introduced. Ideally, this would drive some seasonal homeowners and real estate investors to sell. This could increase housing supply while decreasing the need for the ugly suburban developments […]

Lately I’ve been thinking about the quote by Martin Niemöller that begins, “First they came for….” Niemöller, who didn’t initially speak out against Nazi Germany, wrote this in 1946 as a confessional. Now, facing the possibility of a second Trump presidency, it feels like a cautionary tale. Women’s reproductive rights are already under attack, and […]

Having served six years on the Gray Town Council, I have worked with candidate Teresa Pierce and wholeheartedly endorse her reelection. Teresa is smart, thoughtful and detail-oriented. She is a strong advocate for women’s rights and will continue to ensure women receive the vital health care they need without interference. Her best qualities are her […]

On Election Day, voters have clear choices for how our city moves forward. As a resident of Portland’s District 2, I want our next city councilor to develop policies that show an understanding of how city agencies work so those measures can be implemented successfully and cost-effectively. Even the best-intentioned, most innovative and creative public […]