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Good Morning, News: Council Weighs $938K Payout to Journalists, a US Cryptocurrency Reserve, and Elvira Goes Elviral For Ditching Tesla

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Good Morning, News: King Fool’s Disastrous Meeting, Oregon’s Trump Voters are in “Find Out” Mode, and Don’t Forget to SELL YOUR TESLA!

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and […]

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Happening RIGHT NOW… the Delicious Fun of the Mercury’s SANDWICH WEEK!

Creative, one-of-a-kind sandwiches from 74 of Portland’s best chefs? YES, PLEASE!

IT’S A FACT: The pinnacle of human ingenuity is undoubtedly THE SANDWICH. And at long last, it’s time to celebrate humankind’s greatest feat with the Portland Mercury‘s Sandwich Week! (Special thanks and “howdy!” to our pals at Jim Beam and Travel Portland for their help!) And if you love sandwiches, you are gonna lose your damn mind, […]

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How are you sleeping?

When apologizing, a meaningful apology goes beyond simply saying or thinking “I’m sorry.” While those words can acknowledge a mistake, they often feel superficial and don’t fully address the depth of the situation. A sincere apology requires taking responsibility for your actions, understanding the emotional impact you’ve caused, and conveying genuine regret in a way […]

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Dear Bigot,

It’s generally considered at the very least rude to kink shame without consent. I want to make this very clear to everyone out there, there is nothing wrong or shameful about sucking dick. It’s a perfectly normal and awesome thing for someone to do. It’s not something I would ever want to discourage any consenting […]

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NOW HIRING: EverOut Manager and Mercury Bookkeeper!

Two great jobs at a very fun company.

The Mercury continues its growth spurt with the announcement of TWO additional FULL TIME positions in our super fun company. One is for the manager of EverOut, our very cool event calendar, and we need a new bookkeeper as well (calling all brainy types)! Here are the deets: Job Title: EverOut Manager Location: Portland, OR […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon’s Union Membership is Growing, How to Buy Immigration Rights For $5M, and Trump’s New DEI Police

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Between yesterday’s mild temps and sunshine, and today’s forecast […]

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Good Morning, News: ICE in Oregon, Republicans Vote to Make Life Worse, and “Nice” Canadians Reject Elon Musk (Good for Them!)

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’snews reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and […]

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