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Portland Jewish Activists Rally for Cease-Fire in Gaza
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.

Abe Asher
Thousands of Portlanders Gather to Oppose End of <i>Roe</i>
News Jun 24 9:28 PM

Thousands of Portlanders Gather to Oppose End of Roe

Alex Zielinski
How You Can Help People Who Just Lost Access to Abortion
News Jun 24 1:15 PM

How You Can Help People Who Just Lost Access to Abortion

Isabella Garcia
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How Will the End of <i>Roe</i> Impact Oregonians?
News Jun 24 12:59 PM

How Will the End of Roe Impact Oregonians?

Alex Zielinski
The Curriculum Culture Wars Come to Portland-Area Schools
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

Isabella Garcia
Portland Students to March for Gun Control Laws Saturday
News Jun 10 10:18 AM

Portland Students to March for Gun Control Laws Saturday

Alex Zielinski
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Oregon Medical Providers, Politicians, and the Public Respond to Draft Repeal of <em>Roe</em>
News May 3 4:02 PM

Oregon Medical Providers, Politicians, and the Public Respond to Draft Repeal of Roe

Alex Zielinski
Following Anti-Trans Bills, Oregon Healthcare Providers Anticipate Surge in Patients
News Mar 31 10:54 AM

Following Anti-Trans Bills, Oregon Healthcare Providers Anticipate Surge in Patients

Abe Asher
Oregon Abortion Advocates Brace for Fallout Following Idaho Abortion Ban
News Mar 17 8:50 AM

Oregon Abortion Advocates Brace for Fallout Following Idaho Abortion Ban

Alex Zielinski
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Oregon's Redistricting Process Hits a Partisan Slowdown
News Sep 23 10:38 AM

Oregon's Redistricting Process Hits a Partisan Slowdown

Abe Asher
In Response to Texas Abortion Ban, Portland Directs $200,000 to Support Reproductive Health Providers
News Sep 15 1:33 PM

In Response to Texas Abortion Ban, Portland Directs $200,000 to Support Reproductive Health Providers

Alex Zielinski
Portland City Council Delays Vote to Ban Business With Texas Over Abortion Law
News Sep 8 11:07 AM

Portland City Council Delays Vote to Ban Business With Texas Over Abortion Law

Alex Zielinski
Oregon Members of Congress Urge DOJ to Investigate Right-Wing Extremist Activity in Oregon
News Aug 31 1:08 PM

Oregon Members of Congress Urge DOJ to Investigate Right-Wing Extremist Activity in Oregon

Alex Zielinski
Oregon Refugee Resettlement Agencies Brace for an Influx of Afghan Refugees
News Aug 20 9:14 AM

Oregon Refugee Resettlement Agencies Brace for an Influx of Afghan Refugees

Alex Zielinski
Sen. Susan Collins Isn't Sure Queer People Should Be Allowed to Keep Their Jobs and Homes
National Politics Feb 24 1:00 PM

Sen. Susan Collins Isn't Sure Queer People Should Be Allowed to Keep Their Jobs and Homes

Matt Baume
Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as Transportation Secretary—Now What?
National Politics Feb 2 2:30 PM

Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as Transportation Secretary—Now What?

Matt Baume
<strong>Biden's Signin':</strong> Here's What the Executive Ordered During His First Full Week in Office
National Politics Jan 27 11:00 AM

Biden's Signin': Here's What the Executive Ordered During His First Full Week in Office

Jasmyne Keimig
Meet the New Senate Majority Leader
National Politics Jan 8 10:18 AM

Meet the New Senate Majority Leader

Matt Baume
Live Blog: Trump Fanatics Attempt a Coup; Breach the US Capitol
National Politics Jan 6 12:29 PM

Live Blog: Trump Fanatics Attempt a Coup; Breach the US Capitol

Chase Burns, Wm. Steven Humphrey & Blair Stenvick
Flippin' Georgia: 75,000 New Voters, Perdue Disses Raffensperger, and Lots of Cash
National Politics Jan 4 3:01 PM

Flippin' Georgia: 75,000 New Voters, Perdue Disses Raffensperger, and Lots of Cash

