Discouraged in New Jersey asks: My kids say they are embarrassed by my activism. What’s a repressed revolutionary to do? I think this falls under the ‘anything mom does is embarrassing’ because I’ve been taking them to protests since FOREVER. … Continue reading
I know women in my social circles who feel obligated to endure sexual harassment because they are positive that employers within their industries won’t hire women who take action. Between this truth, realities about unfair, uneven compensation, and the fact … Continue reading
The party of Paul “Bullshit” LePage (AKA Paul “The NAACP Can Kiss My Butt” LePage, AKA Paul “President Obama can go to Hell” LePage, AKA Paul “State Workers are Corrupt” LePage, AKA Paul “I am not a fan of newspapers” … Continue reading
Hi there Alex! What are the best ways for post-college young adults to make friends in a new city? I moved to Portland about 3 years ago for a job. I’ve joined some clubs, tried online dating, taken a few … Continue reading
Top 7 lines from Greater Portland Missed Connections: Get back to me. Also any guys with big asses. LINK I know I’m with your sister, but please know how much I care for you. LINK life is like a box … Continue reading
Last Thursday, Andrew Volk and his traveling circus of tasty beverages called Portland Hunt Alpine + Club teamed up with Eventide Oyster Co. to throw an intimate event called Hush Hush. The food was tasty (as it seems to always … Continue reading
I am fortunate to have encountered the plenitude of people who have engaged, challenged, educated and encouraged me. I am fortunate to have been on the receiving end of a mountain of love. I am lucky to have formed relationships … Continue reading
Hi Alex, I enjoyed your most recent “Ask Alex” column. I have a couple of follow-up comments/questions. I’m a gay guy, and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked for nude pics by guys I’ve met on … Continue reading
Alex, The Boston bombing is affecting me deeper way than I expected it would. I was very young during 9/11, and while a number of things have happened in the country that can make a person feel insecure, this incident … Continue reading
Thoughts: We should establish a national holiday for recognizing emergency response teams, Good Samaritans, and all of the other folks who give days like these a strong silver lining. While laughter seems unthinkable for many at present, I want to … Continue reading
