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Good Morning, News: Portland Police Stifle Protests, Special Session 2.0, and Trump's Weak COVID-19 Relief

by Alex Zielinski

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Hall Monitor: Fair Weather Wheeler

by Alex Zielinski

Mercury Endorsement: Dan Ryan for City Commissioner, Position 2

by Mercury Election Strike Force

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This Week in Food News: KEX Reopens Dóttir and a New Rooftop Bar, Le Bistro Montage Returns as a Food Cart

by Suzette Smith

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by Wm. Steven Humphrey

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The Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Aug 10-13, 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Your Guide to Portland Sports Bars: Where to Watch Basketball, Soccer, and More

by Mercury EverOut Staff

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Unemployed Portlanders Are Still Struggling With State and Federal Benefits

by Blair Stenvick

More Portlanders Share Experiences of Being Snatched—and Detained—by Federal Police

by Alex Zielinski and Blair Stenvick

Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher

Savage Love: Stating the Obvious

by Dan Savage

Officers’ Reliance on “Less Lethal” Munitions Leave Portlanders With Lasting Head Injuries

by Tuck Woodstock

Your Guide to Portland Festivals Going Online for Summer 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff

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by Mercury Promotions

Where to Watch 2020's Most Emmy-Nominated Shows

Where to see Watchmen, Euphoria, Schitt's Creek, and other Emmy Hopefuls

by Mercury EverOut Staff

NOW Is the Time to Submit to SLAY, Our New Horror Film Festival

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

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The Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Aug 10-13, 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Your Guide to Portland Sports Bars: Where to Watch Basketball, Soccer, and More

by Mercury EverOut Staff

The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in Portland This Weekend: Aug 7-9, 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff

The Portland Mercury's PATIO PAGES

by Mercury Promotions

Your Guide to Portland Festivals Going Online for Summer 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Where to Watch 2020's Most Emmy-Nominated Shows

Where to see Watchmen, Euphoria, Schitt's Creek, and other Emmy Hopefuls

by Mercury EverOut Staff

What to Watch from Behind Your Windshield: A Guide to Summer 2020 Drive-Up and Drive-In Entertainment in Portland

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Things You Can Do to Support the Black Community and Promote Anti-Racist Efforts

by Mercury Staff

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It's the Portland Mercury's 2020 Primary Endorsements!

by the Mercury Election Strike Force

The Mercury’s 2020 Primary Election Cheat Sheet

by the Mercury Election Strike Force

Mercury 2020 Primary Endorsement: Portland City Council and Mayor

by the Mercury Election Strike Force

Mercury 2020 Primary Endorsements: Metro Council

by the Mercury Election Strike Force

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