Jasmyne Keimig
Flippin' Georgia: A Quick Refresher on Georgia's Very Moderate Democrats
National Politics Dec 30 3:00 PM

Flippin' Georgia: A Quick Refresher on Georgia's Very Moderate Democrats

Jasmyne Keimig
Flippin' Georgia: 1.4 Million Cast Early Ballots in Senate Runoff
News Dec 22 3:30 PM

Flippin' Georgia: 1.4 Million Cast Early Ballots in Senate Runoff

Jasmyne Keimig
Flipping Georgia: Early Voting Commences, Perdue's Shady Finances, and Loeffler's KKK Pose
News Dec 15 11:00 AM

Flipping Georgia: Early Voting Commences, Perdue's Shady Finances, and Loeffler's KKK Pose

Jasmyne Keimig
Flipping Georgia: Sen. Kelly Loeffler's Brain Is Holding Her Hostage!
News Dec 8 12:00 PM

Flipping Georgia: Sen. Kelly Loeffler's Brain Is Holding Her Hostage!

Jasmyne Keimig
Flipping Georgia: Sen. Kelly Loeffler Self-Isolates After Mixed Coronavirus Test Results
News Nov 24 11:12 AM

Flipping Georgia: Sen. Kelly Loeffler Self-Isolates After Mixed Coronavirus Test Results

Jasmyne Keimig
The U.S. Finally Assembles a Team of COVID Avengers
News Nov 9 11:30 AM

The U.S. Finally Assembles a Team of COVID Avengers

Chase Burns
Jaime Harrison Rai$es a Monster $57 Million in Race Against Lindsey Graham
National Politics Oct 13 2:13 PM

Jaime Harrison Rai$es a Monster $57 Million in Race Against Lindsey Graham

Jasmyne Keimig
Things You Can Do to Support the Black Community and Promote Anti-Racist Efforts
News Jun 2 5:44 PM

Things You Can Do to Support the Black Community and Promote Anti-Racist Efforts

Mercury Staff
Delete Your Black Square Post
Resistance and Solidarity Jun 2 1:51 PM

Delete Your Black Square Post

Jasmyne Keimig
I Wish I Was Making It Up That Democrats Thought About Putting Joe Biden in Fortnite
Tech May 12 11:30 AM

I Wish I Was Making It Up That Democrats Thought About Putting Joe Biden in Fortnite

Matt Baume
Cannabuzz: Cannabis and the Candidates
Cannabis Mar 26 2:44 PM

Cannabuzz: Cannabis and the Candidates

Josh Jardine
By Not Falling to the Ground with Brainworms Crawling Out of His Ears, Biden Wins the CNN Debate
News Mar 16 3:59 PM

By Not Falling to the Ground with Brainworms Crawling Out of His Ears, Biden Wins the CNN Debate

Rich Smith
The 2020 Presidential Candidates' Terrible Campaign Merch: A Journey of Discovery
National Politics Mar 2 7:00 AM

The 2020 Presidential Candidates' Terrible Campaign Merch: A Journey of Discovery

Erik Henriksen
Elizabeth Warren Roasts Her Competitors Alive
National Politics Feb 20 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Warren Roasts Her Competitors Alive

Christopher Frizzelle
Bernie Sanders Draws Over 17,000 to the Tacoma Dome
National Politics Feb 18 12:54 PM

Bernie Sanders Draws Over 17,000 to the Tacoma Dome

Rich Smith
Joe Biden Is Running Scared
National Politics Feb 12 1:55 PM

Joe Biden Is Running Scared

Christopher Frizzelle
Mike Bloomberg Isn't Going Away
National Politics Feb 11 2:00 PM

Mike Bloomberg Isn't Going Away

Katie Herzog
Trump Goes Off the Rails During Victory Speech
National Politics Feb 6 2:00 PM

Trump Goes Off the Rails During Victory Speech

Katie Herzog
Breaking: Not Every Republican Senator Is a Spineless, Enabling Fucknut
National Politics Feb 5 2:15 PM

Breaking: Not Every Republican Senator Is a Spineless, Enabling Fucknut

Christopher Frizzelle
The World's Most Important Questions About the Life-Changing Trailer for <i>F9: The Fast Saga</i>
Movies & TV Jan 31 3:56 PM

