Election 2016

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Portland's 10-Cent Gas Tax Raked in Almost $4 Million More than Expected in 2017
News Feb 16 11:27 AM

Portland's 10-Cent Gas Tax Raked in Almost $4 Million More than Expected in 2017

Dirk VanderHart
Remember: Trump's Tax Plan Would Kill Affordable Housing
Housing Apr 26 12:22 PM

Remember: Trump's Tax Plan Would Kill Affordable Housing

Dirk VanderHart
Cops and Protesters are Clashing at Portland's #NotMyPresidentsDay Protest
News Feb 20 12:19 PM

Cops and Protesters are Clashing at Portland's #NotMyPresidentsDay Protest

Dirk VanderHart
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Oregonians Are Apparently Fascinated with "Punching Nazis"
Election 2016 Feb 6 9:29 AM

Oregonians Are Apparently Fascinated with "Punching Nazis"

Dirk VanderHart
State: County Deputy Violated Law By Chanting "Trump" At Voters
Cops Jan 24 4:00 PM

State: County Deputy Violated Law By Chanting "Trump" At Voters

Dirk VanderHart
The Women's March on Portland is Massive, Jubilant, and Lit
Sex Jan 21 1:21 PM

The Women's March on Portland is Massive, Jubilant, and Lit

Dirk VanderHart
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Marching Tomorrow? Bring Gear for the Homeless
Election 2016 Jan 19 9:59 AM

Marching Tomorrow? Bring Gear for the Homeless

Dirk VanderHart
You've Been Warned, Protestors: The Mayor and Police Chief Just Laid Out Activity They'll Crack Down On This Week
Cops Jan 18 3:52 PM

You've Been Warned, Protestors: The Mayor and Police Chief Just Laid Out Activity They'll Crack Down On This Week

Dirk VanderHart
State Officials Are Investigating a Multnomah County Deputy Who Shouted "Trump!" at Voters on Election Day
News Dec 22 3:08 PM

State Officials Are Investigating a Multnomah County Deputy Who Shouted "Trump!" at Voters on Election Day

Dirk VanderHart
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As Electors Make Trump's Win Official, "Not My President" Protests Are Back
News Dec 19 2:41 PM

As Electors Make Trump's Win Official, "Not My President" Protests Are Back

Dirk VanderHart
Kanye West Meets with Trump; Twitter Says "...what...."
Music Dec 13 9:49 AM

Kanye West Meets with Trump; Twitter Says "...what...."

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Free Self-Defense Classes at Bridgetown Aikido
Fitness Dec 9 3:29 PM

Free Self-Defense Classes at Bridgetown Aikido

Heather Arndt Anderson
No Faith in the Faithless: These “Heroic” Half-Measures are Doomed to Fail
Election 2016 Dec 6 9:30 AM

No Faith in the Faithless: These “Heroic” Half-Measures are Doomed to Fail

Bobby Roberts
The “Liberal Bubble” Is a Ridiculous Myth
$$$ Dec 5 3:18 PM

The “Liberal Bubble” Is a Ridiculous Myth

Ned Lannamann
Trump Supporters Panic; File Lawsuit to Stop Recount
Election 2016 Dec 2 9:12 AM

Trump Supporters Panic; File Lawsuit to Stop Recount

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Watch This CNN Interviewer Face-Palm Herself Listening to Ignorant Trump Supporters
Election 2016 Dec 1 9:28 AM

Watch This CNN Interviewer Face-Palm Herself Listening to Ignorant Trump Supporters

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Portland Invests Millions in Banks that Fund Controversial Private Prisons
News Nov 30 4:00 AM

Portland Invests Millions in Banks that Fund Controversial Private Prisons

Is That About to Change?

