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Some of the good guys from Saturdays counter protest.
Some of the good guys from Saturday's counter protest. Kenton Waltz

GOOD MORNING, BLOGTOWN! Every other word is "uh-huh," "yeah," "okay." Could it be that you're at the crib with another lady? LET'S GO TO PRESS.

In case you missed this weekend's Patriot Prayer vs. Portland rally/counter protest, it was a shit show that strongly resembled the last few shit shows caused by media-addict Joey Gibson and company. In fact, one might even say we should've learned our lesson by now? Check out the Mercury's recap and photo essay here, and if you'd like a blow-by-blow, see our Saturday live blog of the protest.

Meanwhile Police Chief Outlaw announced the Bureau will investigate accusations of injuries sustained by counter protesters thanks to the cops' overzealous crowd control tactics.

Hurrah for the Timbers who defeated Philadelphia in what our Abe Asher calls the "feel-good" game of the weekend. Meanwhile, the Thorns experienced a not-so-feel-good-game when they were defeated 2-1 by North Carolina.


In six American cities—including PORTLAND—rents have fallen this summer (wait for it) for rich people. They increased for everyone else.

After lying, lying, and lying some more, Trump finally admits that the purpose of that Trump Tower meeting with Don Jr. and a bunch of Russians was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton—but now he's trying to convince us that it was perfectly legal. IT WASN'T. In fact, it was collusion, as explained in this article.


Oh, and speaking of collusion, Sen. Rand Paul is firmly in Russia's pocket and has invited some of the country's lawmakers to America to discuss removing sanctions.

Trump has crapped on our relationship with Europe AGAIN by ducking out of the nuclear deal with Iran and restoring sanctions on the country.

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort is due for a rough day in court when his former partner Rick Gates—who has all the dirt—takes the stand today.

Apple has finally joined Spotify in deleting all of right wing conspiracy wacko Alex Jones' podcasts. Meanwhile, Facebook has taken down four of Jones' crackpot pages.

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest prank? Getting racist former sheriff Joe Arpaio to debate gun control with a Shopkins toy.

The sweet ride for MoviePass fans is over, as the company will now limit subscribers to only three movies per month.

Beloved Broadway and Facts of Life star Charlotte Rae has died at the age of 92.

Actor Patrick Stewart is once again playing Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard—and the world rejoices.

Now let's look at the WEATHER: Did you enjoy that cool streak? Good, because this week highs in the mid-to-upper 90s return.

And finally, JINX! PUT... THE... KNIFE... DOWN! And... lady, shut up! This isn't the slightest bit funny! JINX IS GOING TO KILL YOU!!