Althea Billings

On today's episode Althea and Tammy speak with Colleen Carol (she/her) an organizer with Eviction Representation for All (ERA).  ERA is the tenant-led initiative to bring right to counsel to Multnomah County by means of a ballot measure.  The outcome of this measure—free l... Read more

On this episode of The Gap hosts Althea and Tammy do a news round up talking about the chain of events that lead us to Ted Wheeler's emergency order which will further displaces unhoused folx by banning them from camping near high way.  Instead of humane, sustainable, safe ... Read more

  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea start with a news roundup for the week. We follow up on the Oregon Department of Justice investigation of the Center for COVID Control, a for-profit coronavirus testing site whose results have been called into question. Then, ... Read more

  Portland has a form of government that is unique for both major cities, and the modern era. It’s a commission style of government, where the mayor has extra power and all the commissioners are elected in at-large elections, meaning the whole city votes for them. Most oth... Read more

  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea talk about the lastest COVID news, like the Supreme Court blocking the large employer vaccine mandate, the Oregon Department of Justice investigating a for-profit COVID testing center, and new research from OSU that suggests c... Read more

  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea talk about a few recent news items to kick off the new year. The Portland Police Bureau's new Focused Intervention Team will start addressing increased gun violence on January 19th, with greater community oversight and input. ... Read more

  On this very special end-of-year episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea reflect on some great moments from the show in the past year and hear some clips of our favorite caller interactions. It's been a wild ride, and we covered so much content! Thank you all so much for li... Read more