People

The Nature of The Job
Kevin Silagi made it all the way to Eagle Scouts before applying for his position at the park.

A small number of people make the unconventional choice to venture away from mainstream society to live or work in total solitude. Continue reading →

Sisters And Misters
Sister Spinna Da Vinyl smokes a cigarette outside Crush at the Catechism Cafe with Sister Dixie Rupt. The Catechism Cafe is a monthly event that raises money for LGBTQ issues in the Portland, Oregon, area. Tonight they serve rabbit stew.

A group of nontraditional nuns empowers the LGBTQ community and provides support for those in need. Continue reading →

Culture

Learning Without Sound
Anais Keenon signs

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students struggle to fit into mainstream schools. Continue reading →

Bringing the Bark Behind Bars
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A unique program where prisoners and dogs come together for a chance at a new beginning. Continue reading →

At Issue

The Hospital at Home
Carla Viles of Labor of Love Midwifery Services talks with patient Elaena Shepard about her choice for a homebirth.

Midwives, legislators, and doctors battle over the safest way for women to give birth. Continue reading →

Considering The Alternatives
Three boys read at charter school

Montessori and Waldorf schools offer an attractive alternative to parents who are tired of traditional educational models. Continue reading →

Photo of the Week

Alpine pasture in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Photo by Megan Stein. Students at the University of Oregon in Eugene, throw a mixture of color and flour in the air in honor of the Indian Holi Festival of Spring. By Janessa Nelson A lone horse at a Southern Oregon ranch. By Kat Koury A spider hangs out on a bridge over Eugene, Oregon's Willamette River. By Casey Edwards
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