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Good Morning, News: Presidents’ Day Protests, Mayor’s Questionable Homelessness “Facts,” and DOGE Wants to Peep Your Tax Returns
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 […]
Maybe life sucks cause you’re doing it right
I guess it’d be easier if I didn’t care that my kids will barely talk to me. If I slept all day and played videos games while my wife did all the work. I could have taken that route. She definitely makes enough. I didn’t have to get this wake up before one and destroy […]
Hey Google Fuck You
Just because I logged through a public computer all hell breaks loose? I have to reset my password? Really? Fuck you. Fuck you. Fuck you. And then when I log in, I can’t change it back because I ‘used it too recently’? Fuck youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way. NOW!
I see a lot of posts about recent events with the same refrains: “Is this real?” “How is this allowed?” “Why isn’t anyone talking about this?” “What are we supposed to do?” It’s time to move past that. Something is very wrong. This is a fact. We must shift from shock to understanding. Yes, this […]
“Right-Wing DEI”
I saw a pundit use this phrase: “right-wing DEI”. It wasn’t entirely clear what they meant, but the intent seemed to be to highlight fascist nepotism. It stuck in my head because it was so nonsensical. Why are fascists opposed to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Is it because they have some secret alternate theory of […]
Stanky Feet Twins at Cinema 21
Yours were the sweetest Valentine everyone in the matinee for the shorts could have asked for. Thanks for shedding the shoes to share it with us all.
Any Hope for the “Land of the Free”?
God, it’s hard to take in the awfulness and dread of daily headlines in the new Tesla-enhanced Trumpville! But, yet, I see glimpses of a better America at times. This week’s (2/13) Multnomah County Democrats’ meeting was more worthwhile than many in the past. Three meaty resolutions passed easily. One was a policy statement for […]
Near, far, wherever you are
There was a time when our paths ran side by side, when love, however brief or lasting, was something we shared. That time was real, and it mattered. Love always does. If life has taught me anything, it is that love comes in many forms, and it never truly leaves us. It changes, softens, deepens, […]
Good Morning, News: Snow to Melt, RFK Confirmed as Health Secretary, and US States Suing DOGE
If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. Good Morning, Portland! It‘s Valentimes Day. Portland Public Schools are closed, along with a bunch of other schools. ALSO, Monday is President’s Day some schools will be closed for that too. Hope you […]
Being unemployed is NOT your failure
The system is corrupt. It does not reward talent, hard work, or ability but preserves privilege through connections and relationships. This is why so many capable people like you are left out. It is not your fault; it is the failure of a system designed to keep certain people on top while others are ignored. […]
Good Morning, News: Oregon Strikes Back Against Trump, Baby Elephant News, and Possible Snowpocalypse Incoming!
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 […]
