Cities

The Burden of Racism Is Written in Stone

The Burden of Racism Is Written in Stone The Burden of Racism Is Written in Stone

Andre Henry created and carried this 100 pound emblem. Photo by Jonathan Timothy Stoner.

Aug 5, 2020 / OppArt / Andre Henry

America Is Headed for an Unprecedented Wave of Evictions

America Is Headed for an Unprecedented Wave of Evictions America Is Headed for an Unprecedented Wave of Evictions

The disappearance of renter protections imposed in the wake of the pandemic will almost certainly lead to the worst housing crisis in a generation.

Aug 5, 2020 / Bryce Covert

NK Jemisin

N.K. Jemisin Wrote a Sci-Fi Ode to New York City—Then It Became Reality N.K. Jemisin Wrote a Sci-Fi Ode to New York City—Then It Became Reality

We talked to the award-winning writer about The City We Became, her latest groundbreaking, world-quaking book, and why it feels so prescient.

Aug 4, 2020 / Q&A / Jessica Suriano

Follow the Leader?

Follow the Leader? Follow the Leader?

The results of denying reality.

Aug 4, 2020 / OppArt / Mark Bryan

Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics? Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

We should carefully scrutinize who is making the calls to boycott and the demands being put forward. This is a time for solidarity, not jingoism.

Aug 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Selma 1965. Portland 2020.

Selma 1965. Portland 2020. Selma 1965. Portland 2020.

Trump’s authoritarian actions are a repeat of history.

Jul 30, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Mural

Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis

“Keep walking, keep going, you can’t control it.”

Jul 29, 2020 / Najla Said

Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft

Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft

As nationwide protests destroy buildings, monuments, and police stations, it’s time to get the facts straight.

Jul 28, 2020 / R.H. Lossin

Timothy Shea

Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities? Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities?

The Trump administration’s “anti-crime,” anti-cities agenda goes beyond sending DHS agents to Portland, and some mayors are fine with that.

Jul 24, 2020 / Alex S. Vitale

Portland

Portland Portland

Secret police come out.

Jul 24, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

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