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News Oct 15 1:02 PM

UPDATE: Judge Extends Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in Oregon

US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled October 15 that a restraining order issued earlier this month will be extended by two weeks.

News Oct 4 5:25 PM

Federal Judge Grants Restraining Order Blocking Trump From Deploying Troops to Portland

Judge says Trump administration violated Constitution and failed to provide proof that National Guard activation was necessary.

News Jul 31 2:37 PM

Portland Mayor Mandates Compliance With Trump Policies in Effort to Retain Federal Funds 

Mayor Keith Wilson issued an executive order halting some DEI programs as the federal government threatens to withhold millions from jurisdictions that don't comply. Lawyers estimate 75 city programs will be impacted.

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News Mar 4 3:20 PM

Portland Protesters Rally for “Tesla Takedown”

As Tesla stocks tumble, hundreds of people are holding regular protests outside the Portland dealership to protest Elon Musk’s government takeover.

Opinion Feb 24 9:39 AM

"Dear Elon Musk: Here's What I Accomplished Last Week"

Mercury Editor Wm. Steven Humphrey answers Elon Musk's threatening weekend email to federal employees.

News Oct 27 11:08 AM

Portland Jewish Activists Rally for Cease-Fire in Gaza

As Oregon’s elected leaders convey steadfast support for Israel, protests highlight civilian casualties.

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News Jun 14 1:15 PM

The Curriculum Culture Wars Come to Portland-Area Schools

Schools in the Portland metro area have been put on defense as conservative groups push against LGBTQ and race-related lessons required by state law

Feature Dec 6 4:00 AM

Keep Resisting. It’s Working.

How We Got Through the Last Two Years, and How We’ll Get Through the Next Two

News Jul 25 4:00 AM

The Asylum Seeker

He Could Be Killed If He's Sent Back to Russia. So Why Won’t a Portland Judge Let Him Stay?

Comedy Jul 4 4:00 AM

Ask an ICE Agent!

Everything You Wanted to Know About ICE (But Were Afraid to Ask)