4 definitions by Sophie Osborn
The act of riding on Portland's MAX lightrail without purchasing and/or validating a ticket. Honest riders often forced into MAX jacking by out-of-order ticket dispensers and/or validator machines.
by Sophie Osborn April 14, 2007
What is rapidly occuring specifically in the state of Oregon, particularly in regards to housing. Californians who move up here and drive mortages and rents up to beyond what most members of the "creative class" can afford. In doing so, the very people who have made Oregon unique (especially in the Western corridor, including Eugene and Portland), are driven out, and that which draws people here (uniqueness, creativity, progressive thought) is being eroded.
by Sophie Osborn April 14, 2007
Neighborhood in Southeast Portland with a reputation for being progressive, creative and all things counter-culture, though rapidly succumbing to californication.
by Sophie Osborn April 14, 2007
by Sophie Osborn April 14, 2007