Lenny Bogdan

Lenny Bogdan reports from Portland, Oregon, focusing on healthcare access and social justice. A former substance misuse counselor with two decades of experience in mental health advocacy, he transitioned to journalism while continuing his work in disability justice organizing. He covers the intersection of public health policy and community activism in the Pacific Northwest.

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Politics

Portland police at a crossroads: Progressive council vs. status quo
November 22, 2024 By Lenny Bogdan
Portland's experiment in progressive public safety reform faces unprecedented challenges.
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Politics

How the labor movement built a coalition to transform politics in Portland
November 20, 2024 By Lenny Bogdan
Portland's message is clear: When unions combine traditional labor organizing with strategic political action, they can build power that extends far beyond the workplace.
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Lenny Bogdan

LATEST ARTICLES BY Lenny Bogdan

Portland police at a crossroads: Progressive council vs. status quo

How the labor movement built a coalition to transform politics in Portland