Dirk VanderHart
Computer Scientist Explains Why Electoral College May Have Been Hacked
Election 2016 Nov 23 11:14 AM

Computer Scientist Explains Why Electoral College May Have Been Hacked

Wm. Steven Humphrey
"We Needed to Put Portland on Notice": ACLU Says Protestor Arrests Might Be Illegal
News Nov 22 4:49 PM

"We Needed to Put Portland on Notice": ACLU Says Protestor Arrests Might Be Illegal

Dirk VanderHart
Women's Colleges to Homophobic, Racist Trump Surrogates: Come At Us, Bros
Election 2016 Nov 22 12:01 PM

Women's Colleges to Homophobic, Racist Trump Surrogates: Come At Us, Bros

Megan Burbank
A Quick List of Prominent Conservatives Who Have Spoken Out Against Neo-Nazis in the Republican Party
News Nov 22 9:35 AM

A Quick List of Prominent Conservatives Who Have Spoken Out Against Neo-Nazis in the Republican Party

Bobby Roberts
Not Marchin', Just Plottin'
Election 2016 Nov 18 2:28 PM

Not Marchin', Just Plottin'

Jenni Moore
Trump Will Never Settle! (This Just In... He Settled.)
Election 2016 Nov 18 2:15 PM

Trump Will Never Settle! (This Just In... He Settled.)

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Here's Where Cannabis Stands After This Nightmare of an Election
Cannabis Nov 18 12:59 PM

Here's Where Cannabis Stands After This Nightmare of an Election

Josh Jardine
Yes, There is a Legislative Route to Eliminating the Electoral College. It Doesn't Involve Faithless Electors.
Politics Nov 17 4:52 PM

Yes, There is a Legislative Route to Eliminating the Electoral College. It Doesn't Involve Faithless Electors.

Megan Burbank
Building a Wall Is One of the Dumbest Ideas in American History
Movies & TV Nov 16 1:14 PM

Building a Wall Is One of the Dumbest Ideas in American History

Ned Lannamann
Chloe Eudaly Just Pulled Off an Exceedingly Rare Win
News Nov 16 4:00 AM

Chloe Eudaly Just Pulled Off an Exceedingly Rare Win

Here’s What It Means

Dirk VanderHart
We Can’t Go On. We’ll Go On.
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

We Can’t Go On. We’ll Go On.

When You Feel Despair Coming On, Remember That You Live in Oregon

Megan Burbank
America Has Been Marinating in White Supremacy for Hundreds of Years
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

America Has Been Marinating in White Supremacy for Hundreds of Years

Trump’s Election Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise

Ciara Dolan
Wondering What You Can Do? A Lot.
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

Wondering What You Can Do? A Lot.

Here are Some Good Places to Start

Megan Burbank
Why We March
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

Why We March

Mercury Staff
Portland Despises Donald Trump With a Special Passion
News Nov 16 4:00 AM

Portland Despises Donald Trump With a Special Passion

Local Activists Are Hoping to Put That Hate to Good Use

Doug Brown & Dirk VanderHart
Not Marchin’, Just Plottin’
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

Not Marchin’, Just Plottin’

Preparing for the worst

Jenni Moore
Why Protesting Trump Now Is So Important
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

Why Protesting Trump Now Is So Important

The World is Watching

Ned Lannamann
No, New York Times, I Will Not Give President Trump “a Chance”
Politics Nov 16 4:00 AM

No, New York Times, I Will Not Give President Trump “a Chance”

Why Donald Trump Doesn’t Deserve a Chance

Bobby Roberts
A Local Man Is Asking Portlanders to Give to Cops, Following Protests
News Nov 15 3:40 PM

A Local Man Is Asking Portlanders to Give to Cops, Following Protests

Dirk VanderHart
Here's What's Going to Happen to Your Healthcare
Election 2016 Nov 15 8:57 AM

Here's What's Going to Happen to Your Healthcare

Megan Burbank
Resist Trump By Supporting These Crucial Organizations
Election 2016 Nov 14 2:27 PM

Resist Trump By Supporting These Crucial Organizations

Mercury Staff
Portland High School Kids are Skipping School to Protest Trump
Election 2016 Nov 14 11:44 AM

Portland High School Kids are Skipping School to Protest Trump

Wm. Steven Humphrey
“Please Stay Home Tonight,” Portland Mayor and Police Chief Tell Demonstrators
News Nov 12 3:49 PM

