Living in the real Portlandia isn't much different than appearing in the quirky cable show.
The City of Roses and Bridges also suffers from boredom. The most important issue facing voters is whether to join the 21st Century by flouridating the tastiest water in the world.
All of Portland's elected politicians at the local, state and national levels are progressives who vote the same way on ever issue.
Judges on several national and international panels deem Portland the most liveable, most eco-aware and most dog-friendly city in the United States.
It has the best draft breweries, light-rail and urban-park systems in America.
Portland wasn't always a paradise. It used to be a haven for racists, prostitutes and shanghaiing sailors. (12 MAY 2013)
