#Hashtag movements have come and gone in Twitter’s history exciting social media activists everywhere. But #YesAllWomen, sparked by the violent sexism of Elliot Rodger the UCSB shooter, brings something new to the Twitter sphere that campaigns like #Kony2012 and #BringBackOurGirls couldn’t quite capture. #YesAllWomen gives the victims and activists of the movement a voice and […]
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What in the World?
Not quite unbelievable, but strange. Have a look, loyal readers. Creepy Future: If Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World still haunts your dreams, there’s a batch of fine lit out there that touches on the human race’s potential for a problematic future. This is just a brief introduction, since there’s no Philip K. Dick work referenced. […]
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Photo by Brooke Stanley Marriage equality supporters gather for a rally in April. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Oregonians are celebrating a major victory today following a noon ruling by federal judge Michael McShane striking down the state’s 10-year-old ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. Supporters of marriage equality for same-sex couples were optimistic leading […]
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It’s About Time: Same-sex Marriage Ban Rolled Back
Press release from Oregon United for Marriage: Today, U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled that Oregon’s exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage is unconstitutional—paving the way for couples to begin marrying immediately.The lawsuit alleged that Oregon’s constitutional ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples—Measure 36—violates the U.S. Constitution.The consolidated case—Geiger v. Kitzhaber, filed […]
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Hot horse racing news: Preakness tomorrow!
Oh yes, on Saturday, California Chrome is trying to become the first horse in decades to win the triple crown (Preakness is the second of three races in the triple crown for you 99%’ers.) But already this 1%er has had his payday! Find out what football player was accidentally overpaid $14,000 on his winning bet […]
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Portland Ranked Nation’s most Courteous Drivers
For the second year in a row Portland has been ranked among the nation’s most courteous drivers. The Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey measured behavior, observation and attitudes related to “road rage” as reported in America’s biggest cities. No word yet on how Portland’s bike community ranks. Our guess is not as well.
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Where’s Casey Kasem?
Casey Kasem, yes, as in the radio announcer and cartoon voicer, is missing! And he may be in Warm Springs. Okay, that last part is largely conjecture, but Kasem has vanished, as his family fights over him. The 82-year old has dementia. Apparently, his wife does not want his children to take over control – […]
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What in the World?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Wake up, Bend. It’s time read, so get ready to learn something. Better Bikes: It’s still more than two months away, but Chicago’s Minimal, the Bike Design Project and a few other players are attempting to design the the perfect bike for urban environments. Bend might not count […]
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Morning Blog
Well, good morning. You know it’s the last day to register to vote before the May 20 primary, right? Now you do. So, in addition to eagerly anticipating our endorsements, which are going to hit the street on Thursday, take a look at some information from the Oregon State Bar. The race for Deschutes Circuit […]