We're #1, Apparently! U.S. News ranks Portland the #1 best city in the country for public transit. The rankings are based on spending, safety, and trips taken per capita... and somehow we beat out NYC?
Tax Day! Psyche. Usually on the 15th, Tax Day this year was moved to the 18th. If you've already filed, you can spend your refund going to the Ayn Rand film. Double psyche.
US Bah-rates Bahrain: After criticism from the US, Bahrain says it will back off its crackdown on opposition leaders. Meanwhile, thousands take to the streets in Syria.
Boehner Patrol! The Republican leadership couldn't control how its members voted on the budget. Also, Obama calls them sneaky.
Mexican Mass Graves: The discovery of hundreds of bodies near the border makes some Mexicans wonder whether their country will ever be safe.
BP: Not So Slick. Internal emails reveal that the oil company tried to control scientists' investigations of the Deepwater spill.
What Happened to the Anti-War Movement? NPR investigation ahoy!
Georgia is Racist, Too. The state of lovely peaches passes Arizona-style immigration laws.
Two Wrongs: Conservatives outraised Democrats in the 2010 elections by funneling money through new, nontraditional political action groups. Now Dems say they'll do the same.
The New Lethal Danger: Sitting!
Punishment from God: Man catches fire while watching porn.
Bad Business: Portland woman awarded $82,000 after police arrest her for demanding a business card from officers.
Gray Wolves: By the Numbers! Congress is considering striking gray wolves, which have been controversial in Oregon, from the list of endangered species. Here's a Harper's Index style accounting of wolves' impact.
Tiiiiimber: Soccer fans, here's a video of the entire crowd singing the national anthem at last night's Timbers' match.
