fromThe Local Germany6 days agoGerman phrase of the day: JWD (janz weit draussen)JWD, pronounced "Yot vee dey", stands for janz weit draussen which means "way out in the middle of nowhere" and captures urban-rural tensions.Berlin
US Electionsfrom24/7 Wall St.1 month agoThe Most Politically Polarized U.S. CountiesPolitical polarization is seen as a critical threat by 61% of Americans, highlighting deep divides ahead of the 2024 election.
fromPortlandTribune.com3 months agoBoring neighbors continue to seek answers, representation as they await LUBA remand hearingFor the past seven years, a vocal group of neighbors of the proposed Portland Water Bureau filtration plant in Boring have expressed sharp opposition.SF politics