Sarah Shay Mirk

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

Recent Articles

Portland Zine Meetup Is Crafting Community

In the Lloyd Center mall food court zinesters are making comics
and zines about “like, every topic ever!”

Favorite Queer Spots in Portland That Are Not a Gay Bar

I love gay bars too! But community doesn't need to revolve around drinking!

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News Oct 9 4:00 AM

Secret Shopping

Plan B Isn't Truly Over the Counter in Portland

Sex Aug 28 4:00 AM

The Empowerment Cure

How Teen Sex-Ed Has Undergone a Brilliant and Rapid Revolution

Queer Jun 12 4:00 AM

How to Talk to Your Anti-Gay Relatives

A Convenient Conversation Flowchart

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Bikes Jun 5 4:00 AM

Bike Share in the Future

Four Cities Give Portland Some Advice about Bike Share

News Jan 23 4:00 AM

Cough It Up

City May Require Paid Sick Days for All Workers

News Jan 23 4:00 AM

Roe v. Wade v. the Future

40 Years Later, a Q&A with the Lawyer Who Legalized Abortion

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