My resolution is simple: self-care! Last year was so difficult, and I really need to take better care of myself. —Justine Waterson, Pearl District Yes, by all means—take better care of yourself. After all, that’s the one thing privileged fuckwits like you are sooo bad at! I suppose self-care includes writing hate-filled op-eds for the […]
New Column!
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Yay! The I, Anonymous Show Returns!
Featuring Caitlin Weierhauser and a Panel of Laff Makers!
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes (of December), Portland’s favorite night of comedy returns for a laugh-filled January edition! It’s the I, Anonymous Show—featuring scads of real I, Anonymous submissions pulled from the Mercury’s very popular column and blog, and then read aloud and discussed by a bunch of very funny people! As always […]
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The Mercury’s Guide to Holiday Letters!
It’s that time of year again: Long-lost relatives and forgotten friends are sending out their annual “holiday form letters”—letting you know everything they’ve been up to over the past year! Even though you didn’t ask! Even though you don’t care! As you may know, these whimsical updates have their own language. To help you better […]
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New Column!
GoFundMe Spotlight: Aquaman needs your help!
GoFundMe Spotlight: Aquaman needs your help!
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New Column!
Apologies in Advance
A fill-in-the-blank apology for the next time you harass someone.
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Don’t Miss the December Edition of the I, Anonymous Show!
Hosted by Caitlin Weierhauser and a Panel of Verrrry Funny People!
Don’t miss the December edition of the I, Anonymous Show!
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New Column!
Announcing the Winners of HUMP! 2017
Announcing the winners of HUMP! 2017.
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Ask Aquaman!
All Your Questions—Answered by the Ruler of the Seven Seas!
All your questions—answered by the Ruler of the Seven Seas!
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Hey Pen Lovers! Don’t Miss… The Portland Mercury’s BALLPOINT PEN WEEK!
We’re proud to introduce the best Mercury Week ever!
We’re proud to introduce the best Mercury Week ever!
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New Column
Your Secret Confessions… Your Angry Rants… It’s the I, ANONYMOUS SHOW!
Your confessions and rants live at the I, Anonymous Show!
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to See HUMP! 2017!
Tickets Are Going Fast!
Don’t miss your chance to see HUMP 2017!
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New Column!
Need a Crime Solved? Then “Ask Benny Henderson, the Child Detective™”
Need a crime solved? Then “Ask Benny Henderson, the Child Detective™.”