The World's Most Important Questions About the Life-Changing Trailer for F9: The Fast Saga

Erik Henriksen
CNN Lost Last Night's Debate
National Politics Jan 15 1:28 PM

CNN Lost Last Night's Debate

Rich Smith
Shade of the Day: Republican Steve Schmidt Devastates Republican Lindsey Graham
National Politics Jan 7 9:29 AM

Shade of the Day: Republican Steve Schmidt Devastates Republican Lindsey Graham

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Remembering 2019: Are Democrats Too Scared of Trump to Elect a Woman or Person of Color?
National Politics Dec 27 11:30 AM

Remembering 2019: Are Democrats Too Scared of Trump to Elect a Woman or Person of Color?

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Democratic Debates: Wine Caves, Smoke-Filled Rooms, and the Problem with Primaries
National Politics Dec 20 12:28 PM

Democratic Debates: Wine Caves, Smoke-Filled Rooms, and the Problem with Primaries

Katie Herzog
Trump Marks Impeachment with Campaign Rally/Temper Tantrum
National Politics Dec 19 12:16 PM

Trump Marks Impeachment with Campaign Rally/Temper Tantrum

Katie Herzog
Kamala Harris Drops Out of the Presidential Race
National Politics Dec 3 11:59 AM

Kamala Harris Drops Out of the Presidential Race

Eli Sanders
Impeachment Update: Fiona Hill Tells Republicans They're Playing Into the Hands of the Russians
National Politics Nov 21 11:29 AM

Impeachment Update: Fiona Hill Tells Republicans They're Playing Into the Hands of the Russians

Christopher Frizzelle
Local Shame Gordon Sondland Transforms Into Local Hero Gordon Sondland by Throwing Everyone He Ever Met Under the Bus
National Politics Nov 20 11:31 AM

Local Shame Gordon Sondland Transforms Into Local Hero Gordon Sondland by Throwing Everyone He Ever Met Under the Bus

Erik Henriksen
Apropos of Nothing, Here is the Presidential Line of Succession
National Politics Nov 20 11:07 AM

Apropos of Nothing, Here is the Presidential Line of Succession

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Republicans Try to Get Lt. Col. Vindman to Break the Law During Impeachment Hearing
National Politics Nov 19 2:44 PM

Republicans Try to Get Lt. Col. Vindman to Break the Law During Impeachment Hearing

Christopher Frizzelle
Trump's Offer to Testify at His Own Impeachment Hearing Is Proof of How Popular the Impeachment Is
National Politics Nov 18 2:55 PM

Trump's Offer to Testify at His Own Impeachment Hearing Is Proof of How Popular the Impeachment Is

Charles Mudede
Portland's Gordon Sondland Reverses Previous Lie; Throws Trump (and Pence!) Under the Bus
National Politics Nov 5 12:30 PM

Portland's Gordon Sondland Reverses Previous Lie; Throws Trump (and Pence!) Under the Bus

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Liberals That Don't Get It: Booing Trump Is the Most American Thing Ever
Sports Oct 28 10:01 AM

Liberals That Don't Get It: Booing Trump Is the Most American Thing Ever

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Trump EPA Revokes Protections for Waterways
National Politics Oct 22 3:00 PM

Trump EPA Revokes Protections for Waterways

Katie Herzog
The 2020 Presidential Race Just Lost the Only Candidate Appropriately Concerned About Climate Change
Science! Aug 22 12:20 PM

The 2020 Presidential Race Just Lost the Only Candidate Appropriately Concerned About Climate Change

Erik Henriksen
Democratic Debate Recap: Despite Solid Performances, Warren and Sanders Can't Compete with Hobbs and Shaw
Movies & TV Jul 31 8:59 AM

Democratic Debate Recap: Despite Solid Performances, Warren and Sanders Can't Compete with Hobbs and Shaw

Erik Henriksen
America, Make No Mistake—I WILL Disappoint You
National Politics Jul 24 8:59 AM

America, Make No Mistake—I WILL Disappoint You

Former Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller
Rep. Earl Blumenauer on Climate Change:
News Jul 9 12:59 PM

Rep. Earl Blumenauer on Climate Change: "Congress Needs to Understand This Is an Emergency and Act Like It"

