Opinion
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Mercury Endorsement: Elect Susheela Jayapal for US Representative, 3rd District!
Jayapal will be a voice for forward movement—not murky centrist stagnation.
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Mercury Endorsement: Re-Elect Mike Schmidt for Multnomah County District Attorney
Don’t believe the conservative cynics who blame Schmidt for Portland’s problems.
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STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement
Portland’s gas tax is a cheap price to pay for all the costs of driving a car.
Posted inStreet View
STREET VIEW: Public Transit Safety Concerns Deserve a Thoughtful Response
We can’t just sweep violence under the rug. But a punitive approach to public safety isn’t the way, either.
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STREET VIEW: Soho House and Portland’s Disappearing Public Spaces
The meaning of public space is being tarnished and sanitized for the rich.
Posted inStreet View
STREET VIEW: “The Bike Lanes That Drive Everybody Crazy”
Portland needs a more clear-eyed vision for transportation.
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Dear Ancestry.com, Black People Shouldn’t Have to Pay to Learn Our Heritage
The world’s largest genetic bank charges a small fortune to uncover stolen histories — but should they?
Posted inTimbers
With Phil Neville, Timbers Make Controversial Pick for New Manager
The choice of Neville as the Timbers’ newest head coach is another finger in the eye for fans.
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The Problem with Proving, Again and Again, That Portland and Seattle Are Not Dying
Debates continue while the real causes of the homeless crisis are never addressed.
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City Council Is Trying to Sabotage Charter Reform—Which Is Exactly Why We Need Charter Reform
The Council’s latest attempt to sow distrust in the voter-approved charter reform process reveals who they’re really working for. (Hint: It’s not you.)
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Guest Editorial: Oregon Is at a Crossroads for Trans Rights
Why it’s important to be an active, vocal supporter of trans rights and gender-affirming care in Oregon.