“Please Stay Home Tonight,” Portland Mayor and Police Chief Tell Demonstrators

Dirk VanderHart
Cops Arrested 17 Anti-Trump Demonstrators Friday Night—And Four More In Connection With A Shooting
News Nov 12 12:35 PM

Cops Arrested 17 Anti-Trump Demonstrators Friday Night—And Four More In Connection With A Shooting

Dirk VanderHart
Chants, Tear Gas, and Flashbangs: Updates From Last Night’s Anti-Trump Rally
News Nov 12 9:25 AM

Chants, Tear Gas, and Flashbangs: Updates From Last Night’s Anti-Trump Rally

Dirk VanderHart
Guest Editorial: The Changemakers of Tomorrow
Election 2016 Nov 11 3:59 PM

Guest Editorial: The Changemakers of Tomorrow

Philip Rafferty
Don't Forget, Violence and Vandalism Provides Support to Trump
Election 2016 Nov 11 11:15 AM

Don't Forget, Violence and Vandalism Provides Support to Trump

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Portland Activists Have Raised More than $10,000 $32,000 to Pay For Thursday Night's Vandalism
News Nov 11 11:05 AM

Portland Activists Have Raised More than $10,000 $32,000 to Pay For Thursday Night's Vandalism

Dirk VanderHart
Harry Reid Gives ’Em Hell
News Nov 11 10:12 AM

Harry Reid Gives ’Em Hell

Ned Lannamann
Russia Admits They Had Contact with Traitorous Trump During His Campaign
Election 2016 Nov 11 9:02 AM

Russia Admits They Had Contact with Traitorous Trump During His Campaign

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Wondering What You Can Do? A Lot. Start Here.
Election 2016 Nov 10 5:15 PM

Wondering What You Can Do? A Lot. Start Here.

Megan Burbank
No, I Will Not Give Trump a Chance.
News Nov 10 1:30 PM

No, I Will Not Give Trump a Chance.

Bobby Roberts
After a Week Like This, You Should See Arrival This Weekend
Movies & TV Nov 10 11:44 AM

After a Week Like This, You Should See Arrival This Weekend

Erik Henriksen
Oregone? Two Portlanders Are Pushing for State Secession After Trump's Victory
News Nov 10 11:28 AM

Oregone? Two Portlanders Are Pushing for State Secession After Trump's Victory

Dirk VanderHart
Why Protesting Trump Now Is So Important
News Nov 10 10:50 AM

Why Protesting Trump Now Is So Important

Ned Lannamann
Stop Telling People of Color to Calm Down
Election 2016 Nov 10 10:13 AM

Stop Telling People of Color to Calm Down

Ciara Dolan
It's Not "the Economy, Stupid"
Election 2016 Nov 10 9:29 AM

It's Not "the Economy, Stupid"

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Cops Helped A Massive Anti-Trump Protest Shut Down I-5 on Wednesday
News Nov 9 5:59 PM

Cops Helped A Massive Anti-Trump Protest Shut Down I-5 on Wednesday

Dirk VanderHart & Doug Brown
America Has Been Marinating in White Supremacy for Hundreds of Years
Election 2016 Nov 9 4:40 PM

America Has Been Marinating in White Supremacy for Hundreds of Years

Ciara Dolan
We Can't Go On. We'll Go On.
Election 2016 Nov 9 2:56 PM

We Can't Go On. We'll Go On.

Megan Burbank
The Disgust. The Grief. The Shock. And What to Do About It.
Election 2016 Nov 9 1:33 PM

The Disgust. The Grief. The Shock. And What to Do About It.

Christopher Frizzelle
Good Morning, America. Welcome To Your White Supremacy
Election 2016 Nov 9 10:00 AM

Good Morning, America. Welcome To Your White Supremacy

Ijeoma Oluo
A Lot Went Wrong on Election Night
News Nov 9 4:00 AM

A Lot Went Wrong on Election Night

But Here’s What Happened In Local Races

Dirk VanderHart
“Replied the Scorpion, ‘It’s My Nature.’”
News Nov 8 10:35 PM

“Replied the Scorpion, ‘It’s My Nature.’”

