Today marks what would have been Harvey Milk’s 80th birthday. As we recognize Milk, and reflect on his legacy, we’re reminded of how far we’ve come, but also how far we still have to go. …

By Christian Messer
I sat down with Troy West and Jill Nelson, owners of Empower Fitness, a untypical gym in downtown Portland. I wanted to get their professional and personal opinions and experiences with weight, and …

By Christian Messer
Jim Wilburn, a colleague and friend contacted me when he found out what our topic was for this issue. He volunteered to share his experience and story with all of you, in hopes …

By Judy Devine
Photgraphy by Rosemary Ragusa
Portland has a unique arts community; it is diverse, wide open and very different from other cities. The city supports the performing and visual arts, and in this column I …

By Christian Messer
Photography by Rosemary Ragusa unless noted
Makeup & Hair By Michelle Lagos
As a society, we have come to believe that it is unacceptable to ridicule people based on race, religion or disability. However there …

By Mike Hunt
My lover has email communication with her ex on an (almost) everyday basis. I know this because she and I share a computer. She doesn’t delete incriminating information, or always close her email …

By Mike Hunt
My lover has email communication with her ex on an (almost) everyday basis. I know this because she and I share a computer. She doesn’t delete incriminating information, or always close her email …

By Matthew Free
Between two bold white lines of 100-yards on tightly cut green grass fields framed by two towering yellow goal post women have come to battle full contact in the grid iron across the …

By Christian Messer
Photography by Rosemary Ragusa
Could you give me a little bit about your background – I know you grew up in Hawaii, and how you came to Portland.
I was born and raised in beautiful …

Jeff Fisher and Ed Cunningham celebrate their 20 year anniversary today! The couple were a part of our Gay Marriage issue and we, along with you, got a tour down memory lane with them on …