Just came through to say Support the Mercury!
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Hello from your pals at the Mercury!

We hope you know how much we appreciate you, and we really hope you appreciate us! Every day we work our bottoms off to bring you the articles you enjoy: smart, investigative news stories that center the people who are directly affected, interesting arts profiles and reviews, and lots of fun, hilarious stuff as well. Unfortunately the days when advertising alone could keep us afloat are gone, and we now need YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT to make sure the Mercury continues bringing you the awesome stuff you love!

Here’s how you can help: This week, and for one week only, we’re holding a Mercury Pledge Drive in which we’re asking LOYAL, GORGEOUS, AND GENEROUS YOU to contribute a small one-time or monthly contribution. Where will the money from this drive go? It goes directly to our reporters’ salaries and to fund must-read stories like these:

• Fred Meyer and QFC Workers Begin Week-Long Strike
Kroger management refused to answer the calls to revise their labor practices, so grocery workers at both large local stores walked out early Friday morning for a week-long strike. Find out what's at stake.

• Investigation Finds that OHSU Fails to Adequately Address Misconduct Allegations
A recent report reveals that OHSU isn’t doing enough to uphold values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also not taking reports of misconduct seriously.

• They, and We, Showed Up: The Timbers and the Heartbreaking MLS Cup
A beautifully written essay about how Portlanders continue to “show up” for the Timbers… and their often-maligned city.

• What If a Hallmark Christmas Movie Was Set in Portland?
If you can't stop watching those made-for-TV romantic holiday movies, all set in a world where everyone is fucking nuts about Christmas, check out Blair Stenvick's hilarious piece about what a Hallmark-esque movie set in Portland would be like.

You gotta admit it: That’s some good stuff! And it’s all thanks to YOU and your generous contributions. So please help us continue to support you and Portland by supporting us with a one-time or monthly contribution during our weeklong pledge drive! You mean SO MUCH to us, and we wish all of you a bounty of joy and happiness this holiday season… because YOU’RE THE BEST.

Sincerely,
Wm. Steven Humphrey
Editor-in-Chief
Portland Mercury
(he/him)