Bobby Roberts
The Portland Mercury’s Live Updates from the 2016 Election!
Election 2016 Nov 8 6:47 PM

The Portland Mercury’s Live Updates from the 2016 Election!

Erik Henriksen
A Multnomah County Deputy Chanted "Trump" At Voters Tuesday Afternoon
News Nov 8 2:08 PM

A Multnomah County Deputy Chanted "Trump" At Voters Tuesday Afternoon

Dirk VanderHart
I Love New Yorkers
Election 2016 Nov 8 1:03 PM

I Love New Yorkers

Dan Savage
There's More to This Election Than Clinton and Trump: Universal Healthcare, Legal Pot, Rank-Choice Voting, And More
Election 2016 Nov 8 11:55 AM

There's More to This Election Than Clinton and Trump: Universal Healthcare, Legal Pot, Rank-Choice Voting, And More

Ansel Herz
Last Minute Voter? Use Our Election Cheat Sheet!
Election 2016 Nov 8 11:30 AM

Last Minute Voter? Use Our Election Cheat Sheet!

the Mercury Election Strike Force
Got Voter Anxiety? Relax and Celebrate at the Portland Mercury’s Election Night Party!
Election 2016 Nov 8 9:00 AM

Got Voter Anxiety? Relax and Celebrate at the Portland Mercury’s Election Night Party!

Mercury Staff
Good Morning, Election Day! Here's What (and Where) to Watch as We Finally Get this Thing Over With
?!?!? Nov 8 7:24 AM

Good Morning, Election Day! Here's What (and Where) to Watch as We Finally Get this Thing Over With

Dirk VanderHart
Dear Bad Hombres and Nasty Women: Don't Panic. Vote! Then Do These Other Things
Election 2016 Nov 7 12:26 PM

Dear Bad Hombres and Nasty Women: Don't Panic. Vote! Then Do These Other Things

Megan Burbank
Saturday Night Live Encourages Bipartisan Hugging
Election 2016 Nov 7 11:42 AM

Saturday Night Live Encourages Bipartisan Hugging

Jennifer Campbell
What's Happening with Weed on a National Level? Your Election Day Guide
Cannabis Nov 7 11:29 AM

What's Happening with Weed on a National Level? Your Election Day Guide

Vince Sliwoski
This Sunday: The "Make America Nice Again" Voting Party
Election 2016 Nov 4 10:14 AM

This Sunday: The "Make America Nice Again" Voting Party

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Louis C.K. Wants You to Get Over Yourself and Vote
Comedy Nov 3 11:00 AM

Louis C.K. Wants You to Get Over Yourself and Vote

Ana Sofia Knauf
Trump Dread
Election 2016 Nov 2 2:35 PM

Trump Dread

You Think the Campaign Is Almost Over. It Will Never Be Over.

Sean Nelson
Nate Silver Is Here To Ruin Your Day
Election 2016 Nov 2 1:36 PM

Nate Silver Is Here To Ruin Your Day

Dan Savage
New Column!
Event Nov 2 4:00 AM

New Column!

Got Voter Anxiety? Relax and Celebrate at the Portland Mercury’s Election Night Party!

Keep Calm and Visualize Michelle Obama Being Appointed to Hillary Clinton's Cabinet
Election 2016 Nov 1 3:49 PM

Keep Calm and Visualize Michelle Obama Being Appointed to Hillary Clinton's Cabinet

Megan Burbank
Election Night in Portland 2016...Come Hang With the Mercury at Doug Fir
Election 2016 Nov 1 3:22 PM

Election Night in Portland 2016...Come Hang With the Mercury at Doug Fir

Wm. Steven Humphrey
If Your Nerves Are Fried from this Presidential Race, Here's What You Can Do
Election 2016 Nov 1 1:59 PM

If Your Nerves Are Fried from this Presidential Race, Here's What You Can Do

Christopher Frizzelle
Donald Trump Gets Coveted Ku Klux Klan Endorsement
Race Nov 1 12:59 PM

