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Portland's Proposed Foie Gras Ban Solves Nothing That Actually Matters
Cities Needs Serious Policy, Not Foie Gras Fights
Jan 5
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Just How Important Is The Michelin Guide For A City’s Culinary Ecosystem?
While the Pacific Northwest is a hole on the Michelin Map, these conversations should be about systems, not just stars.
Dec 13, 2025
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In Praise of New York City
Leaving Home Always Makes Home Better
Nov 21, 2025
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What Does Crisis Reveal About Us?
We are so good at falling back on what we already believe.
Jul 12, 2025
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Mike Thelin
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What Austria Teaches Us About Oregon
Karakterre is case study in how to build international community (and relevance) through genuine care, culture, and purpose
May 19, 2025
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Mike Thelin
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Big and Small: Why Portland’s Economic Future Depends on Both
Narrow debates about business size blur our understanding of economic resilience, undermine long-term revenue stability, and overlook what has truly…
May 3, 2025
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Beware of The Mental Doom Loop
Don't get mad at the data--use it to find solutions.
Mar 5, 2025
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Mike Thelin
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