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How do you reform a city? Let me count the ways. Rose City Reform breaks down the sweeping reforms adopted by Portland voters in 2022 and analyzes their effect on Portland's local democracy.

This is the home of two newsletters. Paid subscribers get Cheryl's Dear Sugar Letter monthly, plus her free newsletter several times a year, which includes her "Tells Us" author series. Free subscribers get everything but the monthly Dear Sugar Letter.

Journalism + Essays + Thoughts on Writing from Leah Sottile

Everything you need to know about Oregon politics, policy, campaigns, and elections.

Light readings looks at photo history, and making work while homebound.