It’s May Day, so you know what that means! Well, for most Americans in means just another day to meekly report to work and grovel for a paycheck. But in the rest of the world, and yes, even for some Americans, May Day belongs to the People. And this being Portland, of course there will [...]

A compromise has finally been reached regarding the Old Town sign – it’ll look like this: Oh wait, that’s my preferred design. Sigh. Here’s what the city of Portland, Ramsay Signs, and the University of Oregon have agreed upon:

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Stand By Your Sam from dalas verdugo on Vimeo. This was filmed at the rally in support of Sam Adams last night at City Hall. Video by Dalas Verdugo, the genius pseudolectual behind dalas verdugo’s Guide to New York City.

You wouldn’t know it by media coverage, but not everyone in Portland thinks Sam Adams should resign. Do you believe the following? 1. Consensual sex between adults does not impact one’s ability to serve in public office; 2. The personal affairs of gay officials face a level of scrutiny that is not equal to that [...]

There are other things to do this weekend in besides drinking beer. The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation‘s 24th Annual ScanFair takes place this weekend at PSU’s Smith Center. Come for the Scandinavian food, crafts, and the 53rd crowning of Oregon’s Lucia Queen of Light. Stay for the Pickled Herring Eating Contest at noon Saturday! The fair [...]

Portland feels the Nadermania Obamamania. More: Obama celebration builds in downtown Portland – Oregonlive Revelers celebrate in Northeast Portland – Oregonlive A historic night, and Portlanders live it as well – Portland Tribune

You may have heard; there’s an election today.  If you are an Oregonian who has yet to mail in your ballot you can find a list of your county ballot dropsites at the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division website. For Portlanders, or any one else in Multnomah County, you can find a list of [...]

Your two part Voters’ Pamphlet has arrived (if you accidentally recycled it you can find a copy online at OregonVotes.org), and most of us, in Oregon, have also received our ballots. The editorial board of DaveKnows.org (i.e. me, Dave) convened earlier today to discuss the candidates and ballot measures in the great state of Oregon. [...]

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