/politics/project

Founded in 2001 to respond to specific needs, the Bus Project has mobilized thousands of volunteers and activists around the state of Oregon. We bring voters out of the woodwork. We create forums t...

Launched in March 2004, the Chalkboard Project exists to inspire Oregonians to do what it takes to make our K-12 public schools among the nation?s best. Chalkboard aims to help create a more inform...

The Cascadian Independence Project is a grass-roots political movement dedicated to building awareness and support for local democracy, global community and the freedom and eventual independence of...

In 2006, the Bus Project hosted the Rebooting Democracy Conference, engaging hundreds of Oregonians in a lively weekend of people-powered politics. In three action-packed days, folks gathered for w...

"Debate the issues, get to know your candidates, drink a lot of beer. That's our mission statement," says Mark Zusman, editor of Willamette Week. Portland's alt-weekly and the Bus Project are proud...