PHLUSH in the News

The media covers PHLUSH activities and regularly seeks
out members for comment.

Portland converts 600 restrooms to gender-neutral, ‘all-user’

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland converts 600 restrooms to gender-neutral, ‘all-user’.”  By Casey Parks. The Oregonian (Front Page!) September 22, 2016.

Nearly 600 gender-neutral restrooms now available throughout Portland

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Nearly 600 gender-neutral restrooms now available throughout Portland.” KPTV Fox 12 News. September 22, 2016.

Editorial: A vote for potty parity

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Editorial: A vote for potty parity.”  Salisbury Post (North Carolina). April 5, 2016.

Seattle Parks & Recreation All Gender Restrooms / Changing Room Study

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Seattle Parks & Recreation All Gender Restrooms / Changing Room Study (WC201547) Young Architecture. 31 March 2016

Why New York City has a Public Bathroom Problem

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Why New York City has a Public Bathroom Problem.” By Dan Nosowitz. Atlas Obscura. January 28, 2016.

Pieces of Portland: An inside look at America’s weirdest city

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Sh*t Happens” in Pieces of Portland: An inside look at America’s weirdest city. By Marie Deatherage and Joyce Brekke. Quiltlandia, 2015.

Safe Stops

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Safe Stops: For Restroom Structures, Security is Crucial.” By Rick Dandes.  Recreation Management. October 2015.

Don’t waste money policing public urinators—invest in public restrooms instead

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Don’t waste money policing public urinators—invest in public restrooms instead”. By Daniel Denvir. The Atlantic City Lab. July 21, 2015.

Homeless People Have to Pee, Too. Find a Place for Them & Stop Complaining About It, You Monsters: New York’s two largest newspapers shamed a homeless man for urinating this week

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Homeless People Have to Pee, Too. Find a Place for Them & Stop Complaining About It, You Monsters: New York’s two largest newspapers shamed a homeless man for urinating this week.”  By Ben Collins. The Daily Beast. July 20, 2015.


Announcement of Collaboration with Pedestrian Space!

Announcement of Collaboration By Genevieve Mancuso of PHLUSH and Annika Lundkvist of Pedestrian Space           PHLUSH is a nonprofit based in the United States that helps local governments and citizen groups to advocate for and provide equitable public restroom access. Pedestrian Space is a media platform…

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A Recap of the U.S. WASH Convening: Part I

In early May, Ashley and Genevieve traveled cross-country for a whirlwind week in Washington DC at the inaugural United States WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Convening! We’d like to thank our friends at DigDeep and Water For People for putting this incredible conference together, including funding for travel and lodging…

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The Importance of Inclusive Restroom Signage

Professional photographer Mark Chester did not intentionally find the issue of inclusivity in restroom access - the issue found him. Chester began photographing restroom signs 12 years ago. In conducting this work, Chester began pondering the relationship between signage and inclusivity. What he found is that the barriers to equitable…

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