by The Mercury Election Strike Force [The Mercury Election Strike Force is News Editor Courtney Vaughn, News Reporter Taylor Griggs, Arts & Culture Editor Suzette Smith, and Editor-in-Chief Wm. Steven Humphrey. We do not endorse in uncontested races. Oh and by the way, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution,...
by The Mercury Election Strike Force [The Mercury Election Strike Force is News Editor Courtney Vaughn, News Reporter Taylor Griggs, Arts & Culture Editor Suzette Smith, and Editor-in-Chief Wm. Steven Humphrey. We do not endorse in uncontested races. Oh and by the way, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution,...
by The Mercury Election Strike Force [The Mercury Election Strike Force is News Editor Courtney Vaughn, News Reporter Taylor Griggs, Arts & Culture Editor Suzette Smith, and Editor-in-Chief Wm. Steven Humphrey. We do not endorse in uncontested races. Oh and by the way, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution,...
by Anonymous I Anonymous, would like to commend the incredible work the Portland news reporters have been doing covering the Portland State University protest. These men and woman are remaining professional, unbiased, and positive. The Fox 12, KOIN 6, KATU, and KGW reporters are top notch, and we as viewers really appreciate it truly. THANK YOU!
As cops swarm the urban campus to disband a days-long occupation, teachers denounce police response to campus protests across Oregon. by Courtney Vaughn Police cleared Portland State University’s Branford Price Millar library this morning, three days after students and other activists broke in and began occupying the building, and six days since demonstrators erected tents on the university’s park lawns. The ongoing...
Tacos, Margaritas, and More by EverOut Staff This Sunday, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo. Technically, the holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. In the United States, it's also a day to celebrate Mexican American culture. Get ready to celebrate with food and drink specials from local restaurants, plus some of our go-to...
Plus, More Event Updates for May 2 by EverOut Staff The party’s not over! Billie Eilish is bringing her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to the Moda Center this winter. Slipknot has also announced a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut self-titled album. Plus, viral crooner Stephen Sanchez is coming to Troutdale this September. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use....
by Anonymous but.. I work hard and earn a decent salary. Much more than my partner. He is very hardworking but his chosen field and position in that field has him struggling often. I will never say this to him (because what kind of asshole would do that) but I often cant do things id like to with my partner because he either cant afford it or I am tired of paying for him. Do I have the right to feel like I work hard enough to be treated. I would love...
The People's Courts, an Actual Review The People’s Courts Serves up Pickleball Courts With a Side of Apizza Scholls The Portland rec center opened to much fanfare in August 2023. Here's how it's doing. Rec center and pickleball stronghold, the People's Courts opened to much fanfare last August. Here's how it's doing. by Melissa Locker Since it was invented on Bainbridge Island in 1965, pickleball has sought membership within...
by Anonymous JROTC or Junior ROTC: a DOD program proposed for Portland schools. There are many reasons why not to embed this military recruitment program in our schools. Yet as our memory of past military misadventures fades, taking JROTC aboard may seem like no big deal. Nonetheless, I am distressed that JROTC teaches history(!) as part of its curriculum. Will the students learn that many wars were wars of choice and subject to mission creep (e.g.,...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this...
by Anonymous Do you remember those patriotic bumper stickers that say, “Support Our Troops”? Of course you do. Well, I hated those stickers and that message with every sphincter in my body. What I can’t abide is vacuous messaging and ritualistic posturing. And those stickers were guilty of both – in spades. You see, the stickers did not signify solidarity with America’s fighting men and women. If it did, veterans wouldn’t be made to wait for years for...