Cameron Crowell

Cameron Crowell

Cameron Crowell is a writer and reporter based in Portland. See more of his work at his blog (In)Action—inaction.substack.com.

Recent Articles

Album Review: The Post-Punk Paradise of La Isla Electronica

Portland needs more Spanish-language punk, here it is! 

Sounds Struggling to Stay Words

Artist Patricia Vázquez Gómez pairs video and audio in ja’ / buuts’ / t’aan (Water / Smoke / Word), an installation about diaspora and the loss of language.

New Seasons Employees Remain on Strike Over β€œUnjust” Firing of Longtime Employee

The grocery chain tentatively agreed not to fire staff without just cause. Then it terminated a 19-year employee who aided a blind colleague.

Culture Dec 30 1:00 PM

The Mercury's Favorite Culture Moments of 2024

Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows, et al.

Books Dec 24 7:00 AM

The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2024

On this list, revolutionary writings share space with Portland zombies and memories of the Barefoot Contessa

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Music Oct 14 3:00 PM

What's Wrong With the Dare?

This Portland indie heartfelt went full New York sleaze, and we're dancing to it.

Sports Sep 4 11:20 AM

Dyke Hoops Courts Community in Portland's Queer Sports Scene

A growing pickup basketball group ensures all players can shoot their shot.

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Arts Feb 28 4:00 AM

Shaun Scott on the Brokest Generation

Millennials Are Killing Lots of Things. Hopefully Capitalism Is Next.

Music Jan 31 4:00 AM

Record Review

Drunken Palms, Later

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Music Jan 24 4:00 AM

Lil Xan Is the New Face of Sad Rap

And He’s Getting Ready to Drop His Debut LP, Total Xanarchy

Arts Dec 6 4:00 AM

In Fascism Today, Winning the Fight Against White Supremacy

Shane Burley’s Prescription for Fascism: A Mass Movement Rooted in Antifa Solidarity, Not Separatism

Cameron Crowell Oct 25 4:00 AM

Dr. Nick: Mini-Mall Dentist

Another True Story of Dental-Related Horror