Whooo! You're a BUSY BEE. Look, it's completely understandable that since you've been SO busy, you may have missed some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! So while you're lounging about this weekend, catch up on the knowledge you need by reading some of these A+++ Mercury articles! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
• Portland Police Exempt from City's Vaccination Order
We updated this post to include news that Multnomah County *also* can't require vaccines for its law enforcement employees.https://t.co/sgmKkah9Ge
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 9, 2021
• POP QUIZ PDX: It's the Newest Edition of Portland's Fave Quiz for September 9!
Drop the confetti, it's time for the latest edition of POP QUIZ PDX, featuring sassy, fun Qs about local street pronunciation, unvaxxed cops, and your choice for the BEST "career Barbie." Crank up yer brain, smarty pants!https://t.co/m00CVbk0SL
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 9, 2021
• Portland City Council Delays Vote to Ban Business With Texas Over Abortion Law
A spokesperson for Mayor Wheeler's office told the Mercury that the vote will likely be on next week’s council agenda.
"City Council is working together to best understand the impact of this important decision."https://t.co/1pn0HJiOuP
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 8, 2021
• Catch the Mercury Movie Mashup, Live and In-Person at the Clinton Street Theater!
Three great Mercury film fests (HUMP!, SPLIFF, & SLAY) all rolled up into one sexy, druggy, and bloody night of fun! It's the Mercury Movie Mashup and it's at the Clinton Street Theater THIS WEEKEND—so get those tix now!https://t.co/j8j0fBkIlI
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 9, 2021
• With a Month Left to Gather Signatures, Where Does the Wheeler Recall Campaign Stand?
The campaign to recall Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has a month left to gather 35,000 signatures—or 4x the amount of names they've collected in the past two months.
According to campaign experts: "It doesn't seem like there's much of a chance."https://t.co/yyvsi6lW8y
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 8, 2021
• Savage Love: On the Down Blow
Does a gay married man who's blowing his co-worker on the down low get a hall pass under certain circumstances? Dan Savage issues a ruling in the newest SAVAGE LOVE!https://t.co/RLjVwpTFux
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 8, 2021
• Vegan Junk Food Is Calling All Trash Pandas
Looking for vegan versions of your fave garbage food classics? The delightful Vegan Junk Food has you covered, and our Janey Wong (@janey_san) has the review.https://t.co/N8PhUDVnhI
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 8, 2021
• “Nikki, thank you”: Sentencing and Vigil Bring Closure for Loved Ones of Murdered Trans Teen
“Nikki was full of energy, love, and loved to help others… My hope for Nikki’s legacy is that these changes create a domino effect.”https://t.co/r7N3bP4Z69
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 10, 2021
The new documentary HOOD RIVER focuses on youth sports, immigration, and class differences in a small Oregon town. Read @EclecticHutch's interview with the filmmakers here:https://t.co/OQ0iUMgf6w
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 9, 2021
Book review: Maggie Nelson's On Freedom takes a "thorny, circuitous route to something resembling hope for the future, and it’s a difficult joy to make the journey with Nelson," writes @meganireneb.https://t.co/XnTxpXps64
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 8, 2021
• How Flawed Population Data Conceals the Reality of COVID for Oregon Pacific Islanders
Inaccurate population data for Oregon Pacific Islanders has led to state health agencies reporting inflated vaccination rates amongst the racial group, obscuring the reality of COVID within the Pacific Islander community. https://t.co/luMg2aot0d
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) September 10, 2021
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
