Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysWe’re living in an emotionally draining time, and Never Rarely Sometimes Always is as sobering as it is affecting, so be your own judge as to whether you can handle viewing it right now. But if you have the bandwidth for it, you should allow this film about abortion access, misogyny, friendship, […]
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The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland This Week: April 6-9 2020
We made it another week, everybody. Another week of holding on, being strong, knowing when to stay plugged in, and when to disconnect for a second. There’s a lot of ways to practice self-care while sheltering in place, and art is a big part of that, whether it’s livestreamed music, binging a great show, losing […]
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Good Morning, News: Trump Spreads COVID-19 Misinformation, Gov. Brown Shares Ventilators, and Oregon Prisoners Speak Out
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep producing the Mercury. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury. SARAH SILBIGER / GETTY IMAGES Good morning, Portland. After a beautiful weekend (with a CONCERNING number of people frolicking outside together), we’re entering the fourth week of […]
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The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sun April 5
Escape from Virtual IslandGod, the timing on this audio drama release! I’m sure when it was written and recorded, it was still a clever, hilarious idea, but now that it’s been post-produced and released for this weekend? This adventure by John Lutz (Saturday Night Live) about a bunch of people trapped online and needing rescue […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News Roundup: Oregon Lends Ventilators to NYC, Time to Wear Face Masks in Public, and Trump’s Lies Catch Up to Him
Oregon lends ventilators to desperate New York hospitals. Spencer Platt / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • As of yesterday, the number of positive coronavirus cases in Oregon (that we know of—since […]
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The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sat April 4
Laugh AidRemember when the Bridgetown Comedy Festival was still around? It feels like (checks watch) 80 years ago now, but it was a pretty cool time, being able to walk up and down Hawthorne, duck into almost any bar, and catch a set (or 15) from some amazing comics all hustling like hell to make […]
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Gov. Kate Brown to Send Ventilators to Desperate New York
Gov. Brown to send ventilators to desperate New Yorkers. Governor’s Office Gov. Kate Brown has announced via Twitter that Oregon will send 140 ventilators to New York, who are currently in desperate need. New York needs more ventilators, and we are answering their call for help. We’ll be sending 140 ventilators to help NY because […]
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How Are Oregon’s Worker Protection Agencies Handing Increased COVID-19 Complaints?
Guido Mieth / Getty images Over the last two weeks, Oregonians have been subject to a record number of lay-offs due to the coronavirus, and many people who still have their jobs face working conditions that increase their risk of contracting COVID-19. That’s resulted in a surge employee complaints to agencies in charge of protecting […]
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Q&A: Two Oregon Prison Inmates on Facing COVID-19 Behind Bars
Oregon Department of Corrections As of today, at least one employee and one inmate within Oregon’s prison system have tested positive for COVID-19. The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has assured the public that they’ve been planning for the coronavirus’ arrival for weeks, and are following the social distancing guidelines laid out by the US […]
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The Mercury Cheer Up Club: A Roundup of the Internet’s Funniest Stuff!
There’s nothing suspicious about that bear… NOTHING AT ALL. Twitter Screen Shot Congratulations on making it to another FRIIIIIIIDAY. To reward yourself, check out this curated lineup of the rootin’est tootin’est tweets from the internet in this edition of the MERCURY‘S CHEER UP CLUB! (If you have stomach stitches, now is a good time to […]
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The CDC Recommends Wearing a Face Mask in Public. Here’s How to Make One.
No mask? Make one of your own! Jens Schlueter / Getty Images According to today’s recommendation from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), all Americans should wear a protective face mask when going out in public. From the New York Times: Wearing masks everywhere, including in places where cases of the virus have not already […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News Roundup: “Cautious Optimism” in Oregon, Landlords vs. Rent Forgiveness, and Why Is Jared Kushner in Charge of Anything?!?
Oregon health experts say we should be “cautiously optimistic”—but keep up your distancing! Drew Angerer / Getty Images Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • As of yesterday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in […]