Next issue: They call four hundred people asking them to “just say something nice” about the mayor.
What I really love about the name is that it implies there’s a huge downside, too. The paper is published monthly in Damascus, Oregon, and is seeking “volunteer writers to tell the positive stories of the Portland metro area,” in case you’re interested. From the website:
We were tired of being inundated with negative news. News media often focuses on the worst 1% of human behavior, leaving us with a distorted picture of our community. We are here to give the other 99% a voice, the everyday positive stories of life. Good news inspires, encourages, and builds a stronger and happier community, and that is our goal.
I can’t wait to write my first volunteer submission.
If it’s free I’ll give it a couple months.
“panhandlers use donated money for actual food”
“Dogs Are Nice”
“portland business alliance security police help old woman cross street”
“portland bike cop busts a bad-ass wheelie”
“hipster non-sarcastically smiles”
“rain helps back yard gardens grow”
“service industry worker doesn’t scoff at 10% tip”
“pabst wins another blue ribbon”
perfect
“Blogtown reader discovers how to eliminate Global Bittering, gives virgin birth to litter of puppies”
“Tacooooooos!”
“Matt Davis pets dog”
Old Town no longer smells like pee.