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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