Donald Trump Gets Coveted Ku Klux Klan Endorsement

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Donald Trump's History of Shredding Documents and Destroying Emails When He's Under Subpoena Is Shocking
Election 2016 Oct 31 2:36 PM

Donald Trump's History of Shredding Documents and Destroying Emails When He's Under Subpoena Is Shocking

Christopher Frizzelle
Opinion: Privilege, Malheur, and Writing in Teressa for Sheriff
Election 2016 Oct 28 1:30 PM

Opinion: Privilege, Malheur, and Writing in Teressa for Sheriff

Nate Bagley
Trump Isn't Investing Enough In His Own Campaign. Sad!
Election 2016 Oct 28 12:56 PM

Trump Isn't Investing Enough In His Own Campaign. Sad!

Rich Smith
Haven't Voted for City Commissioner Yet? Watch This Debate on Housing
News Oct 27 1:38 PM

Haven't Voted for City Commissioner Yet? Watch This Debate on Housing

Dirk VanderHart
Today in Third-Party Candidates
Election 2016 Oct 27 12:50 PM

Today in Third-Party Candidates

Dan Savage
Donald Trump and His Campaign Manager Occupy Separate Realities
Election 2016 Oct 25 12:39 PM

Donald Trump and His Campaign Manager Occupy Separate Realities

Christopher Frizzelle
Need Help Voting? Try This Handy Mercury Voter's Cheat Sheet!
Election 2016 Oct 25 10:14 AM

Need Help Voting? Try This Handy Mercury Voter's Cheat Sheet!

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Elizabeth Warren: "Get This, Donald. Nasty Women Are Tough. Nasty Women Are Smart. And Nasty Women Vote."
Election 2016 Oct 24 3:32 PM

Elizabeth Warren: "Get This, Donald. Nasty Women Are Tough. Nasty Women Are Smart. And Nasty Women Vote."

Christopher Frizzelle
Mandatory Election Viewing: The War Room
Movies & TV Oct 24 11:50 AM

Mandatory Election Viewing: The War Room

Erik Henriksen
Don't Shoot Portland's Teressa Raiford Wants to be Sheriff
News Oct 24 9:10 AM

Don't Shoot Portland's Teressa Raiford Wants to be Sheriff

Dirk VanderHart
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: No on Measure 26-183 (Appointed County Sheriff)
Election 2016 Oct 22 12:00 PM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: No on Measure 26-183 (Appointed County Sheriff)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Mesure 26-180 (Recreational Pot Sales Tax)
Election 2016 Oct 22 10:00 AM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Mesure 26-180 (Recreational Pot Sales Tax)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 26-179 (Affordable Housing Bond)
Election 2016 Oct 21 5:10 PM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 26-179 (Affordable Housing Bond)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 100 (Oregon Wildlife Trafficking Prevention)
Election 2016 Oct 21 3:02 PM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 100 (Oregon Wildlife Trafficking Prevention)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
Wieden+Kennedy Set Up a Trump-Skewering Food Cart Downtown
Food and Drink Oct 21 3:00 PM

Wieden+Kennedy Set Up a Trump-Skewering Food Cart Downtown

Dirk VanderHart
Here's Your Reminder That "Partial Birth Abortion" is Not a Thing
Election 2016 Oct 21 2:59 PM

Here's Your Reminder That "Partial Birth Abortion" is Not a Thing

Megan Burbank
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Mesure 26-184 (County Campaign Finance Limits)
Election 2016 Oct 21 2:44 PM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Mesure 26-184 (County Campaign Finance Limits)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 99 (Outdoor Education Fund)
Election 2016 Oct 21 2:08 PM

The Portland Mercury Endorsement: Yes on Measure 99 (Outdoor Education Fund)

the Mercury Election Strike Force
School Board Chair Regrets Writing Opposing Statement for Measure 97—Now He's (Correctly) For It
News Oct 21 12:59 PM

School Board Chair Regrets Writing Opposing Statement for Measure 97—Now He's (Correctly) For It

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Trump Promises To Accept Results of Election...
Election 2016 Oct 20 12:43 PM

Trump Promises To Accept Results of Election...

Dan Savage
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