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.
Posted inHousing
Is City Council’s Proposal to Ban Unsheltered Homelessness Legal?
A review of recent cases by attorneys familiar with laws regarding homelessness finds that it might not be.
Posted inNews
Homeless Portlanders Urge City Officials to Reconsider Mass Encampment Plan
Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Ryan were asked to involve the perspective of homeless Portlanders before passing a plan to criminalize homelessness in Portland.
Posted inNews
City Council Hears Public Feedback on Proposal to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness
City commissioners will hold a final vote on the proposal on Thursday, November 3.
Posted inCops
City Council Set to Approve $47,500 to Settle Police Abuse Case
Cushing is one of at least nine Portlanders whose civil cases against the city for officers’ conduct at 2020 demonstrations has resulted in a settlement payout from the city.