Erik Henriksen
Why It's Time to Stop Joking About Alabama, and Start Protecting Its Vulnerable People
National Politics May 16 11:00 AM

Why It's Time to Stop Joking About Alabama, and Start Protecting Its Vulnerable People

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Another Reason to Love Elizabeth Warren: Says Hell No" to Fox News Town Hall">
National Politics May 14 9:37 AM

Another Reason to Love Elizabeth Warren: Says "Oh Hell No" to Fox News Town Hall

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Are Democrats Too Scared of Trump to Elect a Woman or Person of Color?
National Politics Apr 25 11:25 AM

Are Democrats Too Scared of Trump to Elect a Woman or Person of Color?

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Good Morning, Mueller: Let's Read the Just Released Mueller Report
National Politics Apr 18 8:46 AM

Good Morning, Mueller: Let's Read the Just Released Mueller Report

Eli Sanders
Looks Like Joe Biden Is Going to Run Despite an Accusation of Inappropriate Touching
National Politics Apr 1 2:45 PM

Looks Like Joe Biden Is Going to Run Despite an Accusation of Inappropriate Touching

Eli Sanders
The Fight to End the Electoral College is Gaining Traction
National Politics Mar 19 9:17 AM

The Fight to End the Electoral College is Gaining Traction

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Trump Has a Very Good Reason for Calling Tim Cook
National Politics Mar 11 11:01 AM

Trump Has a Very Good Reason for Calling Tim Cook "Tim Apple"

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Michelle Obama's Portland Appearance Has Been Postponed
Books Feb 8 2:56 PM

Michelle Obama's Portland Appearance Has Been Postponed

Ned Lannamann
State Governors Are Wising up on Cannabis
Cannabis Jan 17 10:43 AM

State Governors Are Wising up on Cannabis

Josh Jardine
UPDATED: How to Actively Avoid Trump's Nationally Televised Speech
National Politics Jan 8 9:51 AM

UPDATED: How to Actively Avoid Trump's Nationally Televised Speech

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Save Christmas by Disabling Fox News from Your Parents' TV
TV Dec 19 3:29 PM

Save Christmas by Disabling Fox News from Your Parents' TV

Ned Lannamann
Holiday Resistance Tips: How to Navigate Politics at the Dinner Table
National Politics Dec 17 10:00 AM

Holiday Resistance Tips: How to Navigate Politics at the Dinner Table

Ciara Dolan
Keep Resisting. It’s Working.
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

Ned Lannamann
America Likes to Look at Its Dead Presidents
National Politics Dec 4 1:56 PM

America Likes to Look at Its Dead Presidents

Ned Lannamann
Dear <i>Oregonian</i>: Joey Gibson Doesn't Need Our Understanding
News Oct 29 7:52 AM

Dear Oregonian: Joey Gibson Doesn't Need Our Understanding

Alex Zielinski
This Too Shall Pass: Taylor Swift, Jared Kushner’s Nuts... and BUNNIES!
Gossip Oct 25 4:00 AM

This Too Shall Pass: Taylor Swift, Jared Kushner’s Nuts... and BUNNIES!

Elinor Jones
Panic! Portland Overrun by WSJ Opinion Writer)">
National Politics Oct 12 11:37 AM

Panic! Portland Overrun by "Mob Rule" (According to WSJ Opinion Writer)

Wm. Steven Humphrey
This Too Shall Pass: Miniature Horses and Speidi Crystals
Gossip Oct 11 4:00 AM

This Too Shall Pass: Miniature Horses and Speidi Crystals

Elinor Jones
The United States of Dunning-Kruger: How Russian Trolls Used Star Wars Fandom to Speed Us Towards Dystopia
Video Games Oct 8 10:01 AM

The United States of Dunning-Kruger: How Russian Trolls Used Star Wars Fandom to Speed Us Towards Dystopia

Bobby Roberts
Photos and Video: Women March On the Supreme Court
National Politics Oct 4 1:00 PM

Photos and Video: Women March On the Supreme Court

Dan Savage
The FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh Will Not Save Us
News Sep 28 2:15 PM

The FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh Will Not Save Us

Bobby Roberts
Brett Kavanaugh Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee (Lots of Updates!)
National Politics Sep 27 12:58 PM

Brett Kavanaugh Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee (Lots of Updates!)

