Swedish icon Cobrah turns Portland's Wonder Ballroom into a queer rave for the shes, gays, and theys. DJ Latex opens.

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Garrett Dow of the Portland Police Bureau controls a drone in a parking lot during a demo for media in 2023. Credit: Courtney Vaughn A new bill moving through the Oregon Legislature would make it ...

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Got a rant or confession to get off your chest? Submit it to “I, Anonymous” here.—eds] You’ve been enjoying the cover of Portland’s liberal reputation but your actions speak volumes; you are fascist.