Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms
“Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms.” By Michael Gartland. New York Post. October 27, 2013.
Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?
“Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?” By Nathan Gilles. The Portland Mercury. October 16, 2013.
Searching for a proper public restroom
“Searching for a proper public restroom.” By Zachariah Bryan. Ballard News-Tribune. July 31, 2013.
A potty for all people
“A potty for all people.” By Aaron Burkhalter. Real Change News. June 26, 2013.
Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms
“Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms.” By Kari Nelson. Portland State Vanguard. April 24, 2013.
PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents
“PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents.” By Sara Hottman. The Oregonian. April 5, 2013.
Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush
“Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush.” By Sara Hottman. The Oregonian. January 17, 2013.
Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works
“Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works” By Arvin Temkar. Monterey Bay Weekly. January 10, 2013.
A day to break toilet taboos
“A day to break toilet taboos.” By Sumedha Sood. BBC Travelwise. November 16, 2012.
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Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, and PHLUSH realizes that menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and health can be improved with adequate access to restrooms. We are beginning to dive into the intersection of restroom advocacy and MHM -- learn more by hearing our board President, Genevieve Schutzius, speak on the intersection…
No matter one's position in life, the title of that old children's book applies: "Everyone Poops." From a manual laborer all the way to royalty, nature's call is one we all must answer - sometimes more urgently than others! That's why even The Queen City must admit that she's ready…
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