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Got 30 Seconds? Then Make Sure You're Registered to Vote!
National Politics Sep 25 1:08 PM

Got 30 Seconds? Then Make Sure You're Registered to Vote!

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Televangelist Warlock Pat Robertson Casts Spell on Hurricane Florence
National Politics Sep 12 1:00 PM

Televangelist Warlock Pat Robertson Casts Spell on Hurricane Florence

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Report: Trump Wanted to Put a South Korean Missile Defense System
National Politics Sep 6 2:40 PM

Report: Trump Wanted to Put a South Korean Missile Defense System "In Portland," Because... ??

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Twitter Justice: Ted Cruz Tries to Shame Beto O'Rourke; Hits Self In Nuts
National Politics Aug 30 9:30 AM

Twitter Justice: Ted Cruz Tries to Shame Beto O'Rourke; Hits Self In Nuts

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Trump Announces Presidency Was an Elaborate Prank Show Called <i>Trump’d</i>
Comedy Aug 29 4:00 AM

Trump Announces Presidency Was an Elaborate Prank Show Called Trump’d

Courtenay Hameister
Unite the Right 2’s Group Chat Explains Small Turnout
Comedy Aug 15 4:00 AM

Unite the Right 2’s Group Chat Explains Small Turnout

Courtenay Hameister
Let’s Play “Real Trump Tweets? Or Some Shit I Wrote After Four Rosés?”
Comedy Aug 1 4:00 AM

Let’s Play “Real Trump Tweets? Or Some Shit I Wrote After Four Rosés?”

Courtenay Hameister
The Asylum Seeker
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?

Katie Herzog
What's She Mad About Now: It Can't Happen Here
National Politics Jul 23 9:00 AM

What's She Mad About Now: It Can't Happen Here

Courtenay Hameister
One Day at a Time: Another Win for #TeamHeckle
Gossip Jul 19 10:30 AM

One Day at a Time: Another Win for #TeamHeckle

Ann Romano
It Can’t Happen Here
Comedy Jul 18 4:00 AM

It Can’t Happen Here

Courtenay Hameister
Republicans Endorse Arming Preschoolers in Sacha Baron Cohen's New Show
TV Jul 16 9:00 AM

Republicans Endorse Arming Preschoolers in Sacha Baron Cohen's New Show

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Ask an ICE Agent!
Comedy Jul 4 4:00 AM

Ask an ICE Agent!

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

Jake Lawson, Agent of ICE
Interview with Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer on <em>Yes We (Still) Can</em>, Obama’s Savvy Court Skills, and Hope for the 2018 Election
Books Jun 25 10:01 AM

Interview with Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer on Yes We (Still) Can, Obama’s Savvy Court Skills, and Hope for the 2018 Election

Jim Behrle
Hitler Crawls Back from Hell to Ask People to Stop Comparing Him to Trump
Comedy Jun 20 4:00 AM

Hitler Crawls Back from Hell to Ask People to Stop Comparing Him to Trump

Courtenay Hameister
Today in Trump's Prison Camps for Children: White House Ignores Their Cries
National Politics Jun 19 10:14 AM

Today in Trump's Prison Camps for Children: White House Ignores Their Cries

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Today in Trump's Prison Camps for Children
National Politics Jun 18 9:02 AM

Today in Trump's Prison Camps for Children

Wm. Steven Humphrey
Read This Thread: Inside Trump's Detention Camp for Immigrant Children
National Politics Jun 14 9:30 AM

Read This Thread: Inside Trump's Detention Camp for Immigrant Children

Wm. Steven Humphrey
President Trump Commits Crime Spree, Then Pardons Himself
Comedy Jun 6 4:00 AM

President Trump Commits Crime Spree, Then Pardons Himself

Courtenay Hameister
Celebrate Trump’s Latest Fuck-Up with This Beautiful “Failed North Korea Summit” Commemorative Coin!
Comedy May 31 9:30 AM

Celebrate Trump’s Latest Fuck-Up with This Beautiful “Failed North Korea Summit” Commemorative Coin!

Wm. Steven Humphrey
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