Ben Voldman
News
The Police Bureau Says That’s Completely Fine
by Doug Brown
Portland Has Questions
by Dirk VanderHart
Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Office Has Been Quietly Looking to Expand Sidewalk Regulations for Months, an Aide Says
by Dirk VanderHart
Music
From Bangerz to “Burning House,” the Singer/Songwriter Feels Pressure-Free of Industry Expectations
by Robert Ham
The 20-Year-Old Label Celebrates a New Split Release
by Mark Lore
Jay-Z (and Vic Mensa!), The Mountain Goats, Pedro the Lion and... Big Bad Voodoo Daddy?
Movies & TV
Believe the Hype. And Then Some.
by Andrew Wright
“It’s About Taking Something That Is Completely Unknown, and Seeing How Different People Look at It.”
by Erik Henriksen
Should You Go See A Christmas Story, White Christmas, or the Star Wars Holiday Special? (OH GOD, DO NOT GO SEE THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL.)
by Mercury Staff
Comedy
Long-Form Stand-Up Is What the "Kid Gorgeous" Comedian Does Best
by Suzette Smith
Books
Why Do Americans Love Bullshit? The New Book Bunk Gets to the Bottom of It
by Rich Smith
Theater & Performance
Portand Podcaster Lillian Karabaic Makes Personal Finance Delightful
by Megan Burbank
Feature
Nikki Brown Clown Brings Love and Laughter to Her People
by Santi Elijah Holley
Last Supper
Sangria, Starters and Paellas Shine at NW Northrup's Spanish Spot
by Andrea Damewood
Lush Life
Some Oregon Brews to Try This Holiday Season
by Ned Lannamann
I, Anonymous
The Myth of the Lonely Stripper
by Anonymous
Ask a Pot Lawyer
What to Do If You Were Misled by a Government Employee About Your License
by Will Patterson
Cannabuzz
How to Argue with Your Family About Legal Weed
by Josh Jardine
Letters
This Week: Racist Potheads, a Portland Housing Shake-Up, and an Obnoxious Fight About Billy Joel
From Slacktivism to Activism
The Jingle Bell Bully Walk, #Metoo, and a Class War for Christmas!
by Emilly Prado
Portland’s Pretty
Have I Ever Attended This Party Sober?
by Marissa Sullivan
Critiquing Christmas
Or, Pirates Ruin Everything.
by Ciara Dolan
Puppets, Choirs, and A BABY CAMEL
by Bri Brey
Warning: Do NOT Eat It
by Ned Lannamann
Come For the Amazing Choreography! Leave Because Dancing Candy Should Not Be This Racist!
by Megan Burbank
The Portland International Raceway Has All of the Lights
by Erik Henriksen
An Ode to the Orchestra’s Mightiest Instrument—the Tuba!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Around and Around (A Vinyl Column)
Azar Lawrence's Bridge into the New Age and Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers' Jungle Fire!
by Ned Lannamann