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The thief, he kindly spoke

Demonstrations and marches are important and have their place. They signal urgency, solidarity, and demand attention. But if the goal is real change, relying solely on them while expecting different results isn’t strategy; it’s ritual. True power isn’t just in being seen. It’s in being embedded. Sustainable change comes from interwoven, real-world connections, built neighborhood […]

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Good Morning, News: Portland Prepares for Ice, Seattle Moves to Fund Social Housing, and Trump Administration Hates the First Amendment

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! It’s gonna be another cold yet suspiciously sunny day […]

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Good Morning, News: City Committees Kick Off, Homeland Security Wants IRS to Be ICE, and Prepare to Say Goodbye to the Penny

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! Expect sunny skies today, but don’t let the sunshine […]

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Good Morning, News: City Admin Raked Over Coals, Kendrick Dances on Drake’s Grave, and Donald Trump’s Firehose of Failure

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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Skyscrapers are scraping together

The smoking of cigarettes serves as a strong indicator of a person’s susceptibility to manipulation, both psychological and societal. At its core, smoking is a behavior that persists despite overwhelming evidence of its harm. It represents an individual’s willingness to accept a harmful artificial desire, one planted and nurtured by external forces, particularly through marketing, […]

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