“Whose school? Our school!” Occupy Portland, meet your younger, debt-ridden cousin, Occupy Portland State University. PSU students and allies gathered on campus this afternoon to march in solidarity with Occupy Portland/Wall Street. Bonus! It was also a exciting excuse to walk out of class. Led by PSU students, but dotted by recognizable Occupy Portland staple […]
Alex Zielinski
Alex Zielinski is a former News Editor for the Portland Mercury. She's here to tell stories about economic inequities, cops, civil rights, and weird city politics that you should probably be paying attention to.
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Justin Bridges Speaks at Occupy Assembly
Yesterday evening, Occupy Portlanders reunited in force at Pioneer Courthouse Square for their daily General Assembly, where ideas of goals/plans/issues are discussed in a public forum. Backed by piped-in Christmas music from the nearby Starbucks and shadowed by the looming undressed Christmas Holiday tree, there was a clear rejuvenation among the 200 or so after […]
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Anarchists Smash North PDX Bank Window
Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian According to the Portland Police Bureau, several holes were punched in the pane glass windows of a NE 18th and Alberta Street Umpqua bank early this morning. While there has yet to be solidified suspect information, KPTV received an email from a group of self-labeled anarchists this morning, fessing up to the […]
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Occupy Update and Photos
It’s been about five hours since the Portland police made their intentions clear in the original Occupy Portland encampment. Now, Occupiers have left SW Main St between 4th and 5th Avenues to move to Pioneer Courthouse Square. The next step for the trusty sleep-deprived and cold occupiers: Deciding where to transport their camp. Washington High […]
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Good Morning News!
Trusty Occupy Update: Despite a conflict-free (and freezing) Friday night at the Occupy Portland camp, police and occupiers alike prepare for tonight’s looming eviction. Follow the blog for an up-to-date analysis. …and in Oakland: The city announces another immediate eviction (without deadline) of the Occupy Oakland camp after a death by gunshot on the premises. […]
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Infographic View on the News
The longer I work in news, the more I’ve solidified a secret passion: I love infographics. This one in particular – pieced together by GOOD, Column Five and the Pew Research Center – tackles news media in particular, specifically the public’s take on its role. GOOD and Column Five The results? Turns out Republicans are […]
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Road to Ruin?
Portland Has a $16 Million Transportation Deficit
Facing hefty transportation cuts next year, Portland has to look beyond gas-tax revenues.
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Occupy Mill Ends!
Forget about the Colonel Saunders Park occupation in Southeast Portland, the real occupation is happening right under our noses — literally. Earlier this week, 99 percent of the world’s (and Portland’s) smallest park, Mill Ends, was under serious occupation. @sarahmorrigan Micheal Moore, where are you now? Located on the slim median strip between SW Naito […]
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Anti-Abortion Bug on the Horizon
As seen in Good Morning News, Mississippi may be the only state asking voters to ban all abortions and a majority of contraceptives this election day. But the idea is far from unique. Anti-abortion and pro-personhood groups in more liberal states are slated to push for a similar agenda in next year’s election. Including Oregon. […]
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iPads in the Polls
As you all know, tomorrow is the last day to vote in the special primary election to select Rep. David Wu’s replacement. Sounds standard enough. However, Oregon is voting to new heights this time around with the aid of a certain handy gadget: the iPad. According to election officials, Oregon is the first state to […]
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Good Mornings News!
Money Swapping: Today is National Bank Transfer Day. If you’re feelin’ it (and your bank doesn’t close super early today) join thousands across the nation and ditch your corporate bank. Mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith approves. In Sad News: Andy Rooney, iconic commentator and former host of ’60 minutes’, dies at age 92. Bad Move: After […]
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Troutdale Fights Back!
www.ci.troutdale.or.us Mr. Kight In response to our Halloween issue’s take on Troutdale (see: The Troutdale Trout), we received an email from the mayor of Troutdale this morning. Writes Mayor Jim Kight : “Creative parody on Troutdale, however…If you are interested is hearing ‘the rest of the story’ please give me a call.” SO OF COURSE […]