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Portland’s Unelected Leaders
In Portland, anyone can be a leader. While some were appointed by voters, many of the people guiding city policymaking and popular movements aren’t elected officials (and have no interest in becoming one). From lawyers to anti-fascists to millionaires, these unelected leaders play an integral role in shaping Portland’s future. The Researcher: Marisa Zapata Marisa […]
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Where to See Portland’s Best Sex Shows
Portland’s strip clubs and dancers get a lot of attention (and for good reason), but they aren’t the only ones producing great shows that involve sexy stuff! Check out this handy primer for some of Portland’s sex-based shows you should obviously be checking out. The Mystery Box Show This long-running, wildly entertaining storytelling show spotlights […]
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Attend a Portland Sports Game
For fans of professional sports in Portland, there’s rarely a dull moment. While we might not be home to as many major teams and leagues as some larger cities, the game-day experiences that can be had year-round in the Rose City are second to none. With the Timbers and Thorns currently looking to make playoff […]
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Introducing Try Harder PDX: Portland’s Only Serious Art Blog?
We interviewed Portland’s most incendiary arts critic whose opinion everyone relentlessly craves.
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What’s Happening With the Artists Repertory Theatre’s ART on Tour?
The Artists Repertory’s downtown theater will be out of commission for two—possibly three—years. Here’s why.
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Mother Foucault’s + the Sou’wester + Poetry = The Fifth Annual Airstream Poetry Festival
The fifth year of this magical, seaside poetry festival is looking to grow.
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We’re Obsessed With Shrill Star and Comedian Patti Harrison and You Should Be Too
Her comedy is about “saying dumbest stuff that I can, in a thoughtful way.”
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Gamba’s Gamble
With a Focus on Climate and Healthcare, Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba Has His Eye on Congress. But Is Rural Oregon Ready to Swing Left?
Fifteen years before he was elected mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon, Mark Gamba was bracing himself for a thwack in the head from a whale shark’s tail fin. Gamba was working as a nature photographer for National Geographic, on assignment off the coast of Australia. The water was thick with plankton, so he didn’t see the […]
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“What’s Your Problem, Portland?” Let Us Answer That for You!
Recently a very angry out-of-state conservative wrote to the Mercury and asked a very compelling question: “What’s your problem, Portland?” He was specifically asking about why Portlanders are so openly hostile to random fascists who come into town to threaten minorities and act like jerkholes—and so we all laughed and ignored him. But! His question […]
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“What’s Your Problem, Portland?” Forming Lines at Bars When There Is No Need to Form Lines at Bars
Look, we all know that Portland is no stranger to lining up for things. Brunch, tacos, doughnuts… the list goes on. All of these places have their own systems to facilitate the waiting process, and that is fine. However, somewhere along the way our city’s obsession with queuing up started to spill over into bars—and […]
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“What’s Your Problem, Portland?” The Inappropriate Right of Way (Or, Cars Stopping for No Damn Reason)
If you are now or have ever been a pedestrian, this has happened to you: You’re walking. You stop at an intersection to wait for a break in traffic. Cars are coming and going. You observe, “It’s cool that they’re all taking the ‘20 Is Plenty’ yard signs seriously.” As the last car in the […]