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Courtney Vaughn
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Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
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A Portland Curler’s Fight For Her Right to Compete
By controlling the purse strings and federal oversight, the Trump administration is upending participation in sports for trans women and girls across the nation—even at amateur and club levels.
By controlling the purse strings and federal oversight, the Trump administration is upending participation in sports for trans women and girls across the nation—even at amateur and club levels. Sarah Maywalt remembers finding herself mesmerized while watching a Canadian broadcast channel in the late 1990s. On the TV: curling– the quirky game that sees competitors […]
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Good Morning, News: Another Attorney Punished for AI, Dems Flip Florida State House Seat in Trump’s District, and Trump Just Voted By Mail
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s hard to predict what early spring weather will bring, […]
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Good Morning, News: TSA Official Threatens Airport Closures, Women Tell of Sexual Abuse by Cesar Chavez, and Will Oregon Step Up and Tax the Richest of the Rich?
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
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Queer Joy in the House of Danger
Portland’s queer wrestling circuit is a fusion of comedy, drag, and genderfluid fun.
Pro wrestling is already heavily queer-coded.
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Good Morning, News: Dame’s New Cocktail Lounge, Trump Floats Plan to Deport US Citizens, and Rihanna’s Attempted Shooter is Behind Bars
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Good Morning, News: U.S. Can’t Explain Missile Strikes on Iranian School Girls, Kristi Noem Gets Grilled By Senators, and Portland Gets a New Korean Pastry Spot
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Good Morning, News: Trump’s SOTU Flop, a NYC Snowball Fight Riles Cops, and Portland Wants You to Rent Out Part of Your Home
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! February is flying by. Spring is less than three […]
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Councilor Smith Walks Back Her Statement Amid Public Outcry
The call for an open carry firearms policy for councilors came after protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting. Smith is calling for increased security measures.
Updated: 9:28 pm February 20 This story has been updated with additional reporting since it was first published. After signaling a desire for a new policy that would allow city councilors to bring loaded firearms to City Hall, Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith says she “denounces violence” but wants additional safety protocols for her and […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Judge Extends Tear Gas Restrictions, Eric Trump’s Shady Attempt to Profit Off a Government Contract, and What Are the Odds Of a Timbers Win?
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Judge Extends Temporary Restraining Order in Class-Action Suit Against DHS
A restraining order that heavily restricts the use of tear gas by federal agents will remain in effect for at least another two weeks.
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that bars federal agents at Portland’s ICE facility from using tear gas on protesters for another two weeks. US District Judge Michael Simon issued the order on Tuesday, February 17, the day the TRO was set to expire. According to the initial order, agents are prohibited […]